Author: Jide Ige

Ex-Aviation minister, Hadi Sirika in EFCC custody over alleged N8bn Air Nigeria fraud

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Hadi Sirika, the immediate past miniter for aviation has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday. The PUNCH correspondent, who was at the Wuse office of the EFCC, observed the embattled former minister’s arrival at the anti-graft agency’s Abuja office. Following his arrival at the command, Sirika is currently meeting with EFCC investigators to answer questions on alleged fraudulent…

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Legend Twist gives consumers an unforgettable night at trace wive with D’banj and Alte culture festival

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Legend Twist pulled out all the stops at Trace Live with D’banj, commemorating his two-decade journey as a stage icon. The electrifying event, held on April 12, 2024, at Terra Kulture, delivered an unforgettable experience. Guests arrived dressed to impress, brimming with excitement as they sampled Legend Twist’s trio of flavors – Lemon, Ginger, and Pineapple – and soaked in the vibrant atmosphere. As the lights dimmed, signaling the start of the show, the crowd erupted in cheers as D’Banj took the stage. The music legend treated fans to a…

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Dana Air overshoot runway at Lagos Airport, management expresses regrets

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A Dana Air aircraft overshot the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. The incident was reported to have occurred a few minutes past 10 am. Reports claim there are no casualties recorded, but details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The management of Dana Air has however confirmed reports that one of its aircraft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. The airline…

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Gov. Adeleke’s wives in hot battle for First Lady’s office

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The two wives of Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Ngozi and Titilola are embroiled in a hot battle for who occupies the office of first lady in the state. The two women blew the battle for supremacy open as they attempt to outdo each other as the state hosts the First Lady of the Federal Republuc of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday, April 23. Ngozi and Titilola released different posters welcoming Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Osun State. Both wives, Ngozi and Titilola, have consistently laid claim to the Office of…

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Other aspirants protest as Gov. Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo APC governorship ticket

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The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, emerged the winner of the governorship primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state held between Saturday and Sunday. Though as of the time of filing this report, the results of the poll were still being announced by the chairman of the primary election committee and Governor of Kogi State, Mr Usman Ododo, Aiyedatiwa was in clear lead. As of the time of filing this report, results from 15 out of the 18 local government areas in the state…

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First Bank names Alebiosu as Adeduntan’s replacement

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First Bank of Nigeria has named Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu as its acting managing director with effect from April 2024. The Bank stated this in a release signed by its acting company secretary Adewale Arogundade. Alebiosu takes over from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December 2024. The release stated that “following the resignation of the managing director/CEO of FirstBank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Board of Directors has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as the acting CEO of the…

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Access Pensions to empower Africa’s next wave of talents with market readiness training

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As the job market welcomes a new wave of talent post NYSC, Access Pensionshas announced the ‘Shape Your Future’ live empowerment webinar. This session is designed to prepare and equip young individuals as they transition into the business world or workforce, whether as employees or entrepreneurs. Scheduled for April 25, 2024, from 12:00 WAT, ‘Shape Your Future’ brings together industry experts and thought leaders to share invaluable insights and strategies for success. The sessions will feature distinguished speakers including Joycee Awosika, Founder/CEO Oriki Group who will speak on the topic‘Getting…

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Access Holdings’ shareholders back capital raising plan, hail Aig-Imoukhuede’s return as chairman

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The shareholders of Access Holdings Plc at the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Friday, April 19, 2024, unanimously backed the Group’s plan to establish a capital raising programme of up to US$1.5 billion as well as the subset initiative to raise up to N365 billion, specifically, through a Rights Issue of ordinary shares to its shareholders. The proceeds of the Rights Issue would be used to support ongoing working capital needs, including organic growth funding for its banking and other non-banking subsidiaries. The shareholders also ratified the appointments…

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FG declares Kogi ex-Gov., Yahaya Bello, wanted

