Five men brutally assault elderly woman caring for 90-year-old mother in Imo
An elderly woman in Imo State was brutally assaulted by five men while caring for her 90-year-old mother, sparking outrage in the community.
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EFCC prosecutes ex-banker for allegedly diverting $510,000 from customer account
Ex-banker Obinna Nwaobi arraigned by EFCC over alleged $510,000 diversion from customer account; pleads not guilty, remanded in custody.
The Alternative Bank named innovative Bank of the year at AICIF 2025
AltBank wins Innovative Bank of the Year at AICIF 2025 for pioneering digital, non-interest financial solutions in Africa.
NDIC gains stronger powers for bank liquidation under revised law
NDIC MD Sunday says new legal framework enhances bank liquidation powers, citing Heritage Bank dividends paid within a year, while BRIPAN urges collaboration to strengthen financial system transparency.
Banks assume control of Nestoil after $1bn loan default
Nigerian banks have taken control of Nestoil Limited and placed the company under receivership following a $1 billion debt crisis.
Policeman shot as gunmen attack bank customer in Ibadan
Police in Oyo State have confirmed that a robbery incident in Ibadan left one officer injured after gunmen attacked a bank customer on Monday morning.
Police arrest officers caught on video participating in cult activities
The police in Imo State have arrested three officers filmed chanting and firing shots in what appeared to be a cult gathering in Owerri.
VIDEO: Imo Police launch probe after viral video links officers to Vikings cult
The Imo State Police Command has launched an investigation after a viral post by advocacy group Naija Confra accused some officers in Owerri of belonging to the Vikings confraternity.
FG defends reforms, rejects World Bank poverty figures
The Presidency has rejected a World Bank report estimating 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, calling it unrealistic while opposition leaders and labour unions say rising hardship proves otherwise.
ADC deputy spokesperson in Imo slumps and dies
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into mourning after its Deputy Publicity Secretary in Imo State, Hon. Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu, slumped and died unexpectedly on Wednesday.