The senate and house of representatives will hold a joint sitting on Wednesday to mark 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country. Joint sessions of the senate and house of representatives are uncommon, with the exception of the president’s budget presentation. President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the national …
Read More »Police Have Arrested 12 People Over Killing Of Student — Ajayi Crowther University VC
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo state has announced a three-day mourning period in response to the passing of one of its students. A 200-level Mechanical Engineering student named Akpo Alex was killed by beating last weekend by some of his peers for allegedly stealing a phone. The expulsion of …
Read More »EBENEZER ONYEAGWU CONCLUDES CELEBRATED TENURE WITH BANKING CEO OF THE YEAR IN AFRICA IN THE INTERNATIONAL BANKER AWARDS 2024 FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining this title for the second consecutive year. This award, published in the Spring 2024 issue of International Banker Magazine, …
Read More »Shareholders Throw Weight behind Fidelity Bank’s Recapitalisation Plan
-Investors delighted with bank’s impressive performance Shareholders have expressed readiness to massively support and mobilise for the ongoing recapitalisation of Fidelity Bank Plc amid commendations for the impressive performance of the bank over the years. Shareholders were unanimous that Fidelity Bank has shown strong resilience over the years and demonstrated …
Read More »Kogi Tribunal Upholds Governor Ododo’s Victory, Dismisses SDP, Murtala Ajaka’s Petition
Kogi held its off-cycle election on November 11, 2023, amid allegations of rigging and vote-buying. Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the Kogi State, has lost at the state Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal last week fixed May 27 …
Read More »Labour Party Excos Clash With Thugs At Secretariat Over Embattled Chairman, Julius Abure’s Suspension
The Labour Party in Edo State had suspended Abure from his Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area for anti-party activities. Some suspected thugs have reportedly attacked members and executives of the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party who came to protest the continued stay of …
Read More »Ondo APC Governorship Primary: Court Approves Transfer Of Suit From Abuja To Akure
The case which is slated for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo in Abuja on May 29, will now move to the Federal High Court Akure, which is in line with extant practice direction issued by the Honourable Chief Judge. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has approved …
Read More »‘Save us from chaos,’ Kano govt cries out to Tinubu over Emirship tussle
The Deputy Governor of Kano, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo Kano Government has said the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the ongoing tussle over the throne of the Emir would save the state from descending into chaos. Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo said this at a press conference …
Read More »So sad! Popular Nollywood director Reginald Ebere is dead
So sad! Popular Nollywood director Reginald Ebere is dead Renowned Nollywood director and screenwriter, Reginald Ebere, is dead. Veteran actor Segun Arinze broke the tragic news on Nollywood Giants, a WhatsApp platform for prominent Nigerian entertainers, according to Leadership. The National Secretary of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Perekeme …
Read More »Rita Edochie supports Sarah Martins in criticizing Judy Austin
Rita Edochie Veteran actress Rita Edochie has expressed her support for Sarah Martins, who criticized her former best friend Judy Austin for being involved with a married man. Earlier, Sarah sent a message to Judy, warning her about the consequences of taking someone else’s husband. She advised Judy, the second …
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