A 36-year-old woman who swore allegiance to Islamic State on Friday pleaded guilty to plotting a bomb attack at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral and a nearby hotel. Safiyya Amira Shaikh entered her plea at London’s Central Criminal Court, or Old Bailey, and will be sentenced on May 11 for preparation …

An area court in Lugbe, Abuja, has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, deputy governor of Bayelsa state, for alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate. The supreme court had voided the victory of David Lyon, governorship candidate of the All Progressive …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended deadline for the sale of forms for various party congresses by one week. PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, said that the deadline had been extended from Feb. 22 to Feb. 29. “By this, the party extends …

In a clear show of its resilience and market leadership, Zenith Bank has announced an impressive result for the year ended December 31, 2019, with profit after tax (PAT) of N208.8 billion, achieving the feat as the first Nigerian Bank to cross the N200 billion mark. According to the bank’s …

Lagos, 21 February 2020; In recognition of the significant role SMEs play in achieving sustainable growth and development in the economy of the country, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited would host SMEs in its 2020 second edition of the SME Business Clinic. The …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has advised intending wives not to marry jobless men. This is coming less than 24 hours after the clergyman advised his male congregant against marrying ladies who can’t cook. The pastor’s post generated a lot of …

Magu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has denied that its chairman, Ibrahim Magu, said coronavirus is caused by corruption. The EFCC on Tuesday described as “false and misleading”, reports that Magu tied the cause of coronavirus to corruption while delivering his speech at the passing out parade of …

Keystone Bank Limited, Nigeria’s most innovative banking services provider, has restated its commitment to environmental sustainability as it recently embarked on tree planting campaign. According to the lender, the event which saw staff of the bank plant trees at the Nigeria Conservation Foundation in Lagos, is in line with its …

Fidelity Bank Plc, has trained over 3,000 undergraduates from various tertiary institution on skills acquisition through its youth empowerment programme. Nnamdi Okonkwo, the bank’s CEO made this disclosure Friday during the closing ceremony of the Fidelity Youth Empowerment Academy (FYEA) held at the Sokoto State University (SSU) in Sokoto. “The …

Lagos, FEBRUARY 16th, 2020; Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. (EMTS), trading as ‘9mobile, has announced the appointment of SBI Media Limited as its official media agency. SBI Media, whose appointment starts with immediate effect, emerged as a result of its vibrancy, creativity, teamwork and resilience. With this appointment, SBI Media …