Six Mali soldiers killed in checkpoint attack ―Army
Six Malian soldiers died and 10 were injured when militants armed with rocket launchers attacked a checkpoint in a central region of the conflict-torn nation, the army and a local official said Monday. The attack on Sunday night at Mondoro resulted in “six deaths, 10 injuries and material damage,” the army said on Twitter. It […]
Police, banks helpless, as online loan fraud emerges
The emergence of online loans accessed through digital platforms of banks and financial technology companies, Fintechs, may have provided new opportunities for bank customers.
Everton boss Ancelotti hit with FA charge over ref rage
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti was charged with misconduct by the English Football Association on Monday following his red card in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Ancelotti was sent off for his angry protests to referee Chris Kavanagh following the final whistle at Goodison Park. The Italian was frustrated after Everton had what they thought […]
Traders protest against proposed demolition, forceful ejection
A `group of traders in Agboju market, Amuwo-Odofin, Festac Town, Lagos State, has appealed to the state government to stop its task force from demolishing and taking over their source of livelihood in the market.
DSS: CSO condemns alleged harassment of Ogundipe, Mojeed
Flays misuse of security institutions against journalists By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, called Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education, CHRICED, Monday, condemned the alleged harassment of a reporter with Premium Times, Samuel Ogundipe, and the Editor-in-Chief, Premium Times, Muskilu Mojeed. This was contained in statement signed by the […]
Banks face nightmare as customers move to Fintechs
Despite the inherent risks, banks appear to be losing more customers to financial technology companies, Fintechs, as the later diversify into areas hitherto considered exclusive to the former.
