The situation, according to the account obtained by our correspondent is sending panic wave within the bank with several workers not sure of their fates.

Not less than 30 percent of the staff members are reportedly in line to lose their jobs, particularly those from defunct Oceanic Bank.

“Over 30percent of the old staff are likely to be affected by it. Especially, staff members that were absolved from the defunct Oceanic bank.”

“To compound the problem, the affected staff are not likely to get any benefit and if any they are going to get peanut. In the last retrenchment some affected staff were paid as little as N200,000 (Two thousands naira) in gratuity,” sources said.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/mass-sack-looms-at-ecobank/

Lagos Assembly Amends LASIEC Law

The Assembly amended the law by creating a subsection for Section 2 of the law.

The newly added subsection 5 gives the Governor of the State the power to extend the tenure of the commission based on exigencies.

While Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, Leader of the House, told his colleagues that the amendment was permitted by existing law, his colleague and chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Public Petitions and LASIEC, Hon. Victor Akande, explained that the amendment is to resolve the lacuna that could occur between the period the tenure of the commission elapses and when new members are appointed by the Governor.

Concluding the debate, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa explained that the portion of the law was being amended to meet the exigencies of time.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-lagos-assembly-amends-lasiec-la

This was announced by UAE authorities on Saturday while giving updates on travel protocols for inbound passengers from Nigeria, South Africa and India.

READ ALSO: International Flights Diverted, Rescheduled As Lagos Airport Runway Lights Collapse

While South African and Indian passengers are expected to prove they are have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Nigerians are to provide a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure. Also, a certificate and QR code from a government-approved laboratory is required.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/covid-19-dubai-lifts-travel-restrictions-for-nigerian-travellers/


Italy Complete Perfect Group Stage

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Shaqiri Scores Brace As Switzerland Beats Turkey At Euro 2020

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International Flights Diverted, Rescheduled As Lagos Airport Runway Lights Collapse

BA was forced to reschedule all its flight out of London to enable it to land at Lagos airport in the afternoon, instead of late evening.

The Director-General, NCAA, Capt Nuhu Musa, confirmed the development. He said the decision was taken for safety reason.

He however said that FAAN had fixed the lights but there was a need for the NCAA inspectors to check the lights before an approval could be given for the runway approach lights to be upgraded to Category Two.

Notice to Airmen, a notice to pilots and flying community about flight facilities, seen by our correspondent, showed that the landing approach system at the airport had been downgraded to Cat One.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/lagos-airport-runway-lights-collapse-international-flights-diverted-rescheduled/

EFCC Issues Final Warning, Extends Bank MDs, Top Executives Asset Declaration To June 30

“The truth is that this law has been in place for over 35 years, but it was hardly ever enforced and so these bankers would just declare anything or not declare at all. However, the EFCC is now demanding the declaration forms as part of moves to sanitise the system.

“To this effect, the chairman has written a reminder to the banks, asking all top executives to comply latest by the end of June,” an investigator told Punch.

Findings showed that well over 120 managing directors, deputy managing directors and executive directors of 19 deposit money banks are affected by the EFCC’s order.

Checks showed that Access Bank has 16 board members, United Bank of Africa has 15, Sterling Bank and EcoBank have 13 members each, while First Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank and Fidelity Bank have 12 members each as contained on their official websites.

Others are Zenith Bank, 11; Wema Bank, 11; Union Bank 11; First City Monument Bank, 9; and Unity Bank, 8.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/efcc-issues-final-warning-extends-bank-mds-top-executives-asset-declaration-to-june-30/

With this calculation, Fayemi is expected to get full support of his political allies which include former Governors of Lagos and Ogun States, currently serving South-west and North-west states APC Governors, among others.

No doubt about it, Tinubu has begun his campaign, the recent tour to length and breadth of North has indicated his agenda.

Recall, Worldtopnewsng had reported that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, met North-west states speakers to present Tinubu’s manifestos and seek support for his political leader 2023 presidential ambition.

As the battle between the two continues to intensify, APC in Ekiti State has suspended two of its members for allegedly supporting the South West Agenda for 2023, a political platform that is behind the presidential aspiration of the APC chieftain, Bola‌ ‌Tinubu.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/tinubu-fayemi-battle-for-apc-2023-presidential-ticket/

More Trouble For Faleke's Candidate As WAEC Replies FCID, Says Layeni's 1979 Certificate Not Authentic (See Documents)

Meanwhile, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has clarified the authenticity of the said December 1979 result being paraded by the chairmanship aspirant asserting that the certificate is not genuine.

In a response dated May 26, 2021, to an inquiry by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex Lagos, ACP Abayomi Abana, concerning the authenticity of Layeni’s result, the examination body said the result did not emanate from it.

