Recall that Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Binance in Africa, has managed to escape custody, confirmed by the Office of the National Security Advisers (ONSA). Anjarwalla, along with his colleague Tigran Gambaryan, was being held on charges of tax evasion when the escape occurred on March 22, 2024, from a guest house in Abuja. Meanwhile, ,Zakari Mijinyawa, the head of strategic communication at ONSA, released a statement explaining that Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport. This revelation has sparked an immediate response, with authorities arresting the personnel responsible for the suspect’s custody and launching a thorough investigation into…
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In response to reports of the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a detained employee, from Nigerian custody, cryptocurrency platform Binance has issued a statement addressing the situation. According to a spokesperson for Binance, confirmed to GOVIMA on Monday, Anjarwalla, Binance’s Africa regional manager, escaped on March 22, 2024, from an Abuja guest house where he and his colleague Tigran Gambaryan were held for alleged tax evasion. Expressing concern for Anjarwalla’s safety, Binance emphasised that the well-being of its employees remains paramount. The company assured that it is actively cooperating with Nigerian authorities to swiftly resolve the matter. Anjarwalla and Gambaryan were…
Supporters of the opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye have rallied in the streets to rejoice over their candidate’s early victories in Senegal’s presidential election. Faye’s victory is coming just a week after his release from prison but his main rival from the ruling coalition insisted that a second round would be necessary to ascertain the winner. The winner will have to steer Senegal, viewed as a beacon of democracy in coup-hit West Africa, out of three years of turbulence and a political crisis, and manage revenues from oil and gas reserves that are shortly to start production. Uncertainty remains over…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, criticised the recent move by 16 state governors who submitted reports advocating for the establishment of state police to the National Economic Council. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Makinde labeled the submission of memoranda as a futile exercise, emphasizing that the issue of state police should be addressed by the National Assembly rather than the NEC or the National Security Adviser. While 16 governors have submitted their reports supporting the idea of state police, Makinde, along with 20 other governors, remains unconvinced. He clarified that he did not submit any memoranda on…
The European Union (EU) and UNICEF have unveiled a new initiative aimed at enrolling 500,000 out-of-school children in the Northwest region of Nigeria. The announcement was made by Ms. Samuela Isopi, the Ambassador of the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, following a meeting with Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State to discuss the intervention process of the programme. The programme, titled “Education and Youth Empowerment in the North-West Nigeria,” is a collaborative effort between the EU and UNICEF, with a focus on reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state. Ms. Isopi emphasised the EU’s commitment to supporting…
Renowned Fuji singer, K1 De Ultimate, recently held a formal discussion with media professionals at his Mayegun Royal Resort in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, to address and dismiss allegations of maltreatment levelled against him by a former drummer, Ayankunle Ayanlowo. During the session, K1 shed light on the relationship dynamics within his band, providing insights into its inception and recruitment process. Describing his band as an organisation that operates on a “hire and fire” basis, K1 explained that members are welcome to join and leave at their discretion. He recounted the early days of the band, founded solely by him,…
In a move to streamline the disbursement process and ensure transparency, the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has issued a directive requiring applicants of the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to submit their National Identification Numbers (NINs). This requirement comes as part of the necessary documentation needed to access grants aimed at mitigating the impact of recent economic reforms on businesses across the nation. The initiative, spearheaded by the Bank of Industry, entails allocating a total of N200 billion across three categories to support manufacturers and businesses nationwide. The decision to mandate NINs follows the Central Bank of Nigeria’s regulations,…
In a bid to address the prevalent economic challenges faced by many Nigerians, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has initiated a significant food intervention programme through the Aluko Dangote Foundation (ADF) in Kano. Valued at N15 billion, the programme commenced with the distribution of over one million bags of 10kg rice across all 774 local government areas of Nigeria’s 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Speaking at the official launch of the intervention programme, Dangote emphasized the importance of compassion and solidarity, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. He stressed the necessity for…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has successfully conducted a raid on a kidnappers’ hideout nestled within the Jibi forest, adjacent to Dei-dei in Abuja. As disclosed by SP Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the command, the operation resulted in the arrest of one suspect. According to a statement released via the command’s official channels on Monday, the crackdown unfolded at approximately 6 am on March 23, 2024. Upon the arrival of police operatives, the bandits fled the scene in a bid to evade capture. The raid was spurred by credible intelligence indicating that Mallam Danyaboi and Ilu, known members…
The Federal Government has taken legal action against Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, for alleged tax evasion. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) filed charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing Binance of four counts of tax evasion. This move aims to uphold fiscal responsibility and protect the country’s economic integrity. Binance, along with two senior executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, who are currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, are named as defendants in the suit. The charges against Binance include failure to pay Value-Added Tax and Company Income Tax, failure…
It has been revealed that a teacher who was abducted alongside the Kuriga schoolchildren in the Chikun Local Area of Kaduna State has tragically lost his life while in captivity. This grim disclosure was made by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. Governor Uba Sani disclosed that all the schoolchildren, numbering 137, who were abducted by the terrorists have been successfully rescued by the military in collaboration with local authorities, with the assistance of neighboring Zamfara State. The abduction occurred on March 7, 2024, and the children spent a harrowing 17…
President Bola Tinubu says he would dedicate his 72nd birthday to building a more stable, secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. Mr also asked friends and associates wishing to celebrate him to donate such money to charity organisations in his name instead of placing adverts in newspapers or radio. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, a presidential aide, said Mr Tinubu would mark his birthday on Friday, March 29. “During an auspicious occasion like this, it is customary for family members, friends, and associates to celebrate him in different ways. “President Tinubu, in deference to this challenging time, said he will not…