Nigerian Government Bans Money Rituals in Films

The Nigerian government has banned the depiction of money rituals and ritual killings in films, music videos, and comedy skits.The ban was officially enacted on 22nd May 2024, by the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB. Shaibu Husseini, CEO of the NFVCB, announced the new regulation, titled “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Product Promotion and Glamorisation Display in Movies, Musical Videos and Skits Regulations 2024” at a Nollywood stakeholders...

ISWAP Ambush Police Team in Borno, DPO Killed, 2 Officers Injured

Suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terror group launched a deadly attack on a police team in Borno State on Monday night. The assault, in Marte local government area, resulted in the death of a Divisional Police Officer, DPO, and injuries to two other officers. According to local sources, the heavily armed insurgents stormed the community at about 7:30 p.m., targeting a health worker who narrowly escaped abduction. The resident ran...

CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.25%, marking third consecutive hike this year

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, announced a further increase in interest rates on Tuesday, pushing the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, to a record high of 26.25 per cent. This marks the third consecutive hike this year as Nigeria grapples with soaring inflation. The decision comes amidst rising concerns about the country’s inflationary pressures. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 33.69% in April 2024, a significant increase from...

Soldiers Nab 6 Kidnappers in Taraba, Reject N2m Bribe Offer

In a major blow to criminal gangs in Taraba state, Nigerian Army troops apprehended six suspected kidnappers during separate operations on 19th May. The arrests were conducted by troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS. Acting on intelligence, soldiers from the 93 Battalion raided Chinkai village in Wukari local government area. Their swift action resulted in the capture of two suspects, Usman Gide Ali (25 years old) and Abdulrahman...

Soldiers Shut Down Abuja’s Banex Plaza After Altercation with Traders

Tensions flared in Abuja’s Wuse 2 district yesterday, as soldiers reportedly shut down the popular Banex Plaza following a clash with traders. The exact details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but reports suggest an argument erupted over a phone purchase gone wrong. According to eyewitnesses, a group of soldiers visited the plaza on Saturday with a phone-related complaint. This apparently escalated into a heated exchange with a trader, leading to a physical altercation. Videos circulating...

Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Request Again

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been denied bail once more. The decision comes from the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu is facing a seven-count charge of treasonable felony brought against him by the Nigerian government. His lawyers had filed an application seeking bail or house arrest. However, Justice Nyako dismissed all their requests. This is not the first time Kanu’s bail plea...

Ebonyi Attack: Gunmen Behead 2, Kidnap 7

Renewed violence has erupted in Ebonyi state, with gunmen launching a deadly attack on Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu local government area. According to reports, the attackers struck early Sunday morning, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Two villagers were brutally killed and beheaded in the raid. The attackers abducted seven others, including five women and two men. Additionally, at least twelve residents suffered gunshot wounds, and five houses...

Police Foil Attack, Gun Down 2 Bandits in Kaduna State

Kaduna State witnessed a successful intervention by a mobile police unit on Friday, 19th May 2024. The unit, recently deployed to Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area, thwarted an attempted attack on local farmers. According to a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, the police received distress calls about an ongoing attack on the outskirts of Kuriga village. Responding swiftly, the security forces engaged in a shootout with...

CBN Backtracks on Cybersecurity Levy, Directive to Banks Withdrawn

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has withdrawn its directive mandating banks and payment service providers to collect a cybersecurity levy. The levy, outlined at 0.5 per cent of electronic transactions, was met with widespread criticism shortly after its announcement on 6th May 2024. The CBN’s revised circular, dated 17th May 2024, instructs all commercial banks, payment service providers (PSPs), non-interest banks, and others to disregard the previous directive. According to the latest circular, the...

Manchester City Clinch Historic Fourth Straight EPL Title

Manchester City etched their names even deeper into the Premier League history books on Sunday, securing a remarkable fourth consecutive English Premier League title. Pep Guardiola secured the championship with a thrilling 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium. Despite City’s victory, tension hung heavy in the air as their closest rivals, Arsenal, were also battling for glory across town at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, Manchester City’s closest challengers throughout the season, were...

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