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CBN Investigator summons Tunde Lemo, two others over controversial acquisition of Union Bank

View this email in your browser Headlines CBN Investigator summons Tunde Lemo, two others over controversial acquisition of Union Bank Tunde Lemo and two other shareholders of the bank have been directed to appear before investigators on Thursday in Abuja. Read More Bye-elections: Again, APC fixes exorbitant fees for forms The ruling party said it will commence the sale of the forms on 27 December and end on 2 January. Emefiele denies fraud allegations, threatens legal action "I say boldly that the contents of the said publications are false, misleading, and calculated to disparage my person, injure my character, and to serve the selfish interest of the private investigator," the statement said. Police rescue missing children in Abia, arrest kidnappers The children belonging to three different parents were identified as between three and six years old. Most Recent Stories Rivers peace deal 'not death sentence' — Gov Fubara The governor said he is committed to the implementation of the peace deal. Read More Christmas: Atiku, Lawan, Governors, others felicitate Christians In separate statements on Monday, the leaders urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity at this period. Zamfara govt earmarks N1.95bn to reconstruct traditional rulers palaces The Zamfara State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ahmad Yandi, made this known on Monday in Gusau. UN General Assembly approves $3.59bn UN budget for 2024 Also on Friday, the General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning the killing of UNRWA staff and the destruction of buildings under the UN flag. NDLEA seizes 1,458.709kgs illicit substances, arrests 103 suspects in Kaduna The seized illicit drugs included cocaine, heroin, cannabis, tramadol, methamphetamine and other psychotropic substances. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Business Nigeria govt to spend N23.1 billion on airport rehabilitation in 2024 About 37 per cent of the N63.3 billion allocated to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development will be spent on the rehabilitation of the country's dilapidated airport facilities next year. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment MOVIE REVIEW: 'A Tribe Called Judah': Funke Akindele's masterpiece of drama with comedy A Tribe Called Judah takes its viewers on a journey through the intricate dynamics of a Nigerian family, skillfully blending elements of drama, comedy, and a touch of suspense. African Bishops reject same-sex marriage, American Catholic priest says "Today, all the bishops in Africa said to the Pope that they will not allow any priest to bless same-sex couples." Opinion A citizen-centered legislative agenda for Nigeria's budgetary policy, By Adeolu Adekola With the gaps from previous budget cycles and commentaries that have followed the presentation of the 2024 budget…the National Assembly must rise to the call for an equitable legislature that puts national interest and citizens first for efficient budget implementation. In the face of a multidimensionally poor population of 133 million as of 2022, which is likely to have increased following the fuel subsidy removal, a legislative agenda towards drastically alleviating the pains of the people must be on the front burner. Time to reclaim Nigeria's greatness, By Matthew Hassan Kukah Mr President, you are on the driver's seat now. Under your watch, Nigeria must turn the corner. Under your watch, we must end the ugly instrumentalisation of religious, ethnic or regional identities. You have had enough time to think of the answers to many questions that are crying for answers. Your future and that of our country is in your hands. Mr President, you have no excuses before God or the people of Nigeria. Neither God nor history will forgive you if you fail. This is our moment, our date with history. Videos What I discussed with Tinubu – Soyinka Dubawa Seven viral West African economy claims we fact-checked in 2023 With the financial difficulties citizens of West African countries grappled with in 2023, the traditional and new media were awash with information regarding their nation's economy. Misleading! Lateef Adedimeji, not a PhD graduate Claim: Lateef Adedimeji bags a doctorate from an international university. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.