French President Emmanuel Macron is refusing to accept Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s resignation.

DAILY POST reported that Attal announced his intention to resign following the outcome of the parliamentary elections.

This came after Attal’s party failed to secure a majority in the elections, leading to his decision to step down.

He became France’s youngest prime minister in January this year at 34.

However, Macron has asked Attal to remain prime minister for the time being to ensure the country’s stability.

A financial expert, Mr Fasasi Atanda, has expressed concern over the recent push by the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, to mandate the registration for all ‘Point of Sale’, POS, agents in the country.

Atanda, the National President, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that the directive would affect small businesses in the country.

According to him, POS agents have become a crucial part of Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, particularly in underserved areas, where traditional banking services are scarce.

He said these agents facilitate financial transactions and provide vital services to communities that would otherwise be excluded from the formal financial system.

Atanda said the CAC’s mandate had been criticised as redundant and burdensome because the POS agents were already regulated through financial institutions, with their data profiled by entities like MoniePoint.

“Before a POS can be issued, agents must provide their personal and business details, which are stored in a database maintained by the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS).

“This existing regulatory framework ensures that POS agents are already monitored and accountable.

“The new mandate from CAC, however, requires POS agents to register their businesses with the commission, a move seen as an unnecessary duplication of efforts.

“Critics argue that the mandate does not effectively address fraud concerns, which are cited as the primary reason for the registration requirement.

“Instead, it imposes additional financial and administrative burdens on small business owners, many of whom operate on thin margins,’’ he said.

According to Atanda, POS agents, represented by AMMBAN associations, have taken legal action to challenge the mandate.

“They argue that the CAC’s policy is a misplaced priority that fails to recognise the existing regulatory frameworks in place.

“The association contends that the policy unfairly targets their members and imposes unnecessary costs and bureaucratic hurdles that can drive many small agents out of business.

“ The POS and FinTech sectors have been among the most dynamic and rapidly growing parts of Nigeria’s economy, attracting significant foreign direct investment and creating millions of jobs.

“Policies that stifle this growth can have far-reaching consequences for economic development and financial inclusion,’’ Atanda said.

He, therefore, called on policymakers to engage stakeholders in decision-making that would support innovation, growth and guard against fraud.

“By working collaboratively, regulators and industry participants can find solutions that balance oversights with the need to foster a thriving and inclusive financial sector,’’ Atanda said.

14 players are currently at the Super Falcons camp in Sevilla, Spain, DAILY POST reports.

The Super Falcons are based at the Hotel Barceló Montecastillo Golf and Resort.

12 players were at the team’s camp at breakfast on Monday.

The players in camp are; Rasheedat Ajibade goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Tochukwu Oluehi, defenders Chidinma Okeke and Nicole Payne, midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun and Jennifer Echegini,

The others are; forward Esther Okoronkwo, goalkeeper Morufa Ademola and forward Gift Monday.

Defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie were being expected at the team’s hotel Monday afternoon.

The Super Falcons will engage Olympic champions Canada in a friendly on Tuesday, July 17.

Randy Waldrum’s side is drawn in Group C with Spain, Japan and Brazil.

The Plateau State Police Command on Monday said it arrested 178 suspects for crimes ranging from cultism, kidnapping, trafficking, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and armed robbery among others.

It also said out of the 178 suspects, 118 were arrested for cultism on 7th July, said to be their day of celebration and initiation of new members.

The Command added that the remaining 60 were arrested for other various crimes.

Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Adesina disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Jos the State Capital.

He said, “Through the multifaceted strategies employed by the Command and the prudent utilisation of human and material resources, we have been able to sustain the prevailing peace being experienced today on the Plateau.

“Apart from the series of stakeholders meetings I have held with stakeholders from the troubled Local Government Areas in the State, as a remedy for peaceful co-existence in the state, I have emplaced intensive patrol, raiding of criminal hideouts and visibility policing which has become the hallmark of my policing strategy employed in recording these recent achievements.

According to him, “Based on credible intelligence gathered, I ordered the raiding of an apartment suspected to be a hideout of a cult syndicate.

“As a result, the Command Eagle-Eye Patrol Unit (EEPU) arrested the following suspects; one Obinna Eze, male, 27 years, of Uzuwani Enugu State, an identified ex-Convict, Drug dealer and the hitman of the Aye Confraternity, Jenifer Charles, female, 25 years, of Nasarawa State, Milcah Joseph, 27 years of Jos South LGA, all in possession of substances suspected to be Indian Hemp, other Narcotic substances and Charms.

