August 24, 2020

Polaris Bank CEO, Tokunbo Abiru Retires

Polaris Bank CEO, Tokunbo Abiru Retires

August 24, 2020 11:33 am

Tokunbo Abiru has retired as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank Limited, Nigeria.

Abiru announced his retirement that will take effect from August 31, in a farewell message to the staff of the bank.

The former Lagos State Commissioner for Finance explained that having served in the banking industry for nearly three decades, he had resolved to retire to enable him contribute his quota in other areas of the society.

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Polaris Bank also confirmed that Abiru successfully completed his second two-year tenure at the helm …

Christian Genocide: Muslim, Christian Youths Attack UK Lawmakers

Christian Genocide: Muslim, Christian Youths Attack UK Lawmakers

August 24, 2020 8:21 am

The Youth Christian and Muslim Forum of Nigeria (YCMFN) has attacked members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group in the United Kingdom (APPG) over their allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria.

YCMFN described the claim by the parliamentary group as false and misleading.

The forum made up of Christian and Muslim youths, advised the UK parliamentarians to focus on sanctity of all human lives irrespective of religion or ethnic biases.

YCMFN stated this in a statement signed by its National President, Pastor Phillip Attah.

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Gov Emmanuel Extends Curfew As Protest Turns Violent

I’ll Ensure No Cultist Succeeds Me – Gov Udom Emmanuel

August 24, 2020 8:18 am

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated his decision that no known cultist will take over from him as the governor of the State in 2023.

The governor, who stated this on Sunday in an open interaction with the people, denied plotting a third term in office through a surrogate.

According to him, “for peace to reign and for Christ to have control, I am not interested in a third term through a surrogate, the only thing you can help is to ensure that no cultist is allowed to emerge Governor of the state.”

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Amnesty Int’l Indicts Nigeria Military On Rights Abuses

2020: 1,500 Nigerians Killed, Kidnapped In 8 Northern States – AI

August 24, 2020 6:52 am

Amnesty International (AI) on Sunday said Nigerian authorities have left rural communities at the mercy of rampaging bandits.

AI said gunmen killed at least 1,126 people, and kidnapped at least 380 in the northern part of the country between January and July.

The body listed the states as Kaduna, Katsina, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba and Zamfara States.

“Many of those interviewed described how security forces often arrive hours after attacks have ended, even when officers have been given information about impending attacks. During one attack in Unguwan Magaji in Kaduna state, security forces arrived at the scene but left …

DSS Vs IPOB: Stop This Madness – FFK Attacks Buhari Govt

DSS Vs IPOB: Stop This Madness – FFK Attacks Buhari Govt

August 24, 2020 6:52 am

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to stop its security operatives from attacking members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Fani-Kayode made the call while condemning the clash between IPOB members and security operatives in Enugu that left some people dead on Sunday.

In a series of tweets, the former Minister warned that the ranks of IPOB would continue to swell if the security continues to attack them.

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According to Fani-Kayode: “I deplore and condemn the slaughter of young IPOB

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'Arrest Him Video': Leave Gambari Alone - Presidency To PDP

‘Arrest Him Video’: Leave Gambari Alone – Presidency To PDP

August 24, 2020 6:47 am

The Presidency has condemned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for twisting the import of a video showing the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari and former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.

A presidential source described the PDP action as ”a complete waste of time”.

The PDP had in the last few days addressed several press briefings over the video clip, where the word ‘arrest’ was mentioned and had imputed many interpretations to it.

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However, a Presidency source told State House correspondents that the …

Allow Me Talk – Magu Dares As Salami Panel Recommends His Sack

Allow Me Talk – Magu Dares As Salami Panel Recommends His Sack

August 24, 2020 6:44 am

Ibrahim Magu, the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has warned the Justice Ayo Salami-led panel probing him not to end sittings without hearing from him.

The police officer declared that he still has a lot to say on allegations against him.

Magu’s reaction followed the news that the panel has recommended his sack and prosecution to President Muhammadu Buhari.

He spoke in a statement on Sunday night by his lawyer, Wahab Shittu.

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Shittu noted that his client is yet to formally present his …

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