Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
FCMB Group posts ₦79.3bn Profit Before Tax in first half of 2025
The Banking Group contributed the largest share to Group PBT at 82%, followed by Consumer Finance (11.6%), Investment Management (4.8%),…
₦805m scam scandal: Three company directors dragged to Court in Lagos
The prosecution alleged that the directors and their companies obtained the sum of N805,545,322.00 from BASCHE Limited and CAPSA Technology…
FG scrambles to end Nurses’ strike as hospitals reel from shutdown
According to Professor Pate, the government has already taken steps to tackle the key issues that prompted the strike, with…
Tinubu gives NCCC’s topmost job to Majekodunmi
Having previously served as the NCCC’s Financial Adviser, she has been instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s climate policies and strengthening its…
Conference of Speakers rejects false claim of Osun Speaker’s suspension
Ogundoyin clarified, “No such suspension occurred, and no press conference was held in Ibadan or elsewhere to make such a…
Forest snags Swiss sensation Ndoye in €45M blockbuster deal
Ndoye, who scored nine goals and provided six assists in 41 matches for Bologna last season, helping them win the…
Shock in Benue as Alia sacks all commissioners, Chief of Staff
The biggest surprise of the day was the replacement of the Chief of Staff, Mr. Paul Biam. In his place,…
Massive boost for students as FG increases Scholarship Grants by 50% Nationwide
More than 15,000 students are expected to benefit from the restructured programme, which also includes the Education Bursary Award.
Masked monster who stabbed man dead in front of son jailed 27 years
The Metropolitan Police’s relentless investigation uncovered damning evidence, including over 100 hours of CCTV footage and a chilling YouTube rap…
Lagos First Lady leads thousands in powerful worship at Lagos Praise 5.0
The event showcased commanding performances by gospel icon Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, alongside Yinka Alaseyori, Yinka Erinle, and choral groups…
Kuburat Lawal takes helm as Ikeja Rotary’s 58th President
Immediate past President Rotarian Kayode Situ highlighted the club’s continuity, noting the vocational center’s foundation laid during his tenure, which…
Tinubu unveils powerhouse leadership for Ogoniland’s new Federal University
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chinedu Mmom, also from the University of Port Harcourt’s Department of Geography and Environmental Management, brings extensive…
U.S. slaps sanctions on Brazilian Justice for silencing free speech
Moraes, appointed to Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court in 2017, has been a polarizing figure, overseeing high-profile investigations, including the criminal…
Suspected fake Surveyor remanded in Lagos over impersonation, threats
Despite pleading not guilty, Chief Magistrate O.O. Olatunji ordered Ifeanyi detained at Ikoyi Correctional Facility pending fulfillment of a ₦5…
22 Dead as fuel price protests turn deadly in Angola
The price of diesel has surged to 400 kwanza ($0.54) per litre, a significant burden in a country where, according…
Mystery death near Lagos Hospital: Woman found electrocuted
Others reported that the woman had told locals she had been recently evicted by her landlord and was searching for…
Ecobank drops important notice for customers
Ecobank also assured customers that the new Verve card would support payments across several digital platforms, including Google Play, YouTube,…
Lagos fights traffic chaos with 10,000 trucks in E-Call system
Approximately 10,000 trucks have been registered to date, with additional registrations ongoing, according to Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public…
U.S. warns: Nations must rescue 30,000 citizens from Syrian camps
The State Department, in a statement on Tuesday, stressed that the only lasting solution to the humanitarian and security crisis…
U.S. mass shooting: Gunman kills four, self in Office Tower rampage
Witness Nekeisha Lewis, dining in a nearby plaza, described hearing “a quick two shots and then rapid fire,” followed by…
Florida Woman jailed for hiding $90m in Foreign Accounts
Authorities say Rosenberg was well aware that the accounts, some in her name, had never been reported to the U.S.…
Pennsylvania monster Woodfield gets 30 years jail for child abuse horror
U.S. Attorney David Metcalf for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania added, “Woodfield didn’t just view images; he sought out sex…
Lagos gears up for Strategic Retreat to boost Ministry performance
Participants, including Commissioner, Permanent Secretary, Directors, and senior officials, will engage in high-level discussions to enhance the ministry’s relevance and…
UK to recognise Palestinian Statehood in September with Conditions, Starmer announces
The decision, outlined during a cabinet meeting and detailed in a subsequent news conference, is part of an eight-part peace…
Final-year student’s ‘Thank You NELFUND’ sparks Online praise for Student Loan
The post quickly gained traction, prompting netizens to celebrate the impact of NELFUND, launched in May 2024 by President Bola…
Chioma Chukwuka features on Cover of UncutXtra Magazine’s 19th Edition
Chioma Chukwuka, widely regarded as one of Nollywood’s most consistent and respected figures, appears on the cover in the wake…
Sons of policeman in tragic clash as one allegedly murders the other
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for Ondo State, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the case had been escalated…
Moment Tinubu hosted Super Falcons for historic 10th WAFCON victory (Photos)
Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Assistant Captain Osinachi Ohale presented the WAFCON trophy to President Tinubu at the State…
Wike may be a rascal, but he has changed Abuja – Sheriff
“I’m not a fan of Wike. Wike’s character is that of a rascal, but you cannot take away from him…
Lassa Fever kills 152 in Nigeria as fatality rate climbs
The agency attributed the increase in mortality to late presentation at health facilities, poor health-seeking behaviour, and limited access to…