…As pro-democracy activists regale, eugolise Tinubu’s presidency Tomorrow, 30 years ago, the election touted to be Nigeria’s freest and most credible in its electoral history was annulled by then military President Ibrahim Babangida. Indeed, the June 12, 1993, presidential election, was won by the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) …
Read More »PEPC: Court strikes out LP, Obi’s request seeking INEC’s answers to BVAS failure, others
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) yesterday struck out an application filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Peter Obi, which sought answers from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its claim that ‘technological glitches’ prevented electronic transmission of results of the February 25, presidential election. In …
Read More »Lawyers clash over Emefiele
…As Labour Party flays FG, says suspension vindictive, in bad taste • Ex-CBN governor in our custody – DSS Strong reactions and condemnation by lawyers have continued to trail the removal of the erstwhile Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, from office by President Bola Tinubu, whose …
Read More »I’m not a thief, those who put me in prison know the reason – Orji Kalu weeps
Sen. Orji Kalu Senator Orji Uzor Kalu wept on Saturday during his Valedictory speech on the floor of the senate, saying he is not a thief and has never been one. The emotional former Governor of Abia State said before he came into politics, he could buy anything money could …
Read More »Wema Bank Plc Launches Phygital, Its New in-branch Self Service Offering
Wema Bank Plc, the leading financial institution in innovation and technology has launched Phygital Branch, a self-service platform that combines the best aspects of traditional and digital banking, in all its branches nationwide. “Phygital is the result of Wema Bank’s recognition that a segment of our customers still enjoys the …
Read More »It’s fake news! Tinubu did not suspend Kyari as NNPC GCEO – Presidency Source
Contrary to speculations making the round that President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of Mallam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, there is no such directive from the President. Presidency sources confided in this newspaper on Saturday night that the …
Read More »IT’S FIRSTBANK’S FINEST HOUR
Dazzles stakeholders with growth across key metrics Rising from a lower profit margin of N10.2billion and a debilitating Non-Performing Loan portfolio of 45 per cent in 2015, to an impressive profit of N147billion and a significantly lowered NPL rate of 5.6 per cent in 2022, FirstBank has proven that its back-to-back …
Read More »Emirates unveils new closed loop recycling initiative to reduce plastic
Emirates Airline is unveiling a new closed loop recycling initiative this month, where millions of onboard items such as plastic trays, bowls, snack and casserole dishes, will now be recycled in a local facility and remade into fresh, ready-to-use Emirates meal service products. Marking United Nations World Environment Day on …
Read More »DSS confirms Godwin Emefiele’s arrest
Suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the arrest of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. The arrest of Emefiele by DSS shortly after he was suspended by President Bola Tinubu. But on Saturday, the Services, on its Twitter handle …
Read More »Alleged N1.35bn Fraud: Appeal Court Reserves Ruling in Sule Lamido’s No Case Submission
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved ruling in the appeal by a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, challenging the decision of the Federal High Court dismissing his no case submission. The former governor, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, Aminu Wada Abubakar, and their …
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