Fisayo Dele-Bashiru netted a late goal to give the Super Eagles of Nigeria a narrow 1-0 victory over Libya in an AFCON qualifying match held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Friday. Dele-Bashiru’s decisive goal came in the 87th minute of a tense and thrilling encounter. With this win, the Super …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, on Saturday confirmed seven passengers dead in a road traffic crash at Hayin Gada, Kaduna. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Nadabo said, “The road traffic crash occurred at …

Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (oil and gas) has raised alarm over the hacking of his account by a fraudster who is now sending messages to his contacts to solicit for funds. The fraudster, according to a sample of his message shared by the Minister on …

  As the world celebrates the invaluable contributions of teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Wema Bank proudly joins this global recognition by launching the #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge to honor and reward exceptional educators in Nigeria. This initiative aligns with the bank’s commitment to the theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New …

Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has successfully restored full operational services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring that customers can now enjoy seamless access to digital banking services. This restoration follows temporary disruptions caused by a routine upgrade of the bank’s technology infrastructure, which aimed to optimize …

Former President of Nigeria and chairman of the West African Elders’ Forum (WAEF) Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on Ghana’s Electoral Commission and the security authorities to inspire confidence in the people ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections. Jonathan also stressed that the success of elections in …

The attacks and counter-attacks between Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, have taken the front burner in the state, writes MATTHEW OCHEI The current attacks and counter-attacks between the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and the lawmaker representing Delta North …

…No Plan To Amend LG Electoral Law – Kaduna Assembly The Kaduna State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concerns over the legitimacy of the upcoming local government election, scheduled for October 19, 2024. At a press conference held in Kaduna on Wednesday, the party’s chairman, Hon. …

Shares of GSK (GSK.L) surged by as much as 6.5 per cent on Thursday following the announcement of a $2.2bn settlement related to U.S. lawsuits alleging that its discontinued heartburn medication, Zantac, caused cancer. The settlement, disclosed on Wednesday, was significantly lower than anticipated, with JP Morgan previously estimating a …

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has successfully priced its $400m 10.125 per cent notes, which are set to mature on October 15, 2029. Interest payments on the notes will be made semi-annually, on April 15 and October 15 each year, with the first payment commencing on April 15, 2025. This information …