A new book has revealed how former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, saved ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo from near bankruptcy before he emerged president in 1999. According to the new book, entitled ‘’Too Good to Die: Third Term and the Myth of the Indispensable Man in Africa,’ Atiku made all his resources available for …
Read More »Money laundering: EFCC places Fayose on watch list
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has extended its dragnet across the security agencies to ensure that Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State does not escape before the handover date in October 16, 2018. This came as Fayose said yesterday, that he is not afraid of facing the EFCC, …
Read More »I cannot be impeached, I’ll never step down as Senate president —Saraki
As IBB assures him on his presidential ambition By Wole Mosadomi Minna—Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has boasted that he can never be impeached, saying All Progressives Congress, APC, championing the cause is in minority and does not have the powers to carry out the threat. He also made it …
Read More »2019: Kogi PDP denies Sen. Attai Aidoko automatic ticket
All is not going well concerning the bid by the lawmaker representing Kogi East Senatorial District of Kogi State, Senator Attai Aidoko, to return to the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as his ambition suffered another set-back. This is consequent upon …
Read More »Buhari has not changed from who he was in 1983, says Lamido
presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Sule Lamido has called on Nigerians to join hands with his party to rescue the country from the clutches of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC. He insisted that Buhari who staged a coup in …
Read More »2019: Atiku petitions Buhari, alleges threat to life
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has petitioned President Muhammad Buhari over alleged threat to his life and those of his family members regarding his decision to contest the 2019 presidency. Atiku, who is one of the aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the petition dated …
Read More »Emefiele emerges Chairman of W’Africa Monetary Zone
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was Thursday elected chairman of the West Africa Monetary Zone (WAMZ) at the ongoing sub-regional meeting hosted by Nigeria. Critical stakeholders in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) sub-region, including central banks, ministries of finance, policy makers, …
Read More »First Bank MD, Adeduntan at the signing of MoU between China and Africa.
Officials and business executives from China and Africa recently convened in China for a High-Level dialogue among Chinese and African Business representatives. Adesola Adeduntan, the MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Subsidiaries was in participation and below are pictures taken at the event.
Read More »GAVI Champion for Africa, Dr. Awele Elumelu, Joins Global Health Leaders to Champion Increased Vaccine Coverage in Under-Immunised Nations
Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2018: Dr. Awele Elumelu, GAVI Champion for Africa and Founder, Avon Medical Practice, joined other global health leaders at a Photo Exhibition organised by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, for increased vaccine coverage in under-immunised nations. The event tagged “Vaccine Heroes” was held on September 10, 2018, in …
Read More »DIAMOND BANK INTRODUCES SMEZONE TO EMPOWER & PROMOTE SMEs ACROSS NIGERIA
Diamond Bank Plc has announced the launch of SMEZONE– a digital platform based business community for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) in the country where they can easily access relevant, network and be mentored with & by other entrepreneurs, attend webinars, receive newsletters and participate in competitions that ultimately help position their …
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