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Former Minister of Finance, Chief Anthony Ani has detailed how the Central Bank of Nigeria and commercial banks in Nigeria collude with Western Union and MoneyGram to kill the naira. In an Op-Ed, Ani claimed that the collusion is a national emergency that demands the urgent action of President Muhammadu Buhari. Reacting to an article by renowned Nigerian economist, Henry Boyo, Chief Ani revealed some of the activities of the CBN and commercial banks that is killing the naira. “RE: $Billion Diaspora Remittances: Where are the dollars?” The above question was posed in an article in The PUNCH newspaper edition…

Arsenal’s revival gathered pace as Tottenham’s recent decline continued in an entertaining north London derby at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners propped up the table after three games while Spurs were top under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo – how things have changed as a rampant Arsenal ripped their shambolic rivals to shreds in a brilliant first half. Emile Smith Rowe started the celebrations for the Arsenal fans when he arrived unmarked to sweep home Bukayo Saka’s cross after 12 minutes before the scorer turned provider as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the second midway through the half. Spurs were producing a horror…

Barcelona eased some pressure on absent manager Ronald Koeman with a comfortable La Liga victory over winless Levante at the Nou Camp. Memphis Depay’s sixth-minute penalty gave Barcelona the lead after the Dutch forward was fouled by Nemanja Radoja. Compatriot Luuk de Jong then raced on to Sergino Dest’s pass to score his first goal since joining on a season-long loan from Sevilla. Substitute Ansu Fati hit the third on his return from a long-term injury. Barcelona climb to fifth in La Liga and are five points behind leaders Real Madrid with a game in hand. Real were held by…

Five Palestinian gunmen were killed in shootouts with Israeli security forces during a sweeping West Bank arrest operation cracking down on the Islamic militant group Hamas on Sunday. It was the deadliest violence between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank in recent weeks and came amid heightened tensions following this year’s 11-day war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Health Ministry said two Palestinians were shot dead near the northern West Bank city of Jenin and three others were killed in Biddu, north of Jerusalem. The Israeli military said an officer and…

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes says he will step up for a penalty again “without fear or dread” after missing against Aston Villa. Fernandes hit his kick over the bar in stoppage time at the end of Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League home defeat. But he tweeted: “I once again took the responsibility given to me almost since [the day] I joined United and I will take it again without any fear or dread whenever called upon.” Defeat left United in fourth place. Kortney Hause had put Villa ahead in the 88th minute at Old Trafford on Saturday, but then handballed…

A teenager identified as Rukayat has been reportedly killed after an attack by armed bandits on a community in Kwara state. Reports say that two other persons sustained bullet wounds during the attack. It was gathered that the assailants stormed a farm settlement at Ahun village, Oro Ago, Ifelodun Local government area. The incident was confirmed by the spokesman of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, Babawale Zaid Afolabi in Ilorin, on Sunday. He said, “On Sunday, 26/09/2021, at about 0830 hours, some community leaders from Ahun farm settlement in Oro Ago, came to the…

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said at the weekend that President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressive Congress (APC) has committed more resources to diversify the economy than any previous administration. Lawan said no past government had invested as much resources particularly in agriculture as the Buhari government had done. He spoke on Saturday at the commissioning of a Poultry Farm Center which the National Agricultural Land Development Authourity (NALDA) established in Gasamu, in Jakusko Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Senate President said: “We have promised to diversify the economy of this country. For more than 50 years,…

-Receives CAN award of excellence at body’s 45th anniversary, describes body as a force for peace, unity & social justice -CAN honors Imam Abubakar Abdullahi from Barkin Ladi, Plateau State -VP urges leaders to be relentless advocates of freedom of worship, justice & the rule of law Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN says that in pursuit of a more united and peaceful society, Christian groups and leaders of faith in Nigeria must preach fairness and equity at all times and be relentless advocates of freedom of worship, justice & the rule of law. Prof. Osinbajo who was honoured with the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed New York and is en-route to Nigeria after participating in the 76th United Nations General Assembly. The President had given a speech on Friday, briefing world leaders on the current efforts made towards security, loan cancellations, COVID-19 pandemic, economic growth, climate change among many others. According to the President’s media aide, Femi Adesina, Buhari and his delegates are expected back in Nigeria on Sunday. The President arrived New York last week Sunday, after which met several world leaders, delegates and representatives of international development organisations with whom he discussed pertinent issues. Buhari met with Nigeria’s…

Armed bandits have reportedly attacked another Kaduna community, killing two residents and kidnapping a teacher. It was gathered that the assailants stormed Kuregu community in Zaria local government area of the state on Friday night with sophisticated weapons. Unfortunately, two persons were shot dead while an Arabic and Islamic studies teacher was whisked away to an unknown location. The Kaduna state police command was yet to confirm the incident, as the image maker was not yet briefed on the situation as at press time. The latest development comes after three bandits who are suspected to be behind the abduction of…