Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading advocate for environmental sustainability and ESG in Africa, marked World Environment Day 2025 by partnering with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to host a high-impact symposium themed “Ending Plastic Pollution” at the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos. The event brought …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Extends Relief Efforts to Eti-Osa Community with Food Bank Initiative
As part of its unwavering commitment to reducing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities, Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has distributed food packs to residents of Victoria Island in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos as part of its nationwide Fidelity Food Bank initiative. This initiative, …
Read More »Edo governorship poll: Supreme Court adjourns judgment indefinitely
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned indefinitely for judgment after taking arguments for and against the outcome of the 2024 Edo gubernatorial poll that produced Sen. Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor. Justice Garba Lawal who presided over hearing of the appeal filed by Mr Asue Ighodalo and the …
Read More »Erigga issues strong warning to creatives
Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, also known as Erigga, has issued a warning and advice to creatives concerning their ideas. The rapper on his X handle spoke on the importance of swift action. He stated that delaying execution could lead to someone else bringing the idea to life. “Ideas have a …
Read More »Football Transfer: Liverpool ready to sacrifice Nunez and £17m to capture Osimhen’s signature
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could be on his way to Liverpool this summer as part of a swap deal involving Darwin Nunez. Nunez joined Liverpool in 2022 from Portuguese club Benfica for a huge fee of €85 million. Despite this, the Uruguayan forward has not been able to find consistent …
Read More »Again, Wike denies allocating FCTA land to his children
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has once again dismissed allegations that land in Abuja was allocated to the children of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The FCTA described the claims as “sponsored blackmail.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media …
Read More »AFN plans special diet for Team Nigeria as trials ends
…..AFN plans special diet for Team Nigeria as trials ends …Selected athletes for Team Nigeria to begin camping in Shagamu In a bid to get members of Team Nigeria to the forthcoming CAA U-18/U-20 Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State, South-West, Nigeria fully ready and fit for the big task ahead, …
Read More »Tension in Abuja as hotel abruptly cancels venue for opposition’s ADC unveiling
The planned unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the coalition platform for Nigeria’s major opposition parties hit a stumbling block on Wednesday following a last-minute cancellation by the event venue in Abuja. The programme, scheduled to hold at the upscale Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, was …
Read More »How ex-Minister, Hadi Sirika split N2.7bn airport contract to relatives – Witness
A prosecution witness on Tuesday told the FCT High Court in Abuja how former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, allegedly split an airport contract to evade regulatory scrutiny and channel it to companies linked to his family. The witness, Adekunle Odofin, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …
Read More »David Mark quits PDP ahead of his announcement as ADC’s Interim Chair
David Mark Resigns from PDP, Set to Emerge as Interim Chairman of ADC in Anti-Tinubu Coalition Former Senate President David Mark has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of his anticipated announcement as the interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC is the …
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