In the said result, Layeni claimed to have made C6 in English Language, C5 in Government, C4 in Economics, C4 in Mathematics, D7 in Biology, C5 in Commerce, and C3 in Accounts.

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The examination body simply replied: “source document not from WAEC.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/more-trouble-for-falekes-candidate-as-waec-replies-fcid-says-layenis-1979-certificate-not-authentic-see-documents/

The two were convicted on at least 6 of a 27-count amended charge of conspiracy to commit a felony and stealing brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

While Atuche who was found guilty on counts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 23 of the charge would serve a 6-year term for each count, Anyanwu will serve a 4-year jail term for counts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 22 and 24 of the amended charge.

They are to serve their jail term consecutively. This sentence is coming after a trial that lasted over 12 years.

In delivering her sentence, Justice Okunnu held that the EFCC successfully proved its case against the convicts beyond a reasonable doubt.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/court-sentences-former-bank-phb-boss-francis-atuche-to-over-6-years-in-prison/

He, however, did not disclose the purpose of the trip or the country visited.

Tinubu was conspicuously absent last Thursday when the President Muhammadu Buhari, visited Lagos and commissioned some projects.

Many APC stalwarts including Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, amongst others, were present at the occasion.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/tinubu-returns-to-lagos-after-trip-abroad/


FRA vs GER: Hummels Own-goal Gives France Victory

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Brace Secure Win For Portugal Against Hungary

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“All this simply attest to the fact that it is not a credible story, but rumour to fill the media space”. He added.

Worldtopnewsng gathered that Asiwaju has registered hospital he attends in London. “For avoidance of doubt, Asiwaju has registered hospital he attends in London and his regular doctors who have his medical history . So, the question of undisclosed location is just to lay further credence to the fact that the report is fake news,” the statement read.

READ ALSO: Exclusive! LG Poll: Lagos APC Appeal Committee Strikes Out Osolana’s Petition Against Egunjobi

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-bat-movement-debunks-bola-tinubus-death-rumours/


EFCC Begins Investigation Into Nestoil Chairman, Ernest Azudialu, Seals Lagos Residence

Thus, the reasons for the EFCC’s move are unclear, it is possible that he is being investigated for financial offences.

Azudialu had a rocky relationship with the Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank), which alone financed his Nestoil Towers on Victoria Island’s Akin Adesola and Saka Tinubu Streets. The charge at the time was that he failed to service the facility he used to construct the towers.

Ernest developed a taste for expensive luxury as income flowed into his accounts, and he became known for his fixation with planes and his predilection for purchasing private jets and high-end automobiles.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/efcc-begins-investigation-into-nestoil-chairman-ernest-azudialu-seals-lagos-residence/

Exclusive! LG Poll: Lagos APC Appeal Committee Strikes Out Osolana’s Petition Against Egunjobi

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Osolana in his petition stated that the election was marred by thugs, hooligans’ destruction of electoral materials, membership registers, and ballot boxes snatching in all the 7 wards in Agege LGA.

He also attached pictures to his petition.

This was after the returning officer declared Egunjobi as the winner of the election.

In document sighted by Worldtopnewsng the ruling by the appeal committee was delivered by a five-man panel led by former deputy governor of Lagos State, Otunba Femi Pedro, on Friday at the party secretariat.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/exclusive-lg-poll-lagos-apc-appeal-committee-strikes-out-osolanas-petition-against-egunjobi/

Bandits Kidnap Family Of Eight, Four Others In Kaduna

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Nigerians Will ‘Lead Bitcoin,’ Says Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey

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Family Announces TB Joshua’s Burial Date, Location

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Brazil-returnee Caught With Cocaine Hidden In Pants At Lagos Airport

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*EURO 2020 SPECIAL*

Netherlands Win Euro 2020’s Best Game So Far

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Raheem Sterling Secure Win For England At Wembley

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Alaba Leads Austria To First-Ever Euros Win

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Eriksen Was Dead, Says Denmark Team Doctor

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Naftali Bennett Sworn In As Israel’s Prime Minister, Ends Netanyahu’s Reign

But when Bennett passed by Netanyahu’s new chair following his swearing-in, Netanyahu declined to take his hand again.

Lapid cancelled his planned speech and merely said the behaviour of MKs in the outgoing government reminded him, his mother and all citizens of Israel why it was so important to replace them.
While Netanyahu spoke, MKs in the coalition being formed were completely silent, making a point of showing him respect. The only MKs who heckled him were from the Joint List, until Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz mentioned the criminal charges against Netanyahu near the end of the address.

A crisis was avoided earlier when Ra’am MK Saeed Alharomi said he would not oppose the new government, following a threat.
Nothing could interfere with the swearing-in of the new government on Sunday night, Abbas told reporters at the Knesset, adding that “we will all vote in favour of the government.”

