The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of conspiracy, alleging that the commission has refused to assign the defence of the governorship election to any of its lawyers so that the result can be cancelled. The African Action Congress (AAC) candidate …
Read More »Presidency Mocks Opposition as Buhari Returns from Private Visit to London
The presidency yesterday lashed out at online media critics and opposition politicians, who had insinuated that President Muhammadu Buhari might extend his 10-day private visit to London, and said the president’s return to the country on schedule has put them to shame. The president, who left the country from Maiduguri, …
Read More »9th Assembly: PDP speaks on supporting candidates to succeed Saraki, Dogara
Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said its leadership and elected federal legislators have not taken any official position on who to support for the position of presiding officers of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The party’s position was predicated on reports suggesting that its members-elect in the …
Read More »Zenith Bank Reaffirm N0.00 Account Opening Balance for Current, Savings and Other Accounts.
Zenith Bank Plc, the largest bank in Nigeria by tier-1 capital and the foremost provider of financial services to multinationals, corporates and SMES in the country, has affirmed its commitment to accord its growing retail business the same attention and focus that has enabled it become the leading corporate bank …
Read More »Tony Elumelu Foundation to Host the Largest Gathering of African Entrepreneurs at 5th Annual Entrepreneurship Forum, July in Abuja
Presidents of Rwanda and Senegal to Join Over 5,000 African Entrepreneurs The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s foremost champion of entrepreneurship, will host its 5th Annual Forum — the largest annual gathering of African entrepreneurs – on July 26 – 27, 2019. The two-day event will take place at the …
Read More »Panic as plane crash-lands in Ilorin
A training aircraft belonging to the International Aviation College (IAC) Ilorin crash-landed at the Ilorin International Airport on Wednesday. The Diamond plane with registration Number 5N-BNH with two pilots onboard crashed landed at exactly 11:05am without any casualty, it was learnt on Thursday. The incident caused panic within the airport …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC to sponsor university football league till 2023
Stanbic IBTC Group has announced the renewal of its sponsorship of the Higher Institutions Football League (HiFL), which was established last year. The renewal, which will run for five years, till 2023, was announced at the sponsorship MoU signing ceremony held at Stanbic IBTC head offices in Lagos. Stanbic IBTC …
Read More »Kidnappers storm Daura, abduct President Buhari ADC’s father-in-law
Alhaji Musa Umar, the District Head of Daura in Katsina State was kidnapped by gun men on Wednesday evening. This newspaper reliably gathered that Mr Umar, a retired customs comptroller, was abducted after observing Magrib prayer. The traditional ruler is the father of Fatima Musa, wife of Colonel Mohammed Abubakar, …
Read More »Polaris Bank, Mojec sign pact on pre-paid meter
Polaris Bank has reiterated its commitment to the success of the Meter Acquisition Partners (MAP) Project, which ensures that acquisition of pre-paid meters is seamless. The bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tokunbo Abiru, gave the indication at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the bank …
Read More »UBA Celebrates 70 years of Excellent Services to customers at its special CEO Awards gala
Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc with operations in 20 African countries and in the United Kingdom, the USA and Paris, over the weekend, celebrated 70 years of operations in an event that was as exciting as it was nostalgic. Clients, friends and well-wishers from all …
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