No Nigerian Bank is in Distress - CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked  claims that some banks in Nigeria are distressed. 

In a statement issued and  signed today July 6, 2016, by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, the apex bank stated that neither Skye Bank which it took over its management few days ago nor any other bank in Nigeria, was distressed. The bank in the statement assured Nigerians of the safety of their deposits in any Nigerian bank and advised against panic withdrawals. The statement read:

28 Killed, Dozens Wounded in Suicide Bombings at Istanbul Airport

Three suicide attacks on Tuesday at Istanbul’s Ataturk international airport in Turkey have killed at least 28 people and injured up to 60. The Istanbul governor gave the new toll after initial reports of 10 fatalities.

Up to three attackers were involved, when they reportedly opened fire with Kalashnikovs as they targeted an entry point to the terminal and blew themselves up.

Recent bombings in Turkey have been linked to either Kurdish separatists or the so-called Islamic State group.

I will be Glad to End up in Jail rather than Surrender the Senate to the Nefarious Agenda of Few Individuals - Bukola Saraki

Sequel to their arraignment at an Abuja High Court monday on allegations of forging the Senate Standing Orders, 2015, Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu,  Saraki, in separate statements poured out their sincere expressions #Akonuche....a statement personally signed by Bukola Saraki, said he would fight the current battles confronting him to the end and would be glad to end up in jail rather than surrender the leadership of the Senate to the “nefarious agenda of a few individuals”.

He also claimed that there was a government within the government of the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, which had seized the apparatus of executive powers to pursue their nefarious agenda.

Acting Police IG Recommends Immediate Retirement of 30 Senior Officers....Writes to Presidency

According to THISDAY Newspaper monday, the new acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, was said to have on Friday last week, allegedly written to the presidency to retire 30 senior officers.

The officers who are of the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of police, were said to have been penned down for immediate retirement.

The reason for his move might not be far fetched. Even though they are all coursemates, they are his senior in terms of promotion.

Diamond Bank Leads FG’s campaign to unlock IT innovations, Start-ups Incubation

L- R : Rob Giles, Head, Transaction & E-  banking, Diamond bank plc; Kabiru Aregbesola, Technical Adviser, Office of the Vice President; Moseope Olaosebikan, Special Assistant on Media and ICT, Office of the Vice President; Uzoma Dozie, Chief Executive Officer, Diamond bank plc; and  Lanre Osibona, Senior Special Assistand on ICT, Office of the Vice President  at the 2016 Aso Villa Demo Day (AVDD)  

Diamond Bank has thrown its weight behind Federal Government’s initiative to unlock unprecedented opportunities for young entrepreneurs and information technology start-ups under the Presidency’s pet project tagged “The Pitch” in ‘Aso Villa Demo Day’.

The Aso Villa Demo Day, which is aimed at stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship and technological ideas is a programme of the Federal Government to identify, incubate, mentor, support and celebrate the best in the fields of information technology and entrepreneurship. 

David Cameron resigns as prime minister after Britain Votes Brexit

David Cameron has resigned as prime minister after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

The prime minister, who backed a Remain vote, said Britain required "fresh leadership" to negotiate the country's exit from the EU.

Brexit wins as Britain votes to leave European Union

Britain has voted to leave the European Union, with the Leave campaign securing around 51.8 per cent of the vote.

David Cameron, who will address the nation shortly, is now facing calls to resign as Prime Minister.

Afrinvest Executives Reengineering Nigeria’s Economy

Leading wealth advisory firm, Afrinvest, has established itself as a repository of top quality executives and leaders who would play a critical role not only in driving the growth of businesses but also improving public sector efficiency and economic recovery. The appointment of 30-year old Mark Okoye, a former Associate at the firm, as Commissioner for Economic Planning & Budget Development in Anambra State is further confirmation of that fact.

President Buhari Appoints Ibrahim Kpotum as Acting Inspector General of Police

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotum Idris as the acting Inspector General of Police (IG).

His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Police Council.

He replaces Mr. Solomon Arase who retired yesterday.

Arase accompanied the new IG to the president’s office when the appointment was made.

Prior to his appointment, Idris was the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Operations.

British Man Michael Steven Sandford tried to kill Donald Trump: Court papers

BBC has revealed that the  Briton who tried to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas said he wanted to shoot the US candidate, according to court papers say.

Michael Steven Sandford, 20, did not enter a plea when he appeared before a judge in Nevada and was remanded in custody until a hearing on 5 July. He is charged with an act of violence in a restricted area.

EFCC Freezes Fayose’s Account,

The personal account of the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose and that of his associates have been frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). Fayose Speaking at the premises of Zenith Bank, Ado-Ekiti, where he had his personal account, the governor claimed that he had gotten winds of plans by the Presidency to freeze his account some days earlier. 

Most Houses in Nigeria are Boring, The walls have no story to tell...that I have come to Solve - The Lady Painter

The advent of small businesses in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized as they have contributed immensely to local economies by bringing growth and innovation to the community in which the business is established. Small businesses also help stimulate economic growth by providing employment opportunities to people who may not be employable by larger corporations. 

Small businesses tend to attract talent who invent new products or implement new solutions for existing ideas. In this interview with Small business owners doing things that you can't imagine to make a living, Akonuche presents Uju Udoka The Lady Painter who sees painting as a good business and a huge source of income, According to Uju, " I have come to make your walls tell stories".

Enjoy excerpts of the interview after the cut...  

ISIS are Heading to France and Belgium to carry out series of terror attacks - Belgian Corps Warn

According to the TheSunUK, Beligan anti-terror unit contacted French police to warn them about some ISIS extremists who are intending to travel from Syria to France and Belgium to carry out a series of terror attacks. According to a French official, a warning note was sent police across france on Tuesday.

According to a Belgian paper Derniere Heure , The extremists could have left Syria 10 days ago, and are sailing to Europe and attempting to land in Greece and Turkey without any passports. The paper, which said it had obtained an alert message, warns that the fighters targeting a Belgian shopping mall and a US fast-food restaurant for their imminent attacks.

Pensioners Protest over 34month Pension Allowance in Owerri - Pictures

According to a Facebook user, below are photos of pensioners protesting  this morning in Owerri over the callousness of the Governor who has refused to pay them over 34 months pension allowance. 

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Nigerian Veteran Music Producer OJB Jezreel is Dead

A reliable source just revealed  to Akonuche that music icon OJB is dead.

OJB who had a kidney transplant in 2013 failed last week and his family had to keep him on N35, 000 dialysis daily to overcome the relapse.

OJB sadly passes on a month to his 50th birthday.