“Based on information revealed by the suspects, several other hideouts around Farin Gada were raided, where one Chilebo Moses, male, 19 years of Benue State, said to be the Second in Command (Chief Priest) of the Aye confraternity was arrested in company of one Somto Chukwu, 35 years, Chinedu Ede, 50 years, both male and one Elizabeth Kabiru, 42 years, female who are suspected facilitators of the cult activities.

On the arrest of suspects for the offence of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and causing grievous hurt, the CP said, “At about 11:55 pm, one Mangede Musa, a male of Mungkohot village, Chip district reported that he was attacked and robbed of the total sum of three million naira only, by two men armed with cutlasses.

“He identified one of the suspects as Aminu Musa, a male. The said Aminu Musa was arrested and when he was interviewed by our men, he mentioned his accomplice as Mohammed Nasiru, a male who was also arrested. Both suspects confessed to the crime.

He said the case would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Speaking on the arrest of a child trafficking suspect, Adesina said, “On the 14th July 2024 at about 3 pm, the Plateau State Police Command arrested one Peace John, female, 20 years old of behind Redeemed Church Bukuru Low cost in connection to a case of human trafficking.

According to him, “The victims whose rescue became viral on social media were said to have been rescued from the Republic of Ghana and repatriated back to Nigeria; they revealed upon interrogation, that it was the said Peace John who specializes in trafficking persons to Ghana for sexual exploitation that lured them to Ghana.

“The suspect has been arrested, an investigation is ongoing at the State CID and the case will be charged to court upon conclusion.

On the arrest of suspects for attempted kidnapping, CP Adesina said, “On 29th May 2024 at about 11:30 am, one Yusuf Musa, male of Angwan Kayarda, Gindiri District reported at the Gindiri Divisional Headquarters that on 28th May 2024 at about 11 pm while his sons were in the bush with his cows, unknown gunmen invaded their camp, beat them up mercilessly and snatched their phone, machetes and knives.

“He also revealed that the suspects also gave his son a phone number to pass onto him to enable him to call and pay them off to avoid being kidnapped.

“Upon receipt of the report, I immediately ordered the phone number to be tracked; consequently, one Ibrahim Audu was arrested. Upon conducting our interview, he confessed to the crime and mentioned his co-conspirator as one Manu Adamu, 40 years of Angwan Madaki, Langai district both male”, he explained.

The CP further stated that all suspects arrested are still under investigation and will be charged in Court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the umbrella of the Edo State PDP Youth League, EPYL, have demanded sanctions for the party’s National Vice Chairman in the South South region, Chief Dan Orbih over alleged anti-party activities.

Secretary General of the group, Abuókhae Shadrack Omoruyi, on Monday, urged the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party to immediately summon Orbih and sanction him for working against PDP’s interests in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election.
He described Orbih’s celebration over the erroneous misinterpretation of an Abuja Federal Court ruling on the status of the PDP standard bearer, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, as a total defiance to the PDP constitution.

Omoruyi said, “Chief Dan Orbih has also been seen publicly campaigning against our Party and candidate in total defilement of the demand of his office as nation officer of Party in charge of the South South.

“Dan Orbih’s action amounts to a reckless violation of Section 58 (1) (a) (b) (f) and (j) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017). He has clearly and publicly demonstrated that he is not working in the interest of our Party and as such cannot in good conscience continue to hold office as National Vice Chairman (South-South).

“The Edo State PDP Youth League therefore demands that the Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum-led National Working Committee preserve the integrity of the Party by immediately summoning Chief Dan Orbih, to face the National Disciplinary Committee pursuant to the express provision of Section 57 (1) and (3) of the PDP Constitution for this very weighty issue.”

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA and other emergency responders have recovered the body of a female biker trapped under a loaded containerised truck in Lagos.

This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, on Monday in Lagos.

The statement said the incident occurred at about 6:15 am, at Sifax Inward, Iganmu Bridge, Lagos.

It said the driver of the loaded containerised truck lost control while in motion and fell on the female biker while descending Iganmu Bridge.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the truck driver, who was at speed, lost control and caused the truck to fall on the female biker.

“The driver fled the scene upon realising the severity of the accident.

“Immediately after the incident, LASTMA personnel called on other emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU), for a rescue operation,” it said.

It said that the deceased’s body was taken away by personnel from the Lagos State Ambulance Service, and the containerised truck was evacuated to clear the way for free vehicular movement on Iganmu Bridge.

“Police officers from Ijora Badia provided security during the rescue operation,” it said.

While expressing condolences to the family of the deceased, the statement warned truck drivers to adhere to speed limits both within and outside the state.

It also advised motorcycle operators, both commercial and private, to obey traffic rules and regulations as stipulated in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.

Popular Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has reacted to order from KWAM 1, to end his online fight with Davido.

