The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has said Point of Sale (POS) operators are not required to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to lawfully conduct business, despite the looming enforcement deadline announced by the commission. AMMBAN’s General Secretary, Mr. Elegede Segun, said POS operators could operate as individuals or non-entities under existing laws, arguing that compulsory CAC registration was not supported by the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. He maintained that the law recognises business activity by individuals without the necessity of incorporation. Segun dismissed claims that there were “illegal” POS…
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The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence imposed on Farida Abubakar for the murder of her former husband, Chief Magistrate Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim. In a unanimous decision delivered on Monday, a three-man panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Tunde Awotoye, dismissed Abubakar’s appeal, ruling that it lacked merit. The court affirmed the judgment of the Kebbi State High Court delivered on June 3, 2024. The panel held that the conviction and sentence were firmly grounded in credible evidence adduced at trial, adding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Abubakar was tried by the Kebbi…
The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence imposed on Farida Abubakar for the murder of her former husband, Chief Magistrate Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim. In a unanimous decision delivered on Monday, a three-man panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Tunde Awotoye, dismissed Abubakar’s appeal, ruling that it lacked merit. The court affirmed the judgment of the Kebbi State High Court delivered on June 3, 2024. The panel held that the conviction and sentence were firmly grounded in credible evidence adduced at trial, adding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Abubakar was tried by the Kebbi…
A 23-year-old Nigerian, John Temitope Onetufo, has been stabbed to death in London, United Kingdom, with the Metropolitan Police confirming the arrest of two suspects in connection with the incident. The fatal stabbing occurred on New Year’s Eve in the Lewisham area of the city. Police said officers were alerted to the incident at about 12:35 p.m. following reports of a violent attack on Grove Street. Emergency responders, including the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, arrived at the scene and found Onetufo with a stab wound to the chest. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead…
The Oyo State Government has suspended the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Sobaloju, over allegations of involvement in illegal mining and breaches of Executive Order 001/2023, which governs mining operations in the state. In a letter signed by the Director of Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Olajire A.M., and issued by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Sobaloju was accused of issuing consent letters to mining companies without proper authorisation, in violation of state regulations and forest reserve protections. The suspension, effective from Monday, January 5, 2026, is a precautionary measure aimed at preserving the integrity of the investigation…
A bettor reportedly made $436,000 wagering on the sudden removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, raising fresh concerns over potential insider trading in US prediction markets. Data from Polymarket, a popular platform for betting on political and social events, showed the likelihood of Maduro leaving office at just 6.5 per cent on the afternoon of Friday, January 2. The odds climbed to 11 per cent shortly before midnight and surged sharply in the early hours of January 3, moments before former US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Maduro was in US custody. Dennis Kelleher, chief executive of…
Chelsea Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as the new head coach of the men’s team. Rosenior, a former Premier League and Championship player, takes charge at Stamford Bridge with a growing reputation as a coach, having worked in youth development and first-team roles where he earned plaudits for his tactical approach and focus on young players. The club said it was confident that the former Strasbourg coach would inject fresh ideas, energy and strong leadership into the squad as Chelsea target success at domestic and European levels. In a statement on the club’s official website, Chelsea…
Anxiety is rising in parts of Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State over claims of sharp practices in the payment of compensation for lands acquired for the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project. As reported by Daily Post, the Association of Concerned Indigenes of Okoyong Community, alongside a landlords’ group led by Mr. Effiong Ekpo Ekpo, has accused unidentified outsiders of hijacking the compensation process, alleging that payments were made to persons who are not indigenous landowners. Ekpo alleged that the enumeration and compensation exercise for the Cross River corridor was riddled with irregularities, claiming that scores of genuine landowners…
An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a former Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Olawale Faleti, to two years and five months’ imprisonment for stealing N48.9 million belonging to Access Bank Plc. Justice Rahman Oshodi convicted the 64-year-old on five counts of stealing after finding him guilty of the charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In his judgment on Monday, the trial judge described Faleti’s conduct as calculated and persistent, noting that the convict repeatedly accessed and withdrew funds without lawful authority. Justice Oshodi held that Faleti failed to show…
The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, failed to honour a police invitation on Monday over allegations bordering on rape and other offences deemed capable of breaching public peace. The cleric was expected to appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos, following complaints lodged against him by some individuals. Police sources said Okafor was directed to report to the SCID by 10 a.m. to meet with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the department, in line with an order from the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh. The Lagos State Police…