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Binance Nigeria has expressed relief following the Nigerian government’s decision to drop tax evasion charges against its executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla. The charges, initially filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), were removed after Binance appointed a Nigerian representative to oversee its local operations. This move clarified that Gambaryan and Anjarwalla were…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid on The Godfather’s Place hotel in Abuja, arresting suspected internet fraudsters. The hotel is owned by an Assistant Commissioner of Police serving in Rivers State. Several suspects were apprehended during the raid, while others managed to flee. The operation was prompted by a tip-off about…

In Yobe State, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a commercial bus, targeting passengers identified as Christians. The incident occurred near Kamuya village in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The terrorists abducted four Christian passengers, leading them into the bush, where three were later executed. The fourth person’s whereabouts remain unknown. The victims…

Tinubu Administration Labels NLC’s National Grid Shutdown as Treasonable Act, Bemoans Revenue Loss The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has condemned the shutdown of the national grid by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), categorizing it as treasonable felony. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the…

In Ondo State, a disheartening situation has emerged for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), particularly those stationed at the orientation camp in Akoko Northeast Local Government, Ikare Akoko. Reports indicate that these corps members have been unfairly relegated to the role of public cleaners, tasked with cleaning the campgrounds in what is…

Presidency Denies Proposing N105,000 as New Minimum Wage The Nigerian Presidency has refuted claims that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, presented a proposal of N105,000 as the new minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, dismissed these…

Saudi Arabia Declares June 16 as Eid al-Adha Day Following Crescent Sighting Saudi Arabian authorities have officially announced June 16, 2024, as the date for celebrating Eid al-Adha (known as Sallah). This decision came after the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, marking the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. As a result, the holy…

Intending Hajj Pilgrims Arrested in Lagos Hotel Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended four individuals who were preparing to ingest cocaine before their scheduled pilgrimage to Mecca. The suspects, Usman Kamorudeen, Olasunkanmi Owolabi, Fatai Yekini, and Ayinla Kemi, were staying at the Emerald Hotel in Lagos when NDLEA…

Bandit Leaders Deny Arrest of Top Commander in Nigerien Raid Bello Turji, a prominent bandit leader, has refuted claims made by Nigerien authorities regarding the arrest of one of his top commanders, Kachalla Baleri. Turji addressed these allegations in a recently surfaced video, where he appeared alongside Baleri and their followers, visibly armed with rifles….

Intending Hajj Pilgrims Arrested in Lagos Hotel Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended four individuals who were preparing to ingest cocaine before their scheduled pilgrimage to Mecca. The suspects, Usman Kamorudeen, Olasunkanmi Owolabi, Fatai Yekini, and Ayinla Kemi, were staying at the Emerald Hotel in Lagos when NDLEA…