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FG Shuts Illegal Online Banks, Freezes Business Accounts|See Affected Loan Apps

On Friday, the Federal Competition Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the Nigerian Police Force, raided some illegal financial institutions operating on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos. The Punch reported that among the financial institutions impacted by the raid were GoCash, Okash, EasyCredit, Kashkash, Speedy Choice, and Easy Moni. During the search, Babatunde Irukera, the FCCPC’s Chief Executive Officer, said the raid was in reaction to consumers’ complaints about the financial firms’ malpractices. He said that consumers had accused banking institutions of abusing their privacy during their debt collection efforts, and that the agency began investigating the accusations in 2020. This information started quite a whi...

I am Uncomfortable with Nigeria's politics - Fayemi

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Saturday said he is not comfortable with the method of politics in Nigeria. Fayemi said this at a birthday symposium in honour of Mr Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive Officer, Connected Development, in Abuja. The governor said by now, Nigeria should have outgrown bigotry, tribalism and ethno religious biases. He noted that now is the time to rekindle the candle of a new Nigeria as the 2023 general elections draws near. According to him, the coming transition provides another opportunity for Nigerians to take a new day at making a new Nigeria of their dream. He said that Nigerian citizens need to build a consensus around major issues of concerns and develop a national template for some irreducible behaviour in leadership positions. He said this is because nation building is an unfinished business before every generation and it is always a pressing business of the day that must be done urgently. “These challenges...

"I Would Have Become The New Olubadan's Queen Now, But I Turned Him Down When He Proposed Me Long Time Ago" - Kemi Olunloyo Speaks Out

Oba Senator (Dr)Lekan Balogun was installed as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land held on Friday 11th March, at the Mapo Hall in Oyo State,  Following the coronation and installation of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land held on Friday 11th March, at the Mapo Hall in Oyo State, Nigerian controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has taken to her official Facebook page to felicitate the monarch on his appointment. According to her Facebook statements has captured by eaglessightnews,  "CONGRATULATIONS TO MY NEW KING. I COULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE OLORIS👀🤣 BUT I REMAIN THE QUEEN OF SOCIAL MEDIA👸🏾 This is a 2006 photo of me and  Senator Lekan Balogun NOW Oba Lekan Balogun. I visited from America and cohosted the launching of now defunct Westerner newspaper. It was a big VIP event filled with Southwest Governors and dignitaries. The Publisher simply said he loved my accent and wanted me to co-MC...

Nigeria Police Force Honours Makinde, Fakorede With Scrabble Award [Photos]

Nigeria Police Force Honours Makinde, Fakorede with Scrabble Award The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Oyo State government hosted the first IGP National Scrabble Championship today at Hidden Treasure Hotel and Suites, Oluyole. The event was anchored by the Nigerian Scrabble Federation and had in attendance the President, Nigerian Scrabble Federation, Chief Oloba Toke and scrabble players across the country. The Force Sports Officer, DCP P. A. Atayero who represented the Inspector General of Police commends the State government for investing massively in youth and sports development and also appreciate the government for allowing the State to host the programme which is first of its kind as far as the Police Force is concerned. Atayero, while presenting the Police Scrabble Support award on behalf of the Inspector General of Police to the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE who w...

Jagun Olubdan Of Ibadan Land, (Barr.)Olumuyiwa Makinde Felicitates 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadan Land, Eulogizes Gov Seyi Makinde, Olubadan Chieftaincy Council, Others|Read More

CORONATION :Jagun Olubdan Of Ibadan Land, (Barr)Olumuyiwa Makinde Felicitates  42nd Olubadan Of Ibadan Land, Eulogizes  Gov Seyi Makinde, Olubadan Chieftaincy Council, Others For Restoring Sanctity To Ibadan Land The Jagun of Ibadan Land Barr' Olumuyiwa Makinde has felicitated with The New Olubadan Of Ibadan Land "Oba Senator (Dr) Moshood Olalekan Balogun Alliwo (Alli Okunmade 11) " According to the statement made available to Eaglesighttnews during media chats. Chief Olumuyiwa said,; " I felicitate  the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land , Oba(Dr) Lekan Balogun,  on his successful coronation to ascend to the throne of his forefathers. May the King live long" " This wouldn't have come true if not for God's intervention and efforts put together by the Olubadan Chieftaincy Council and the State Government and so I sincerely shower encomium for the wisdom, love and synergies put together...

CORONATION : OYSHA Hopeful, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide Congratulates 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadan Land, Extols Makinde, Others ...

CORONATION : OYSHA Hopeful, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide Congratulates 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadan Land, Extols Makinde, Others For Restoring Sanctity To Ibadan Land. A frontline hopeful of Oyo State House of Assembly Ibadan North Constituency 1 and also chieftain under the People Democratic Party, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has felicitated with The New Olubadan Of Ibadan Land "Oba Senator (Dr) Moshood Olalekan Balogun Alliwo (Alli Okunmade 11) " In her statement made available to Eaglesighttnews, " On this day, I sincerely congratulate the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land , Oba(Dr) Lekan Balogun on his successful coronation to ascend to the throne of his forefathers. Kabiesi, k'ade o pe Lori...(May you live long") " I commend the  wisdom, love and synergies put together by Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan Chieftaincy  Council, Ibadan Elders; and State ...