President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on his birthday. Tinubu described Kalu as a seasoned parliamentarian who has demonstrated outstanding legislative acumen and commitment since his election in 2019 to represent Bende Federal Constituency. Tinubu acknowledged the Deputy Speaker’s …
Read More »Ezekwesili responds to Natasha’s bribe-for-support accusation
A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to a report that she was bribed to support Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in her sexual harassment claims against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The former Minister of Education made her position on the accusation known in what she referred …
Read More »Dangote thanks President Tinubu for the revolutionary change in the Oil and Gas sector to save Nigeria
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assembling a capable leadership team at the NNPC, highlighting the appointments of Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari as Group Chief Executive Officer and Mr Ahmadu Musa Kida as Non-Executive Chairman. Dangote said he visited the President to commend …
Read More »Unity Bank Launches GenFi, Targets Children, Teens with Gamified Banking Platform
In a bold move to redefine promotion of financial literacy, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has unveiled GenFi, a new digital banking platform tailored to empower kids and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 18 with essential financial skills. The launch follows a report by the Central Bank …
Read More »8,000 terrorists, bandits killed under Tinubu – Defence Minister
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has revealed that no fewer than 8,000 bandits have been killed during the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He said this in a statement issued by Patience Ituke on behalf of the Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence on …
Read More »Aliko Dangote Foundation Announces 2025 YGL Dangote Fellows
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), has unveiled the recipients of the 2025 Aliko Dangote Fellowship – a cohort of gifted and high calibre African changemakers selected as part of the prestigious YGL Class of 2025. This year’s Fellows join a global …
Read More »Brazilian Police foil alleged bomb plot against Lady Gaga’s concert
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 …
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