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The Federal Government on Thursday put the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on its watchlist to prevent him from escaping from the country. The Nigerian Immigration Service, in a circular dated April 18, 2024 and signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, alerted the police and the Department of State Services to effect the former governor’s arrest. This came hours after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared Bello wanted in connection to an alleged case of money laundering to the…

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RC Ojodu hosts Rotary Family Health Day

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*Rotary Club of Ojodu Hosts Successful Rotary Family Health Day, Benefiting Hundreds in Lagos-Ogun Outskirts* The Rotary Club of Ojodu, a beacon of community service and humanitarian efforts, recently concluded a highly successful Rotary Family Health Day (RFHD) from Tuesday, April 16th, to Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. The event, held in front of Destiny Child Primary School, 30 Paul Avenue, Powerline Yakoko, Ojodu, witnessed an outpouring of support from volunteers and medical professionals, all dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the local community. This year’s RFHD was Chaired…

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NUBIFIE pickets Heritage bank for dismissing over 1000 staff

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The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE), today shut down Heritage Bank’s head office in Lagos following the sack of over 1000 personnel by the management of the bank led by Mr. Akinola George-Taylor without following due process, The union said it had resolved to continue with the picketing until the management of the bank decides to do the needful by ensuring the sacked workers get their legitimate severance package. The aggrieved ex-staff of the bank have locked the gate and prevented anyone from going in…

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More troubles for ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello as FG condemns Gov. Ododo’s rescue mission, EFCC issues wanted notice

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Trouble seems not to have abated for ex-Kogi State governir, Yahaya Bello as the federal government in strong terms condemned his rescue effort by the Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo even as the Economic and Financial Crimes Comission has declared him wanted, threatening to enlist the military to effect his arrest. The EFCC declared the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes. This was according to a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday. “Former Kogi State Governor,…

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Tinubu orders NOUN graduates to be admitted into NYSC, Law School

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The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) graduates in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. He also directed graduates of the Law faculty in the institution to be allowed to enrol in Law School upon graduation. Tinubu gave the orders through the Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Biodun Saliu, who represented the President at the institution’s 13th convocation ceremony on Saturday, April 13. “With the changing demographics of our great nation, the…

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Kogi Gov., Ododo smuggles embattled godfather from EFCC siege

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Usman Ododo, the governor of Kogi state’s visit to the Abuja home of his predecessor and political godfather saved the day for the embattled ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello ad he was reportedly smuggled out of EFCC siege by his godson. Gunshots were heard in the premises while the former governor was being smuggled out of the premises by his successor and kinsman. An EFCC official could be overheard speaking with someone suspected to be his superior on the phone, stating that Bello was inside Ododo’s car, which departed. Operatives of the…

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Jazzist Yinka Davies to serenade as Rotary rewards Humanitarian reporters

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Sensuous Jazz singer, lyricist and vocalist, Yinka Davies is to perform and serenade guests at Rotary International District 9110 Humanitarian Reporting Awards (RHRA) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Keystone Hall, Rotary Centre, 8 Ladoke Akintola Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. According to Rotary International District 9110 Governor, Rotarian Ifeyinwa Ejezie “ the renown jazz musician, lyricist, and dancer, Yinka Davies would entertain guests, journalists and Rotarians at the Rotary District 9110 Humanitarian Awards ceremony.” Ejezie further stated that“ RHRA Awards is aimed at recognising and honoring journalists for their support…

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WEMA Bank’s depositors, stakeholders jittery as scammers cart away N685.5m

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Wema Bank Plc is swimming in troubled waters as depositors and stakeholders are jittery over the safety of their funds and the health of the lender over the high level of fraud cases the bank recorded in the year 2023 amounting to over N1.13bn. National Infinity reports that in its full-year 2023 financial statement released recently, the bank disclosed that it recorded fraud in its system to the tune of N1.136 billion. This has become worrisome to financial analysts and further shows that the bank’s security system may be either…

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Humanitarian Ministry Probe: EFCC recovers another $445,000, N3bn

