Emirates has revealed multiple ways its passengers can ensure a smooth and swift travel experience as UAE residents gear up for the first long weekend of the year, in celebration of Eid Al Fitr, Envisaging a busy period for outbound travel from Dubai from 20 April onwards, the Airlines has …
Read More »Fresh crisis imminent as Tinubu may reverse ‘controversial’ sale of Polaris Bank
Ahead of Nigeria’s anticipated political transition, with president-elect Bola Tinubu’s inauguration scheduled for 29 May, speculation is mounting over the fate of Polaris Bank Limited, as the incoming helmsman, is said to be gearing up to reverse its ‘controversial sale. Recall that Polaris Bank was nationalised in September 2018 …
Read More »Onyeali-Ikpe, Olusanya make top 10 on 2023 definitive list of women CEOs
The third annual Africa.com Definitive List of Women Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) was revealed on April 19. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc and Miriam Chidiebele Olusanya, Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Bank made the top 10 list. Both companies are listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The list …
Read More »Sacramento Kings, D’Tigers’ Mike Brown Named NBA Coach Of The Year
Mike Brown, the head coach of the Sacramento Kings and Nigeria’s D’Tigers, has been named NBA Coach of the Year. Brown led the Kings to a successful season, ending the team’s 15-year playoff drought and guiding them to their first playoff appearance since 2006. The Kings finished the regular season …
Read More »Bad advice from bad friends keeps many women single – CDQ
Popular Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, popularly known as CDQ, has revealed that many ladies remain unmarried because of bad advice from bad friends. CDQ stated this in a video shared via his Instastory recently. He said that ladies are wired to love while men are wired to hustle. “Do …
Read More »Zelensky congratulates Tinubu, invites him to visit Ukraine
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his election victory, and invited him to visit the war-torn country. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Vanguard by the Office of the President-elect and signed by Tunde Rahman. Zelenskyy, in a congratulatory …
Read More »INEC denies meeting with Adamawa Govt officials to rig polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denounced a report that its officials deployed to supervise the Adamawa State Governorship rerun paid a nocturnal visit to the state Government House ostensibly to rig the polls for incumbent Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter …
Read More »Gov Emmanuel Commissions 3.5km Afaha Imman-Leprosy Hospital Road
Gov. of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, his deputy, Mr Moses Ekpo and the the state chairman PDP, Mr Aniekan Akpan, during the project commissioning In line with his second term completion Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, on Wednesday, commissioned the 3.5km Afaha Iman-Leprosy Hospital road, …
Read More »Crude oil exports: Malami allegedly paid $200m as whistleblower fees — Reps
•Say AGF not cooperating with investigations •Threaten to arrest him, finance minister The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil, amounting to over $2.4 billion and crude oil export to China from 2014 to date, said yesterday it has uncovered payment …
Read More »Police misconduct: Lawyer commends IG for strict disciplinary measures
Olajengbesi An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, for maintaining strict disciplinary measures in the Nigeria Police Force by getting rid of errant and high-handed policemen within the Force and exposing them to the public to beware and take note …
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