Brazilian authorities have successfully thwarted a planned attack on Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio de Janeiro. According to police, the suspects intended to use improvised explosive devices to carry out the attack and gain notoriety on social media. One individual has been arrested in connection with the failed plot. The …
Read More »Jonathan, Kekere-Ekun, Others to honour Ex-CJN Ariwoola with Book Launch
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and several other stakeholders in the legal profession are expected to grace the launch of a book chronicling the judicial career of former Chief Justice of …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Output growth hits 15-month high in April
The start of the second quarter of 2025 saw a further improvement in business conditions among Nigerian companies amid strengthening customer demand and growth of output. In response, firms ramped up their purchasing activity and took on extra staff, but this expansion of capacity was not sufficient to prevent a …
Read More »Alleged N2.7b fraud: Court admits more evidence against Sirika, others
Justice S.C. Oriji of the FCT High Court, Maitama on Monday, May 5, 2024 admitted more evidence in the trial former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika and others for abuse of office to the tune of N2.7billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting the former minister alongside his …
Read More »Wema Bank Celebrates 80 Years of Impact
…Sets the stage for a future of more possibilities Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially marked the incredible milestone of its 80th anniversary on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Celebrated as Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, Wema Bank was founded on …
Read More »PSN Lagos slams NMA’s rejection of consultant pharmacists
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Lagos State Branch, has condemned the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for what it describes as “hostile and monarchical” attempts to undermine the implementation of the Consultant Pharmacist Cadre, which was approved by the Federal Government. Why Jamaica can tell …
Read More »2027: Bayelsa gov bans early politicking, threatens to sack appointees
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has warned his appointees to desist from engaging in political activities ahead of the yet-to-be-released 2027 election guidelines by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Diri, who gave the warning on Wednesday at the 162nd meeting of the state executive council in Yenagoa, stressed that any …
Read More »Man defrauds bank of N16.7m, gets jail sentence
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced a man, Abubakar Sani, to one year imprisonment for defrauding Lotus bank of N16.7 million. Justice Olubusola Okunuga convicted Sani following his guilty plea to an amended one-count charge of being in possession of an item reasonably suspected to have been stolen. …
Read More »Zamfara factional assembly dissolves house committees, alleges financial misappropriation
The Zamfara State Factional House of Assembly on Wednesday announced the dissolution of all principal officers, standing committees, and appointed two sensitive committees to give the institution a better focus. This was disclosed by the factional speaker, Bashar Gummi, shortly after the House Plenary, which was held in Gusau, the …
Read More »Gov Eno set to leave PDP, declares defection plans
A former lawmaker, Otuekong Sunny Jackson Udoh has advised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umoh Eno to show wisdom and magnanimity after his triumph at the Supreme Court last Thursday. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sparked speculation over a potential political realignment after openly questioning the viability …
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