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said on Sunday it has freshly recovered $445,000 and N3bn in the ongoing probe of the scandal in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed that the $445,000 and N3bn were recovered between March and April in addition to N30bn earlier recovered before March, which the EFCC Chairman, Olu Olukoyede, referenced in an interview. Oyewale said, “The interview with the commission’s chairman, which was recently released, was done mid-March, and as at that time, the N30bn was what had been…

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Sharp Practices at Betta Edu’s Ministry: We are probing Bank CEOs, officials -EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it has quizzed the Managing Directors of some banks and suspended some officials in the ongoing probe into alleged financial misappropriation in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. The EFCC said the investigation has revealed that the banks’ MDs and officials were involved in several sharp practices. The position of the EFCC followed reactions that have greeted the probe of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. As a precursor to the commencement of investigation, the Minister…

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Foreign airlines conspiring against us, Air Peace boss, Onyeama alleges

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Allen Onyema, chairman of Nigerian indigenous carrier Air Peace, has voiced concern over alleged conspiracy among foreign carriers operating the Nigeria-UK route. He claimed that these carriers are deliberately undercutting airfares on the route as part of a scheme to push Air Peace out of international operations. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Onyema asserted the existence of an “unspoken alliance” among foreign airlines. He alleged that these airlines are employing lower pricing strategies with the aim of forcing Air Peace off the Nigeria-London route. “If they…

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Mummy of Lagos, Bobrisky jailed 6-months for Naira mutilation

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Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, self-styled ‘mummy of Lagos’ and also known as Bobrisky has been sentenced to six months in jail with no option of a fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos. The judgement was handed down on Friday, April 12. The controversial cross-dresser pleaded guilty to the charge of naira abuse. Justice Awogboro, in her sentence, said the judgment will serve as a deterrent to others who are fond of abusing and mutilating the naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday,…

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I am a man, Bobrisky affirms sex status in court

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Controversial crossdresser and internet celebrity, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has confirmed his gender during his trial on charges of naira abuse in court on Friday. Recall the crossdresser was handed a six-month jail sentence by Abimbola Awogboro, a judge of the federal high court in Lagos. The self-styled ‘Mummy of Lagos’ has ignited controversy over his gender status. Known for dressing as a woman, Bobrisky claims to have undergone different surgeries to change his gender. At some point, the social media influencer even said he was ready to bear a child.…

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Zenith Bank’s profit shoots up by 180% to N796bn in 2023 financial year

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Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2023, achieving a remarkable triple-digit growth of 125% in gross earnings from NGN945.6 billion reported in 2022 to NGN2.132 trillion in 2023. According to the audited financial results for the 2023 financial year presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), this impressive triple-digit growth in gross earnings resulted in a Year-on-Year (YoY) increase of 180% in Profit Before Tax (PBT) from NGN284.7 billion in 2022 to NGN796 billion in 2023. Profit After Tax (PAT) also recorded triple-digit…

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Two plunge into lagoon as bus crashes on 3MB

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Tragedy occurred on the newly-rehabilitated 3rd Mainland Bridge on Wednesday, when a fully-loaded 20-seater commercial bus hit the railings, sending two passengers into the Lagoon. This occurred on a day Nigeria’s Muslim faithful joined the rest of the world in celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid-el-Fitri. According to an eyewitness, who identified himself as Akinola Adeniyi, the tragedy occurred at about 11.30 am. He said the commercial bus en route to the Island from Iyana-Oworo suddenly hit the railings on the bridge. Adeniyi attributed the cause…

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Dollar crashes to N1, 101 as CBN pumps $15.88m into the market

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has crashed the exchange rate for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to N1,101 per dollar from N1,251/$1, following rising inflow of the greenback into the country. The apex bank also planned to sell $15.88 million to 1,588 eligible BDCs. At this rate, the BDCs would sell at not more than 1.5 per cent margin to the public, thus selling at N1,117.5/$1. In a letter addressed to the president of the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria, the CBN announced the sale of…

