A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on Sunday said it has uncovered fresh plot by embittered oil thieves to blackmail, smear and tarnish the image of the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari. The CSOs, consisting of 42 different organizations, …
Read More »FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ZENITH BANK MAINTAINS POSITION AS NIGERIA’S BEST COMMERCIAL BANK, ALSO NAMED BEST CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BANK AT WORLD FINANCE 2023 AWARDS
For a third year running, Zenith Bank Plc has been named the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking Awards 2023. The bank also emerged as the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria, in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2023, retaining the award for a second consecutive …
Read More »Nestlé Nigeria – H1 2023 Financial Results
Press release – Lagos, July 29, 2023 : Nestlé Nigeria PLC has announced a revenue of N 261.8 billion in the first half of 2023, an 17.7% increase compared to its performance in the same period of 2022. Gross profit is N 107.3 billion, an 34% increase over 80,205 earned …
Read More »INEC’s refusal to upload results jeopardized 2023 elections — Catholic Groups
AS different reactions continue to trail the conduct of the February 25 presidential election, the Catholic Church and Society Department, has said the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to upload results of the 2023 presidential election to the IReV portal in real-time from polling units, was a …
Read More »Ekpa describes Kanu’s letter as fake, insists he must address Biafrans from Finland
The self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, has rejected the letter written to him by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Ekpa in whose directive South East sits at home every Monday, described the letter read publicly by Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor as fake, …
Read More »EL Clasico: Real Madrid, Barcelona clash in renewed rivalry in USA
Real Madrid and Barcelona will play a pre-season El Clasico ahead of the new season in August. Both sides are currently on a preseason tour in the United States. Barcelona will play their second preseason game after a 5-3 loss against Arsenal in their first game. Speaking ahead of the …
Read More »Turn away from criminality, be granted amnesty — Uzodimma tells Imo bandits
Governor Hope Uzodimma Governor Hope Uzodimma has once again offered to grant Amnesty to bandits who will give up their alms and turn a new leaf. Speaking at the meeting with traditional and community leaders held at Eze Imo Palace, Governor Uzodimma advocated for peace and stability in the State …
Read More »International rights activist condemns coup in Niger republic
President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic ….Urges Tinubu to focus on Nigeria’s security challenge International rights activist, Alhaji Musa Saidu has condemned the coup in Niger Republic , saying there is no alternative to democratic government which guarantees the rights and freedom of the people. Saidu who is President International …
Read More »Fuel Subsidy Removal: Palliatives can’t cure our pains — Nigerians cry out
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South; Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South-West;Sam Oyadonagha; Jimitota Onoyume; Egufe Yafugborhi; Steve Oko; Marie-Therese Nanlong; Rotimi Ojomoyela; Peter Duru; Emma Una; Shina Abubakar; Emem Idio and Chioma Onuegbu CITIZENS, including lawyers, human rights activists, academics, and artisans have faulted the palliative measures put in place …
Read More »‘Daddy no vex’, P-Square, Falz, others beg Oshoala’s dad over shirtless celebration
Nigerian celebrities and fans have taken to social media to seek forgiveness from the father of Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala over her celebration in Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia. Oshoala came on as a second-half substitute to score Nigeria’s third goal of the game over the hosts on Thursday. …
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