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CBN Announces New Age Requirement, Guidelines For BVN Operations

13Mar

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CBN Announces New Age Requirement, Guidelines For BVN Operations

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to create and maintain a temporary watchlist for Bank Verification Number (BVN) linked to suspected fraudulent transactions.In a circular dated March 12, 2026, and signed by the Director of the Payments System Policy Department, Musa I. Jimoh, the apex bank stated that any BVN flagged for suspicious activity may remain on the temporary watchlist for a maximum of 24 hours.During this period, the BVN holder will be contacted to provide clarification regarding the flagged transaction.“A BVN may remain on this temporary watchlist for a maximum period of twenty-four (24) hours. Within this time, the BVN owner will be contacted to explain the identified transaction(s),” the circular stated.The d...

Pay Your Taxes Before Questioning Government – NOA Tells Nigerians

13Mar

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Pay Your Taxes Before Questioning Government – NOA Tells Nigerians

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to meet their tax obligations before demanding accountability from the government, noting that paying taxes gives citizens both the moral and legal right to question how public funds are spent.A Programme Officer at the agency, Abiodun Olayeni-Ali, made this known on Thursday during an interactive session at the maiden edition of Civic Talks organised by the Centre for Inclusive Social Development in Abuja.She explained that citizens who do not contribute to government revenue through taxes may find it difficult to legitimately demand accountability from public officials.“You have to pay your tax before you can hold the government accountable. If you are not paying taxes, it becomes difficult to question what the governm...

114 Universities Cleared To Run Law Programmes In Nigeria {Full List}

13Mar

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114 Universities Cleared To Run Law Programmes In Nigeria {Full List}

Nabo Graham Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateThe Council of Legal Education has released a list of 114 universities authorised to run law programmes in Nigeria.SNOW TV NEWS reports that in a circular issued on Friday, March 13, the council stated that only the listed institutions are permitted to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the country.The circular was signed by the council’s Secretary and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho.The council warned universities operating law programmes without its approval to immediately desist, stressing that such institutions risk sanctions.According to the council, universities that admit students into unapproved law programmes are violating regulations governing ...

Ozekhome: Witness says passport bearing “Tali Shani” not issued by NIS

13Mar

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Ozekhome: Witness says passport bearing “Tali Shani” not issued by NIS

Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni in courtThe office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) dragged Ozekhome and Useni to court on a-12-count -charge bordering on forgery. The prosecution alleged that the defendants forged documents including an international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney to lay claim to a property in London allegedly procured unlawfully by the late General Jeremiah Useni.A prosecution witness, Mr Aridegbe Akim, told an Abuja high court on Friday that a passport bearing the name of “Tali Shani” which Mike Ozekhome SAN and Ponfa Useni had allegedly presented as part of documents to claim a property in London was not issued by the Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS).Nigerian Political AnalysisAkim, a principal staff to the Co...

Reece James Commits Future To Chelsea With New Six-Year Deal Until 2032

13Mar

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Reece James Commits Future To Chelsea With New Six-Year Deal Until 2032

Reece James has pledged his long-term future to Chelsea F.C. after signing a new six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032.The 26-year-old England national football team international, who rose through Chelsea’s academy ranks, made his senior debut in September 2019 and has since become one of the club’s most influential players. His previous contract was set to expire in 2028, but the club moved early to secure an extension.According to The Athletic, the new agreement retains an incentive-based structure tied to both individual and team performances. James is already the club’s highest-paid player, reportedly earning about £250,000 per week.Since breaking into the first team, James has made 225 appearances for Chelsea and has remained a key figure this...

Ondo high court judge Adeyeye dies at 65

13Mar

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Ondo high court judge Adeyeye dies at 65

Justice Bamidele Fola Adeyeye of the Ondo State High Court is dead.The death was announced in a statement issued on Friday in Akure by the Chief Registrar of the State High Court, Mr Ayodeji Akinsanya.“It is with deep sorrow and profound grief that the Ondo State Judiciary announces the passing of Hon. Justice B. F. Adeyeye, a distinguished jurist and serving judge of High Court 5, Akure.“Justice Adeyeye departed this earthly realm on Thursday, March 12, 2026.“Justice Adeyeye was a beacon of integrity, wisdom and dedication to the cause of justice. His years of service on the bench were marked by an unwavering commitment to fairness, equity and the rule of law,” the statement said.The statement added that the late justice was widely respected by colleagues, memb...

Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N1,175/litre as crude spikes

13Mar

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Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N1,175/litre as crude spikes

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week, as a fresh surge in global crude oil prices pushes up refining costs.A senior official who spoke with our correspondent anonymously because he was not authorised to speak, confirmed on Friday that the refinery adjusted the price upward after briefly reducing the ex-depot price to N1,075 per litre on March 10, 2026, a move that had triggered increased buying activity among depot operators.The official confirmed the latest adjustment during a telephone conversation.“Yes, it is true,” the official said when asked about the upward price review.Checks on Petroleumprice.ng also confirmed the develop...

Mikel Obi Calls For NFF Leadership To Step Down After Nigeria Misses World Cup

13Mar

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Mikel Obi Calls For NFF Leadership To Step Down After Nigeria Misses World Cup

]Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has urged the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to resign following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigeria’s absence from the global tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer, has triggered renewed criticism of the country’s football administration. Mikel described the situation as a major setback for a nation with a massive football fan base.Speaking during an interview on talkSPORT, the former Chelsea F.C. midfielder expressed strong disappointment over the development.According to him, “It is a hammer blow. I have said many times that when you have a country as big as ours, with over 300 million people — the largest in Africa — and we fai...

‘You don’t have the power to exclude us from the World Cup” Iran Dares Trump

13Mar

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‘You don’t have the power to exclude us from the World Cup” Iran Dares Trump

“The World Cup is a historic and international event and its governing body is FIFA — not any individual or country,” the team said.SoccerIran has insisted that no country has the power to exclude it from the upcoming FIFA World Cup, responding sharply to comments by Donald Trump suggesting the team’s “life and safety” could be at risk in the United States.In a social media post on Thursday, the Iran national football team said the global football tournament is governed by FIFA and not by any individual country.“The World Cup is a historic and international event and its governing body is FIFA — not any individual or country,” the team said.Iran also argued that the United States should not host the tournament if it cannot guarantee the safety of participating teams....

Reaction as King Mitchy apologizes to Seyi Tinubu, VeryDarkMan

13Mar

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Reaction as King Mitchy apologizes to Seyi Tinubu, VeryDarkMan

Popular social media personality, King Mitchy, has publicly apologised to Nigerians following backlash over a recent live video in which she admitted to taking a substance while on air.In a video shared on her Instagram page, Mitchy said she had reflected on her actions and acknowledged that what she did was wrong, especially because many young girls look up to her.“I’m ready to be held accountable for my actions. For some days I’ve thought about my behaviour and I know that I was wrong,” she wrote.She admitted that taking the substance during the live video was inappropriate and expressed regret over disappointing her followers.“I want to be held accountable for the substance I took on live video. That was very wrong of me because there are young girls that are looking up ...