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Soulcom celebrates 20 years of ‘Soulful Engagement’ unveils Ugochuckwu Uwajei as new COO

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Soulcomms, a leading Strategic Communications and Engagement Agency has marked a significant milestone – its 20th anniversary. This momentous occasion not only commemorates two decades of excellence and innovation but also signals a new chapter with the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer. The company’s 20th anniversary celebration was marked with an exclusive Cocktail event with the theme, “20 Years of Soulful Engagement.” Clients, Industry Stakeholders, former staff of the company, and other esteemed guests graced the colourful occasion. The highpoint of the occasion was the unveiling of Soulcomms’…

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Kano Govt drags Ganduje, family to court over alleged fraud, bribery

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The Kano government has filed an eight-count charge against Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of the state, for allegedly collecting $200,000 from a contractor. In a charge sheet seen by TheCable and filed before the Kano high court, the state government said the offence contravened Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Commission Commission Law 2008. The defendants in the case are Ganduje, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lesaga General Enterprises The state government also accused Ganduje of collecting $210,000 kickback from…

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Left-wing pan-Africanist, Faye sworn-in as Senegal’s 5th President

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a left-wing pan-Africanist, was sworn in Tuesday as Senegal’s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory on a pledge of radical reform 10 days after he was released from prison. The 44-year-old has never before held an elected office but several African leaders attended the ceremony in the new town of Diamniadio, near the capital Dakar. “Before God and the Senegalese nation, I swear to faithfully fulfil the office of President of the Republic of Senegal,” Faye said before the gathered officials. He also vowed to…

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Reps summon KFC over alleged discrimination against physically challenged

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The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the management of a popular food outlet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, over the alleged ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and a person living with a disability. The committee’s chairman, Bashiru Ayinla, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing House of Representatives correspondents at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Ayinla, a member of the All Progressives Congress representing Oshodi/Isolo-1 Federal Constituency, Lagos State, said the committee would ensure that those found to have breached the Disability…

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We will hunt down fake certificate holders -Education minister

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The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Tuesday, said security agencies will go after individuals with fake degree certificates in the country. According to the minister, the individuals will be tracked after the committee inaugurated to investigate the activities of degree mills in the country submits its report. The Federal Ministry of Education had earlier set up an investigative panel to probe activities of degree mills following an investigative report published by Daily Nigerian which exposed the activities of degree mills in Benin Republic. The Daily Nigerian reporter, Umar…

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Hope for price fall as Dangote refinery begins sale of diesel to marketers

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the sale of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, to oil marketers nationwide. Dealers and officials of the plant confirmed, as it was gathered that the refinery commenced diesel sales last week. “They started pumping out diesel to marketers last week. They also promised to sell aviation fuel soon. Some of my members confirmed this to me after making a purchase,” the National President of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, told newsmen. He said the move by Dangote would lead to…

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Lagos-London flight: Air Peace responds to high demands, increases capacity

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Air Peace, Nigeria’s flag carrier, has announced an increase in capacity on its Lagos-London flights. The airline made the announcement on its X page on Wednesday. On March 30, Air Peace commenced its Lagos-London flight services. During an interview on Arise TV on April 2, Allen Onyema, chief executive officer of Air Peace, said the airline sold out tickets for the Lagos-London flights until September. However, due to the high demand to fly with the airline, Air Peace on Wednesday said more seats have been created to meet the passengers’…

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Photo of Bobrisky after EFCC’s arrested him for naira mutilation

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Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, a popular cross dresser has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The Commission, in a statement via X on Thursday, said it invited the 31-year-old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024. According to EFCC, investigations also…

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Group warns against desecration of Olubadan stool

