Author: Akintayo Adams

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has issued a warning to Nigerians about fake recruitment activities being carried out by fraudsters, clarifying that the NIS is not currently recruiting. In a statement released on Wednesday by NIS spokesman DCI Kenneth Udo, the service emphasized that it is working with authorities to apprehend those responsible for these scams. Nandap urged the public to be cautious and avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. The statement also advised anyone receiving unsolicited recruitment messages or being approached by individuals claiming to represent the NIS to report such cases…

Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri has suffered ligament damage to his right knee, sustained during the club’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The full extent of the injury remains uncertain, as further assessments are being conducted. A statement from Manchester City read: “Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis. Everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery.” Rodri has traveled to Spain for specialist consultation following initial tests in Manchester. While early reports suggested he could miss the remainder of the season, manager Pep Guardiola remains…

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé is out with a thigh injury, the club has confirmed. “Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the femoral biceps of his left leg. Pending evolution,” the statement from the club read. Initially reported as a minor issue due to overload, Kylian Mbappé’s situation has taken a turn, with the French superstar now confirmed to be sidelined for an extended period due to injury. According to journalist Mario Cortegana, club sources indicate that Mbappé will be out…

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) has revealed that Nigerians made electronic transactions worth ₦89.50 trillion in July 2024, the highest monthly transaction value ever recorded on its Instant Payment (NIP) platform. This represents an 89% year-on-year increase, up from ₦47.39 trillion in July 2023. This surge in transactions has brought the total electronic payments from January to July 2024 to ₦566.3 trillion, putting the country close to surpassing the ₦600 trillion mark recorded for the entire year of 2023, with five months still remaining. In addition, the volume of NIP transactions in July 2024 grew by 22%, reaching 907…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), until October 30, 2024. The adjournment was made by Justice Emeka Nwite as Bello moved to the Supreme Court to appeal the arrest warrant issued by the trial court on April 17. During the court session, the defense counsel, A.M. Adoyi, highlighted that the arraignment of Bello was already part of an appeal pending at the Supreme Court. He requested the court to wait for the Supreme Court’s decision. However, EFCC’s counsel,…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve unresolved issues. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, made this announcement in a statement on Wednesday, expressing frustration over the government’s lack of commitment and delay tactics. The ultimatum, which begins on Monday, September 23, 2024, follows an earlier 21-day notice, as ASUU urges President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address all lingering matters. Osodeke warned that failure to meet the union’s demands within this new timeframe could result in industrial action, placing the responsibility for any potential crisis on the government. Get instant…

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has claimed that Iran is planning a significant assassination attempt against him. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Trump alleged that Iran had already made one unsuccessful attempt on his life and is preparing to try again. He expressed concern over the situation, while assuring that the U.S. military is closely monitoring the threats. Trump acknowledged the heightened security surrounding him, expressing gratitude to Congress for unanimously approving additional funds for the Secret Service. He emphasized the bipartisan support for the decision, noting that such an attack on a former…

Raphaël Varane has announced his retirement from the beautiful game of Football. This happened shortly after joining Serie A side Como from Manchester United. After an exceptional career at top clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United, and winning the World Cup with France, Varane sought a new challenge in Italy’s Serie A. However, according to a post on the defender’s Instagram handle, they say “all good things must come to an end”. However, the Frenchman revealed that he’ll remain with Como, albeit in a non-playing role which he promised to share information on at a later date. Having already…

OpenAI has announced the rollout of its Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) to more paying customers of ChatGPT. The feature, designed to make ChatGPT more conversational, is now being introduced to users in the Plus and Teams tiers, with Enterprise and Edu customers gaining access next week. The AVM feature has been revamped with a new design, represented by a blue animated sphere, replacing the black dots previously shown. Users will be notified of the feature’s availability through a pop-up in the app. In addition to the voice mode, OpenAI has introduced five new voices—Arbor, Maple, Sol, Spruce, and Vale—bringing the…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into bribery allegations made by controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, against some officers of the commission. Bobrisky, an ex-convict, alleged in a video shared by blogger Martins Otse (known as VeryDarkMan) that certain EFCC officers collected ₦15 million from him to drop money laundering charges. In the video, VeryDarkMan further explained that Bobrisky owes ₦4 million to an individual who supported him while he was in prison, but has since refused to repay the debt despite several promises. In response,…