Day: 12 July 2019

‘You are a party of betrayals, leave my brother alone’ Adeleke blasts PDP

Jide Ige

Dr. Deji Adeleke, elder brother to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 22, 2018 governorship poll in Osun State,  Ademola Adeleke, has lashed out at the PDP for failing to fulfil many promises made by the PDP before the family accepted the party’s governorship ticket. In a statement personally signed by the billionaire businessman and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday, Adeleke declared that his younger brother had no intention to contest the governorship election in the first place.  He, however, added that Senator…

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How herdsmen killed Afenifere leader’s daughter

Jide Ige

Daughter of the leader of the Pan Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Mrs Funke Olakunrin was on Friday reportedly shot dead by suspected kidnappers in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources said the deceased was coming from the Lagos end of the Benin/Ore road when her car was attacked by the kidnappers suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state Police Command, Femi Joseph confirmed the incident. He said the suspects were kidnappers who also engaged in…

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Prince Ajibade Ogunoye is Olowo elect

Jide Ige

Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye on Friday emerged as Olowo designate Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State out of 18 contestants. Ogunoye got 14 votes out of 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos, who have sole responsibility to select king for the ancient town, in an election conducted by officials of the local government. Ogunoye is from Ogunoye ruling house of the town. Appreciating his selection, the Olowo-elect said he was elated for being chosen. Ogunoye, who lauded the electoral process, promised to preserve and promote…

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Suspected Herdsmen kill Afenifere leader’s daughter

Jide Ige

Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, says it has received information that Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere chairman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has been killed by persons suspected to be herdsmen. The spokesman for Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, said this in a terse message sent to The PUNCH on Friday. According to Odumakin, the 58-year-old woman was heading to Ore Junction from Akure, Ondo State, when she was attacked and shot by the herdsmen. He said, “We have confirmed the death of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin (58), daughter of our leader, Chief Fasoranti. “Eyewitness accounts…

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Army decorates Lt. Gen. Adeosun, others

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The Nigerian Army has decorated the newly promoted Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, Maj.-Gen. Bulama Biu and Capt. Abubakar Danjibrin at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji in Kaduna State. The officers were decorated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Nuratu Batagarawa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the accelerated promotion of the officers on Tuesday on the recommendation of Buratai. The recommendation and the promotion was in recognition of their achievements in…

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Access Bank wins Sustainable Finance Award in Germany

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Africa’s leading financial institution, Access Bank, has emerged winner of the 2019 Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards for “Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement” for the 4th consecutive time. The award was received in recognition of the Bank’s unwavering commitment towards embedding social, environmental and economic sustainability into its core business strategy that helps address issues across its business operations and value chain. The prestigious award was presented to the Bank’s GMD/CEO, Herbert Wigwe at the award ceremony which took place on July 11th, 2019 at the City Hall of Karlsruhe, Germany and…

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Sanwo-olu appoints Fafore Executive Assistant PR, New Media

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Public Relations expert, Olusegun Fafore as his Executive Assistant New Media and Public Relations. Prior to his appointment, Fafore was the Consultant-in-Chief of Reputation Plus Limited. Fafore specialises in Corporate PR, Financial PR, Media Relations, Stakeholders Management, Communication and Campaign Planning, Crisis communications and Content Development. He worked for Nestoil Limited where he served as Corporate Communications Manager from April 2016 to March 2018. At Nestoil, Fafore led the company’s external communications and stakeholders engagement initiatives. He developed strategic plans for the Corporate Communications Department to facilitate the…

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Armed robbers raid UI’s female hostel

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

The Obafemi Awolowo Hall of residence (Awo) in the University of Ibadan (UI) was attacked by some armed men in the wee hours of Friday.  The Cable reports that the attackers, numbering up to 10, stormed the hall around 1 am and raided for almost two hours. The hall porters were said to have done some inspection in the rooms by 11 pm and when the students heard knocks on their doors, they thought the porters had returned and willingly opened the doors to the attackers. At least five students…

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South Africa denies Nigeria visa-free status, grants Ghana

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South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has added Ghana to a list of seven countries whose nationals will be permitted to enter South Africa visa-free. Nigeria was not included despite the large volume of trade between the two countries. South Africa announced in September 2018, that it was finalising a number of visa waiver agreements with other countries including Ghana to allow travellers to enter the country without a visa. According to the Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, citizens of the seven countries are able to enter South Africa…

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GTBank emerges Best Bank in Africa at Euromoney Awards

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Foremost African financial institution Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been named the Best Bank in Africa 2019 by Euromoney at its annual Awards for Excellence, which held in London on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane. GTBank was also named the Best Bank in Nigeria for a record ninth time, reflecting the Bank’s position as one of the best managed financial institutions in the country, with strong and focused leadership that keep the business in a constant state of re-invention and innovation. Now in its…

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