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The IBILE G-7, a cultural and non-political organization has warned the traditional Chiefs in Ibadan land not to allow politics and politicians to use them to desecrate the Olubadan stool, reputed to be the best, most reliable, and non- controversial kingship ascendancy system in the entire Yorubaland. The process of ascendancy to the stool of Olubadan, which has become the envy of other towns in Yorubaland and which is now a case study in countries across the world about monarchies in Africa, may degenerate into absurdity and unnecessary controversy, which…

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How late Alao Akala’s ADC commited suicide

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A Deputy Commissioner of Police attached to the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCIID), Gbolahan Olugbemi has allegedly committed suicide in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The body of the DCP, who had served as an aide to former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala was reportedly discovered in his apartment with noose round his neck hanging. Though, full investigation is yet to be carried out to ascertain the cause of his death, a source said that it looks like a suicide. The deceased DCP Gbolahan Olugbemi was said to have come home for…

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4th Time Winner: Again Zenith Bank wins Global Finance’ Best Bank in Nigeria

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Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024, winning the award for the fourth time since 2019. The Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious Global Finance announced its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards Winners. The editors of Global Finance made the selections after extensive consultations with corporate financial executives, bankers and banking consultants, and analysts worldwide. Factors considered in selecting the top banks ranged from the quantitative objective to the informed…

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CBN increases commercial banks capital base to N500bn

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Nigeria’s Central Bank, on Thursday, unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at N500bn. This is coming days after the apex bank urged Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base to strengthen the financial system. This was according to a statement released by the apex bank on Thursday. The statement reads, “Confirming this in Abuja, on Thursday, Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Sidi Ali, said the new minimum capital base for commercial banks…

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Police arrest 8 suspects over murder of 6 Police officers in Delta

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ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Police Force said the police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of its officers on a fact-finding mission in the Ughelli area of Delta. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, Adejobi said the officers on a fact-finding mission, were on Feb. 23, ambushed while others on a rescue mission were also ambushed, resulting in the death of six police officers. He said the arrest followed intensive investigative efforts of police operatives. According to him, five suspects were…

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We have restored national grid -TCN

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has successfully restored the national power grid following its collapse at 4:28 pm on Thursday. TCN, in a statement on Friday, said the grid attained full recovery by 10 pm on the same day. However, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company said on Friday that it was able to receive minimal power supply from the grid to put Agbara, Ojo, Akangba, Ajah, Lekki and Alagbon Transmission Stations on supply. The spokesperson of the TCN, Ndidi Mbah, said, “We remain optimistic that power supply will…

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Gunmen storm Oriyanrin, abduct 2 Cele worshippers

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly attacked a Celestial Church in Oriyanrin, a suburb of Orimerunmu in Ogun State, abducting two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident occurred at the church located near Oriyanrin village, on the outskirt of Orimerunmu, near Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola in a statement on Friday, the perpetrators fled through a thick forest behind the church. The statement reads “Suspected kidnapping:…

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Nigerian Breweries Brings “The Big Weekend Experience 2.0” to Onitsha, Warri, Akure This Easter

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Nigerian Breweries, the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria, is set to host the second edition of the “Big Weekend Experience” across three cities simultaneously – Onitsha, Warri, and Akure. The event promises an exciting celebration of beer, featuring Nigerian Breweries’ top brands, live musical performances, and the opportunity to win fantastic prizes. Kicking off at 2 pm in each city, beer lovers can anticipate a thrilling day filled with good vibes, great music, cold beer, and the chance to win incredible prizes. The event will showcase Nigerian Breweries’…

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Tinubu honours Okuoma slain soldiers with National honours, gifts houses, scholarships to families

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The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has bestowed posthumous national honours on the four officers and 13 soldiers killed in Okuama, Delta State on March 14, 2024. The four gallant Officers have been accorded the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON) while the 13 courageous soldiers who also lost their lives have been Awarded the Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) Medal. The President said that the Federal Government would provide a house in any part of the country to each of the families of the four…

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Defence Headquaters declare Prof., 7 others wanted over soldiers’ assasination

