Bawa, others were long due for promotion but Magu denied them – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday faulted a claim that its Chairman-designate, Abdulrasheed Bawa, was illegally promoted to Chief Detective Superintendent (CDS) on Grade Level 14 without regard for public service rules. It described the allegation, promoted by an online news medium, as “extremely prejudicial, libelous and untrue”. President Muhammadu Buhari, …

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Kagara students yet to be released, says Niger govt

The 42 persons kidnapped by bandits from the Government Science College Kagara, Niger State, were yet to be released Sunday night, Chief Press Secretary to the Niger governor, Mary Noel-Berje, has said. Noel-Berge however disclosed that efforts were still on to get the abducted students and staff from the kidnappers’ …

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Why Daniel can’t be in PDP, by Armstrong

A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Prince Tope Armstrong Akintunde, has lauded the decision of the former governor of the state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC. He said the former Ogun State governor remained an invaluable asset …

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Vbank debuts #GrowWithV webinar with a Branding edition

Nigeria’s leading digital bank, V bank, has debuted a webinar series to further its #GrowWithV campaign. Throughout the month of February, V bank, a product of VFD Microfinance Bank, has ran series of free advertising campaigns on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to promote small businesses under an initiative it calls …

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Dangote boss hinges business success on effective stakeholders’ management

  The Group Managing Director of Dangote Industries Limited, Olakunle Alake has hinged success of business organisations on the adoption and implementation of effective stakeholders’ management strategies. Speaking on ‘Stakeholder Management: The CEO’s Role’, at the Global CEO-Africa Programme, a collaboration by the Lagos Business school, IESE Business School, Barcelona …

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Seven die in military aircraft crash in Abuja

Seven persons have been confirmed dead after a military aircraft crashed a few yards off the runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja.  Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola stated that the Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning …

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A day in the life of a Jumia Delivery Agent

Ecommerce platforms are meeting disruptive and dynamic needs of customers with distribution networks that ensure products are delivered at different locations and doorsteps with ease and speed. A crucial link in the chain is the services of delivery associates/agents who beat huddles to ensure customer expectations are duly met. The …

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Heavy gridlock over multiple accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

A multiple accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has resulted in a gridlock. According to available information, the accident, involving about six vehicles, occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. However, no life was lost. The accident, according to eyewitnesses, occurred at about 6:30am. It happened around The PUNCH Newspaper axis, …

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