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                                                            Muhammadu-Buhari A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety), and a prominent chief in Ibadan land, Oyo State, Dr. Taiye Ayorinde, yesterday called on the federal government to completely cancel its proposed Ruga policy, saying suspending it is nothing but sitting on …

A Sports Analyst, Deji Okeowo, has advised Coach Gernot Rohr and the technical crew to map out strategies that will  make the team lift the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Okeowo gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun, …

Zenith Bank Plc has introduced the Zenith Timeless Account, which allows Nigerians aged 55years and above to enjoy free financial services. The Zenith Timeless Account is a product offering targeted at senior citizens (aged 55 years and above), pensioners, potential and existing retirees, that allows them bank for free and …

NIGERIA’s debt portfolio rose by 2.3 per cent to N24.947 trillion (about $81.274 billion) in the first quarter of the year, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said in a report released on Wednesday. “The Total Public Debt (TPD) grew marginally by 2.30 per cent when compared to the figure of …

he management of The PUNCH has appointed new editors for its daily and weekend titles following the sack of the former helmsmen. The newspaper on Tuesday, after interviewing about 15 people appointed Ademola Oni as the Daily Editor of The PUNCH to replace Martin Ayankola. Oni was the Sunday Editor …

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial institution has reiterated its commitment to impact the lives of the less privileged and children living with disabilities across the country and in its host communities across the world. The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, made this pledge …

The newly appointed Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Mr Mele Kyari has pledged to reposition the corporation. Kyari said he would make the NNPC to be a global company of excellence to portray the good image of the company. He made the pledge on Tuesday in …

Fidelity Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks has won the ‘Best Digital Networking Bank For Entrepreneurs, Africa 2019’ at 2019 PWM Wealth Tech Awards held in London, United Kingdom (UK) recently. Organized by Professional Wealth Management (PWM), a Financial Times Publication, the awards celebrate excellence in wealth management technology. …

Baru, Kyari In an advanced official inaugural speech cited by THE WHISTLER on Monday, the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kolo Kyari, has promised to the fight corruption and improve transparency as he takes over the affairs of the NNPC. Kyari officially took over …

An assistant superintendent of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Nura Dalhatu, has been hospitalised after showing traits of mental ailments at the office. Dalhatu created an odd spectacle Monday morning when he resumed office at the Customs Headquarters, Abuja, wearing the rank of a Deputy Comptroller General. According to Mr. …