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Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has declared no fewer than eight persons wanted over the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Delta State. The DHQ declared in a post on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Sharing the pictures of the wanted suspects, it wrote: “ATTENTION!!! The following persons are hereby declared wanted.” The soldiers while on a peace mission to the community were surrounded and killed by some irate youths in the area. Tinubu bestows national honours on fallen soldiers, approves houses, scholarships for families…

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How KFC dehumanised me, Adebola Daniel laments

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Adebola, the son of Otunba Gbenga Daniel, a srving Senator and a former governor of Ogun State, has lamented how he was denied access to the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) branch at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. Adebola, in a series of tweets on his X account on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, described his ordeal as “the worst sort of public humiliation” he ever had. The son of the incumbent senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, said he felt less than human, “like a guard dog…

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FAAN shuts KFC for discriminating against disabled Senator’s son

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) shut down the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos over the alleged discriminatory treatment of Adebola Daniel, a passenger with reduced movement, on Thursday, March 27, 2024. This was made known in a statement issued by the FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah. The victim, Adebola is the son of a former governor of Ogun State and a serving Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. He recounted his experience at the KFC outlet at…

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DHQ to post images of wanted persons at embassies, strategic places

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The Defence Headquarters has said it will place the banner containing the names and pictures of the people it just declared wanted in strategic locations across the country. The DHQ had earlier declared wanted no fewer than 97 persons, including terrorists and insurgents, among others, for allegedly being behind violent crimes in the country. Among those declared wanted is the Finland-based Simon Ekpa, who is the factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and also the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. The IPOB factional…

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How we rescued 137 Kaduna school children in Zamfara -DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters, on Sunday, said troops rescued the abducted pupils and teachers of LEA School Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna within Zamfara State. On March 7, 2024, about 287 pupils and teachers of the school were abducted by suspected terrorists who took them into the forest. Their abductors subsequently requested a ransom of N1bn for their release, setting a deadline of March 27, 2024, for the payment. But the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement, stated that the victims were…

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Nomination opens for The Voice Achievers Award 2024

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Nairobi, Kenya 2024… The Voice Achievers Award Inc. proudly announces the opening of nominations for the esteemed 13th edition of The Voice Achievers Award ceremony, set to be held in Nairobi, Kenya on August 15th and 16th, 2024. The award aims to recognize exceptional individuals, businesses, non-governmental institutions, and governmental entities from Africa and the Diaspora, along with friends of Africa, whose contributions have significantly impacted society. Building on the success of the 2023 ceremony in Almere, The Netherlands, and from all our previous ceremonies, the 2024 edition seeks to…

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Announcing the 2024 GTCO Food and Drink Festival… A Celebration of Authentic Flavours

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The countdown has begun to the 7th edition of the most anticipated culinary festival in Africa and Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) is excited to announce dates for the 2024 GTCO Food and Drink Festival, set to take place from Friday, April 26th to Sunday, April 28th, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The GTCO Food and Drink Festival is widely recognised as the continent’s biggest food and drink festival, bringing together millions of food lovers and entrepreneurs to celebrate the rich and diverse…

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Zenith Bank names Adaora Umeoji as first female GMD

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Zenith Bank Plc. has appointed Dr. Adaora Umeoji as its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment takes effect from June 1. Umeoji takes over from Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the bank’s current Group Managing Director, whose five-year term expires on May 31. The bank’s Company Secretary, Mr. Michael Out, in a notification sent to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, said that the appointment was subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The company secretary noted that Umeoji would be the first…

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Danjuma: Falconets good enough to retain African Games’ gold

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Coach Chris Musa Danjuma is expectedly sanguine following his Nigeria U20 girls’ progress to the final of the women’s football event of the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana. The experienced tactician watched with delight as substitutes Judith Adaobi Okah and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, off the bench, provided the goals that sent Uganda’s U20 packing and sent the defending champions to the final against hosts Ghana on Thursday night. “We should have put away some of the chances we created in the first half, but we are happy to get two…

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