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UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Wednesday joined the rest of the world to celebrate African children in this year’s edition of the International Day of the African Child. June 16 every year, has been set aside by the United Nations …

The acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, has cancelled the screening for the Edo State governorship primary. Mr. Giadom explained that he has taken over based on a previous court order empowering him to do so. According to him, he has the backing of the members of the …

Victor Ogiadom Chief Victor Giadom has said that he is the authentic acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), following a ruling of the FCT High Court. Giadom who is the party’s deputy national secretary said he is the highest ranking official following the ruling of the Court of Appeal …

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has named its Deputy National Chairman (South), Senator Abiola Ajimobi, as acting national chairman of the party. The development followed affirmation of the suspension of National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole by an Appeal Court. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered on Tuesday evening, a three-man panel of the court dismissed Oshiomhole’s appeal against an earlier judgment of a High Court of the Federal …

Aliko Dangote Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has denied reports that he is a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd, an aviation company whose operating license was recently suspended indefinitely by the Ministry of Aviation after flouting lockdown guidelines for safety when it conveyed an artiste to Abuja for a concert.  A …

First Bank of Nigeria Limited on Tuesday announced that one of its staff at its Marina, Lagos branch, has tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19). According to a statement by the bank, all staff of the branch have been asked to go on self-isolation and get tested, while the branch and …

The Lagos State Government has suspended the planned reopening of worship centres (mosques and churches ) slated for Friday June 19 and Sunday June 21. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. He said the decision was informed by increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Lagos. Details …

Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced this on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. More to follow…

Executive Jets Services Limited, has tendered an apology for flying Naira Marley, a singer, to Abuja for a concert. The federal capital territory administration (FCTA) had sealed off the Jabi Lake mall, which hosted the singer, for violating restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Speaking during the briefing of the presidential task force on …