DAILY POST reports that the feud between duo started in 2023 after Dammy Krane called out Davido over alleged debt.

Responding, to the allegations, Davido described his Dammy Krane as ungrateful.

Krane, since then has continued to drag Davido on social media. He recently accused him of being involved in the death of his friend, Tagbo Umeike, who died in 2017 from alleged alcohol poisoning after his birthday party at Shisha Lounge in Lekki, Lagos state.

Weighing in on the fight KWAM1 ordered the duo to embrace peace.

Reacting to the KWAM1 appeal, Krane in a post on his X, revealed that Davido has met with his mother. stressing that Davido should pay him for his songwriting service.

He also promised to embrace peace with the singer because of good people like KWAM1

“SO, @davido set up a meeting with my mum in Yankee lol. I understand all.

“I’ll leave the Tagbo matter to God because of good people like family and K1 De Ultimate. But David pay for the song I wrote and royalties.

“PS: Evil prevails when good people refuse to talk.”

Martin Amaewhule led-Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the 2024 budget to the House.

The ultimatum came after the first sitting of the pro-Wike House on Monday.

DAILY POST reports that the other House led by Victor Oko-Jumbo is also holding a parallel sitting.

Fubara had earlier presented the budget to the House loyal to him when his current Chief of Staff Edison Ehie presided as the Speaker.

Ehie and the other pro-Fubara lawmakers passed the budget estimates, and the governor signed the bill into law.

He stated that it is aimed at promoting economic development, inclusive growth, and addressing socio-economic inequality in the state.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized cartons of aphrodisiac products and sex enhancement drugs worth N12 million in Sokoto State.

NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, Mr Garba Adamu, on Monday said that the agency’s patrol team made the seizures during routine patrol operations across markets in Sokoto and environs.

Adamu explained that the products were unregistered, highly unsafe due to dangerous ingredients used in the preparations, and an eyesore because of the blatant use of pornographic pictures on the packages.

He appealed to the public to desist from buying such products from unlicensed premises and only patronize registered and safe products from licensed outlets.

”We also call on the general public to always report hawkers and dealers of such products to NAFDAC, as well as report any adverse reactions they may get from taking such products or any other regulated products.

“Some marketers are in the habit of dumping expired or about-to-expire products in markets in Sokoto and environs, while some are taken to border markets and rural areas for consumption,” he said.

The coordinator cautioned traders against selling adulterated, counterfeit, unregistered and expired goods to the public, reiterating that NAFDAC would continue the enforcement at all the times.

According to him, the operation was also extended to the agrochemicals and cosmetics stores, part of the agency’s efforts to ensure that quality and right products were in circulation in the markets.

He urged Nigerians to always check the NAFDAC registration levels as well as the manufacturing and expiry dates of items before using them.

Adamu commended sister agencies, law enforcement agencies, traders’ associations, individuals and groups for their supports to NAFDAC toward safeguarding public health.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed an appeal challenging the judgement by the Federal High Court, which acquitted Abiodun Agbele, an associate of the former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and three others, in the N1.2bn money laundering charge brought against them by the commission.

In a notice, the commission faulted Justice Nnamdi Dimgba’s ruling, which stated that Agbele, Sylvan Mcnamara Limited, De Privateer Limited, and Spotless Investment Limited do not have a case to answer.

The defendants are standing trial on a 24-count amended charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of N1.219 billion.

The N1.2bn is said to be part of the sum of N4.7 billion belonging to the Federal Government and allegedly transferred from an account associated with the Office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, in the Central Bank of Nigeria.

However, in June, Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court Abuja upheld the no case submission application filed by the defendants.

In the notice of appeal, the EFCC, through its prosecuting counsel, Senior Advocate of Wahab Shittu, listed 17 grounds of appeal and sought two reliefs from the Court of Appeal.

First, it sought an order allowing the appeal set aside the ruling of Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, and in its place holding that the 1st, 3rd and 4th respondents have a case to answer on several counts of the amended charge.

The commission also sought an order directing the 1st, 3rd and 4th respondents to enter into their defence before the trial court.

The EFCC expressed its dissatisfaction with the whole decision of the lower court June 21 ruling.

The commission said there is overwhelming evidence that N1.219 million from the account of the National Security Adviser, NSA, of Nigeria domiciled with CBN and earmarked for security purposes and paid into the account of the 2nd respondent by the office of the NSA was unlawfully diverted by the 1st, 3rd and 4th respondents to fund Fayose’s governorship election.

It said that the “trial court erred in law in using the ongoing proceedings before another court of competent jurisdiction to determine the merits of the proceedings before the trial court.”