In return for his support of the new coalition, Alharomi demanded that a clause in the coalition agreement regarding illegal construction in the Negev be cancelled.

Netanyahu and interior minister Arye Deri pressured Alharomi and offered him assurances, including on the topic of the Kaminitz Law that addresses illegal construction, in an attempt to get him to vote against the government.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/naftali-bennett-sworn-in-as-israels-prime-minister-ends-netanyahus-reign/

Teenager Who Filmed George Floyd’s Murder Given Journalism Award

Her film spurred protests for racial justice around the world and was used as evidence in the trial that convicted police officer Derek Chauvin.

The Pulitzers are the most prestigious journalism awards in the US.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/teenager-who-filmed-george-floyds-murder-given-journalism-award/

EFCC Quizzes Bariga LCDA Boss Over Alleged N5.2 Billion Fraud

Mr David who leads a faction of ALGON has been locked in a battle of supremacy with the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of ALGON led by the Chairman of Suleja LGA of Niger State, Hon Abdullahi Maje.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/efcc-quizzes-bariga-lcda-boss-over-alleged-n5-2-billion-fraud/

June 12: Twitter CEO Jack Tweets Nigerian Flag

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Comedian Mr Macaroni Joins #BuhariMustGo #June12Protesters In Lagos

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Police Fire Tear Gas At #BuhariMustGo #June12Protesters In Lagos

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Police Tear-gas #BuhariMustGo #June12Protesters In Abuja

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Gora said the group was backing Osinbajo for president in 2023 and was also calling on others to queue behind the VP.

He said, “Osinbajo and Al-Mustapha are vastly knowledgeable in the economy and security intelligence of rebuilding a better and United Nigeria.

As far as the APC is concerned, they will need to redraw the electoral map ahead of 2023.

to account for Buhari’s absence in governance and only someone that is an insider can help to rebuild the hopes of Nigerians.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/group-rallies-support-for-osinbajo-al-mustapha-ticket-for-2023-presidency/

The National Association of Nigerian Students, Zone D (South-West), has dissociated itself from a statement by NANS National President, Sunday Asefon, suspending a planned June 12 protest by the association.

Asefon had on Friday morning, announced the suspension of the protest in a statement titled, ‘NANS Suspends June 12 Protest Over Concerns About Safety Of Protesters And Fear Of Possible Hijack By Politicians – Comrade Sunday Asefon.’

He said, “Having considered the current security realities and the danger to the lives of our members in case of possible hijack of the planned protest, I in consultation with all the structures of NANS, therefore, announce the suspension of our proposed protest for June 12.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/south-west-students-vow-to-go-ahead-with-june-12-protest/

Nigeria Needs Twitter, Says Senate President Lawan

The Senate finally broke its silence on the Federal Government ban on Twitter microblogging platform on Friday when its President, Ahmad Lawan, said Nigeria needs the social media platform just as it needs the country.

He said, “The Honorable Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has informed Nigerians that the government is talking with Twitter to resolve this matter.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/nigeria-needs-twitter-says-senate-president-lawan/

President Buhari Meets Sultan Of Sokoto, CAN President; Discusses Security, Restructuring

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja says the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the National Assembly can deal, reiterating his position on devolving more power to the people.

President Buhari received members of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) led by Co-Chairmen, Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Samson Supo Ayokunle, at the State House.

“As I mentioned yesterday, in Lagos, we would not relent in our efforts at clearing these criminals from all parts of our land including the forests,’’ he said.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/president-buhari-meets-sultan-of-sokoto-can-president-discusses-security-restructuring/

PDP Releases List Of Chairmanship Candidates For Lagos LG Elections (See Full List)

Eredo: Stephen Okoya/Anike Adesina

Eti-Osa: Lasisi Jinadu/ThankGod/Bardagha

Eti-Osa East: Bolaji Akinpelu/Suwebat Sholarin

Ikorodu West: Olumide Lawal/Hammed Alabi

31. Ikosi Ejinrin: Rasheed Raji/Matthew Ajayi

32. Ikosi/Isheri: Nurudeen Orosiji/Titilayo Adetayo

33. Ikoyi/Obalende: Anthony Bourdillon/Ahmad Mohammed

34. Imota: Fatai Ogunfolabi/William Ikpedu

https://worldtopnewsng.com/pdp-releases-list-of-chairmanship-candidates-for-lagos-lg-elections-see-full-list/

CBN Debunks Report On Planned Nationalisation Of Unity Bank

However, analysts note that just last month, the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee ( MPC) noted in the communiqué it issued at the end of its meeting that the banking industry is in good health.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/cbn-debunks-report-on-planned-nationalisation-of-unity-bank/

This was disclosed in a communique issued by the union after its emergency National Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday.

