AS different reactions continue to trail the conduct of the February 25 presidential election, the Catholic Church and Society Department, has said the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to upload results of the 2023 presidential election to the IReV portal in real-time from polling units, was a …
Read More »Ekpa describes Kanu’s letter as fake, insists he must address Biafrans from Finland
The self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, has rejected the letter written to him by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Ekpa in whose directive South East sits at home every Monday, described the letter read publicly by Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor as fake, …
Read More »EL Clasico: Real Madrid, Barcelona clash in renewed rivalry in USA
Real Madrid and Barcelona will play a pre-season El Clasico ahead of the new season in August. Both sides are currently on a preseason tour in the United States. Barcelona will play their second preseason game after a 5-3 loss against Arsenal in their first game. Speaking ahead of the …
Read More »Turn away from criminality, be granted amnesty — Uzodimma tells Imo bandits
Governor Hope Uzodimma Governor Hope Uzodimma has once again offered to grant Amnesty to bandits who will give up their alms and turn a new leaf. Speaking at the meeting with traditional and community leaders held at Eze Imo Palace, Governor Uzodimma advocated for peace and stability in the State …
Read More »International rights activist condemns coup in Niger republic
President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic ….Urges Tinubu to focus on Nigeria’s security challenge International rights activist, Alhaji Musa Saidu has condemned the coup in Niger Republic , saying there is no alternative to democratic government which guarantees the rights and freedom of the people. Saidu who is President International …
Read More »Fuel Subsidy Removal: Palliatives can’t cure our pains — Nigerians cry out
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South; Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South-West;Sam Oyadonagha; Jimitota Onoyume; Egufe Yafugborhi; Steve Oko; Marie-Therese Nanlong; Rotimi Ojomoyela; Peter Duru; Emma Una; Shina Abubakar; Emem Idio and Chioma Onuegbu CITIZENS, including lawyers, human rights activists, academics, and artisans have faulted the palliative measures put in place …
Read More »‘Daddy no vex’, P-Square, Falz, others beg Oshoala’s dad over shirtless celebration
Nigerian celebrities and fans have taken to social media to seek forgiveness from the father of Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala over her celebration in Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia. Oshoala came on as a second-half substitute to score Nigeria’s third goal of the game over the hosts on Thursday. …
Read More »Wema Bank showcases strong performance – Doubles Profitability. Commences Rights Issuance in Q3
WemaBank announces its unaudited results for Half Year ended 30th June 2023. The commercial bank achieved improved performance including Gross Earnings of ₦89.09bn, a y/y increase of 49% (H1 2022: ₦59.59bn). Interest Income up 53% y/y to ₦76.11bn (H1 2022: ₦49.75bn). Non-Interest Income up 32% y/y to ₦12.98bn (H1 2022: …
Read More »Adaora Umeoji returns as Zenith Bank DMD after CBN’s tenure limit review
Adaora Umeoji Dr. Adaora Umeoji, has been reappointed by the board of Zenith Bank Plc as the lender’s deputy managing director. The announcement was made in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. The re-engagement is effective August 2, 2023. The notice said that the Central …
Read More »Kyari, breaking the jinx, creating prosperity for Nigerians at new NNPCL
By Femi Aderotimi The historic payment of interim dividend by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited into the Federation Account less than three months into the stoppage of payment for fuel subsidy by the Federal Government has proven that Mallam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of …
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