Author: straightnewsng.com

The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for semi-final after defeating the Sable Antelopes of Angola 1-0 in first quarter-final at 2023 in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ensemble at Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Ademola Lookman scoring his third goal of the knockout stage courtesy of Moses Simon’s perceptive pass during a rare instance of Angola’s defence converted a cut-back from Moses Simon to fire Super Eagles ahead before the first half. Substitute Zine hit the post for Angola just before the hour mark. Victor Osimhen scored the second Nigeria’s goal but was ruled out for offside. The West Africans…

Commercial banks in Bangladesh are said to be switching from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to Cash Recycling Machines (CRMs), Straightnews has reported. In Nigeria, ATMs are still the vogue unlike other that have moved to CRMs. CRMs were once a symbol of modern electronic banking for facilitating quick and easy cash withdrawals alongside other banking solutions, including credit card payments and balance confirmation. However, as they provide customers the added convenience of being able to deposit or withdraw funds from a single location. Besides, CRM usage is helping banks reduce their operational expenses associated with having to load the machines…

Three errant police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct, Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She identified the errant officers as Kenedy Ereoah, an assistant suprintendent of police, Ademiluyi Adekunle, an inspector, and Ayo Gbenga, another inspector. Ms Ayuba said that the men were not kidnappers, but officers attached to the Zone 2 Command. “The attention of the Police in Zone 2 Command was drawn to a viral video posted…

Nigeria’s President Senate, Godswill Akpabio has expressed fear that deporting 12,000 Nigerians from Germany would escalate to militancy in the country. Akpabio made the call when the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Gunther paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Wednesday. A statement by the Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media, Mr Jackson Udom, quoted him as saying, “We are taking the security in Nigeria very seriously and we believe that with more companies coming in to establish here, and creating more employment opportunities, a lot of our youths would be gainfully employed.’’ He noted that…

A 42-year-old man, Tope Awotona, is named as the richest immigrant and Nigerian-American residing in the United States, according to Forbes. Awotona is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Calendly, a scheduling software company, worth $3 billion. Born in Lagos but migrated to the US in his teenage years, he previously worked as a salesman for tech firms like EMC (now Dell EMC). He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia, and resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his family. Forbes said that Awotona started Calendly in response to his frustration with the time-consuming back-and-forth…

Unknown assailants reportedly killed and beheaded a policeman identified as Inspector Osang in Akwa Ibom State Wednesday night.  It was learnt that the gunmen invaded the police officer’s compound at 8.30 p.m, according to The Punch. Osang was attacked and beheaded by more than 10 gunmen who veered to his compound on a lane connecting Enen Afaha and Afaha Ube in Uyo metropolis, an eye witness recounted. The eyewitness reported that there was heavy shooting as residents and passersby scampered for safety and others to abandon their goods. However, some people fear resurgence of cult war and reign of terror…

A Nigerian actress would spend six months in prison for spraying and stepping on the new Naira notes at a social event in Lagos. Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, convicted and sentenced Oluwadarasimi  Omoseyin, an actress, earlier remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the determination of her bail application, for tampering with the naira notes. Omoseyin was first arraigned on February 13, 2023, by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on two-count charges, to which she pleaded “not guilty”. She was subsequently granted bail on February 15, 2023.…

Akwa Ibom Government says it has drawn up new security architecture to curb the rising criminal activities in the state.  Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, stated this Wednesday night at a “Send-forth dinner and gala night” held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo, for newly promoted Service Commanders and Akwa Ibom sons in the military posted for higher national responsibilities. Responding to isolated cases of reported security infractions in the state, the Governor said he was forceful and resolute in his determination to ensure that the state remains one of the safest states in Nigeria. Eno warned the…

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reiterated Senate’s determination to ensuring peace in the oil-producing communities of the country. Akpabio stated this Wednesday when he received Mene (Dr) Suanu Timothy Yormaadam Baridam Gbenemene, Kasimene Bangha VII of Ogoniland and the acting President of the Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers in Rivers State, in his office. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, said Akpabio has restated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to the “completion of the East-West Road.” Also read: Nigerians’ll come together in unity and patriotism to share Jesus love – Akpabio Predicts …

Naira has continued to dipped in the parallel market with exchanging N1,520.123 for a Dollar on Wednesday. According to @naira_rates in X (formerly Twitter), Naira goes for 1 USD ⇛ ₦1,520.123, 1 GBP ⇛ ₦1,884.665, 1 EUR ⇛ ₦1,607.136, and 1 CAD ⇛ ₦1,070.197. Data from the FMDQ indicate that daily forex turnover stood at $72.33 million compared to the $64.29 million recorded on Monday, January 29, 2024, a 12.50% rise. The naira traded at a high of N1,531 per dollar and a low of N789 per dollar. The naira’s depreciation came the same day the Central Bank of Nigeria…