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The communique was signed by the Deputy President, Emmanuel Abioye; and the General Secretary, Isaiah Adetola.

“NEC-in-session discussed extensively and after putting so many issues into consideration i.e the intervention of NJC and other stakeholders, the NEC has resolved that the strike is hereby suspended,” it read.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/judiciary-workers-suspend-strike/

All applicants are expected to visit the portal to apply and upload their support documents for vetting and processing.

A chat room facility to guide applicants through the application and payment process has been provided on the portal.

Also, upon successful applications, applicants shall make their online booking interview/enrollment appointment on any day, time and location they consider convenient. The new timeline for passport production and

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-nigeria-immigration-service-reopens-passport-application-portal/


Man Slaps French President Emmanuel Macron

Shortly before being slapped, Macron had been asked to comment on recent remarks from far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon who suggested at the weekend that next year’s election would be manipulated.

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LG Poll: They Paid For Forms, We Paid For Logistics, So No Re­fund For Anyone – Lagos APC

If you contest an election, does INEC pay you back? The answer is no

In a related development, Hon. Akinwunmi Bayode, chairmanship aspirant of the APC in Iru/Victoria Island LCDA, has petitioned the State Appeal Committee on Local Government Election over alleged fraudulent manipu­lations in the just concluded direct primaries held across the state.

In the petition, Bayode al­leged electoral malpractices, intimidation and oppression of his loyalists, saying evi­dence abound that he defeated Rasheeda Adu, the incumbent chairman of Iru/Victoria Is­land LCDA in the controver­sial primary.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/lg-poll-they-paid-for-forms-we-paid-for-logistics-so-no-refund-for-anyone-lagos-apc/

Asylum For IPOB: Applications Will Be Considered On Their Individual Merit – UK

The United Kingdom has ruled out a blanket ban on members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) who apply for asylum. Rather, the UK says all applications will be considered on their individual merit.

“All asylum and human rights claims from Nigeria nationals, as is the case with all foreign nationals

https://worldtopnewsng.com/asylum-for-ipob-applications-will-be-considered-on-their-individual-merit-uk/

However, Nigerians were undeterred by the suspension as they logged on to the platform in large numbers on Saturday to lambast the President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

https://worldtopnewsng.com/twitterban-telcos-confirm-tweeps-not-using-nigeria-networks/



SERAP Asks Commonwealth To Sanction Nigeria Over #TwitterBan, Repression

The Urgent Appeal, copied to Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; and Ms Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, read in part;
“The Nigerian government has also called for the prosecution of those who violate its order suspending Twitter operations in Nigeria. This order for prosecution of Twitter users violates the legal rule that there should be no punishment without law.”

“The principle that only the law can define a crime and prescribe a penalty (nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege) is a fundamental part of Nigerian constitutional jurisprudence.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/serap-asks-commonwealth-to-sanction-nigeria-over-twitterban-repression/

BREAKING! Prophet T.B. Joshua Reportedly Dead

Mr Joshua, the founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), died in Lagos on Saturday evening shortly after concluding a programme at his church, family sources who did not want to be quoted as an official statement was still being prepared confirmed his demise. He was 57.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-prophet-t-b-joshua-reportedly-dead/

He assured the general public that the government would put mechanisms in place to engage young Nigerians in productive activities.

A committee would be set up in the ministry with stakeholders to oversee the operations and implementation of the deliverables.

At the meeting, the Director, Planning Research and Statistics (PRS) in the Ministry, Kabiru Ayuba, was announced as the committee chairman, alongside representatives of the four services under the ministry and other relevant officers.

Nigeria’s unemployment rate is at a record 33.3 per cent, with many youths affected.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/nigerian-govt-beg-youths-to-stop-renouncing-their-citizenship/

All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State chapter has released full name of successful Chairmanship/Vice-Chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming local government election slated for July 24, 2021, Worldtopnewsng reports.

Apapa Gabriel Oluwaseun Kevin Aromire Samson



Apapa-Iganmu Akande Funmilayo Muhammed Olufemi Olawale B.



Ayobo-Ipaja Bolatito Abiodun Sobowale Omoshalewa Olayemi

https://worldtopnewsng.com/apc-releases-chairmanship-vice-chairmanship-candidates-for-july-24-lg-poll-see-full-list/

UEFA To Scrap Away Goals Rule

A number of years ago, Diego Simeone requested in Nyon that the counting of away goals after extra time would be scrapped, as he felt it was an unfair deciding factor if one team has had 30 more minutes of playing away from home in which they can score.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/uefa-to-scrap-away-goals-rule/