Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
First HoldCo names new boards in non-banking subsidiaries
Commenting on the appointments, the Group Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Mr Femi Otedola, said the group was delighted to…
NDIC declares N24.3bn second liquidation dividend for Heritage Bank depositors
The corporation said the newly declared second liquidation dividend of N24.3 billion was generated from further debt recovery, sale of…
“You can’t ride on Tinubu’s might to return to power,” Otti’s aide slams Kalu, others
Anokwuru mocked the opposition for dropping the president’s name and banking on his achievements, rather than citing the legacies they…
Army faults report on COAS Shaibu visit to Port Harcourt
Rather, she said the COAS emphasised the importance of the Division’s mandate to protect critical national infrastructure, noting that effective…
FCT tragedy: Truck crushes 3 vehicles, kills 12 at roadside park
FRSC warned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, against the practice of creating illegal roadside loading and off-loading points along highways.
AFCON 2025: Ndidi walks pain-free as Eagles’ Nurse knocks concerns
Ndidi will miss Nigeria’s semi-final clash against hosts Morocco regardless, due to suspension after picking up yellow cards in the…
Gov. Yusuf empowers 2,260 graduands of eight institutes
Governor Yusuf has also announced plans to train 50,000 youths in 2026, as part of his broader strategy to empower…
Gov. Yusuf: Embracing APC and the challenges ahead
Be that as it may, pundits believe that the challenges before Governor Yusuf as he joins the progressives are enormous.…
“Moonbeam” as the penumbra of socio-cultural failures
"Moonbeam" is comprehensive. Virtually all the concerning situations in which the average individual is enmeshed, no matter their circumstance, are…
Rivers elders warn against plot to impeach Fubara, deputy
The former deputy governor also argued that Fubara's mandate was freely given by the electorate and can only be questioned…
FG stops salaries of striking health workers
The ministry also directed health institutions to sustain critical services, including accident and emergency care, labour wards and intensive care…
It’s your opinion, preferences, not facts – Oyedele faults KPMG critique of tax laws
While it is legitimate to disagree with policy direction, disagreements should not be framed as errors or gaps. KPMG would…
2027: Orji Kalu predicts landslide victory for Tinubu
Kalu, said his chances for re-election are very bright because his achievements as a legislator speak for him.
Resident doctors insist on reinstatement of sacked colleagues
The association said it would commence a strike on Monday, Jan. 12, if the government failed to honour the MoU.
Why I filed new petition against ex-NMDPRA boss at EFCC – Dangote
The petition to the anti-graft agencies followed allegations by Dangote that Ahmed was living beyond his means as a public…
CIS, ASHON hail FG on reforms as capital market hits ₦100trn
CIS and ASHON reaffirmed commitments to ethical governance, innovation and strong investor protection frameworks.
Angry Umahi removes Controller over Mararaba-Keffi road project, sets deadline
Umahi expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work and attributed the persistent lapses not only to the contractor but also…
Shettima: Nigeria will witness enduring peace, prosperity in coming days
Shettima acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers and other security agencies, who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s…
Police seek help to reunite boy found in FCT with family
The FCT Police Command said the boy was brought to the police station at about 4:00 pm after efforts to…
AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle says Super Eagles ready for battle against Algeria
Saturday’s encounter will be the 25th senior meeting between both sides, with Algeria holding a slight historical edge, while Nigeria…
Police rescue 3 victims, nab 6 suspects in raid on Nasarawa kidnappers’ den
The raid followed a complaint received on Jan. 7, reporting that suspected kidnappers had invaded Angara village and abducted two…
FRSC blames overspeeding, fatigue as 9 die in Bauchi lone crash
The Bauchi FRSC boss advised motorists to always be conscious of traffic rules and regulations while on the wheel.
FG unveils ‘Nigeria House Davos’ ahead of World Economic Forum meeting
Presidency said Nigeria House Davos is designed to strengthen foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, deepen strategic partnerships, and advance Nigeria’s…
Delta CP redeploys, orders probe of DPO over alleged N2.5m extortion
"The constable identified as Bright in the video has been detained at the command headquarters, and the DPO has been…
100 farmers–herders clashes recorded in Oyo monthly — NSCDC
He said the presence of NSCDC Agro-Ranger in some communities in Oyo State has helped in curbing farmers-herders clashes and…
Fresh windfall for Nigeria as UK returns 9.5m dollars looted funds
It said that on Jan. 12, 2024, the court granted a forfeiture order after determining that the funds were suspicious…
LUTH sends nursing students on vacation after hostel fire incident
Adeyemo said that the two-week window vacation was declared to enable the management assess the damage done by the fire…
Amupitan to INEC staff, RECs: 2027, opportunity to rewrite history of election in Nigeria
Amupitan added that , in pursuing this mandate, INEC must recognise that 2027 would be defined by a new demographic…
Four Ibadan men docked for allegedly posing as U.S- based white ladies
Police said the defendants committed the offence on Jan.7, at about 9.00 a.m., at Apete, Ibadan.
Medical Doctors withdraw services over abduction of colleagues in Edo
One of the abducted doctors, Babatunde Abu, was kidnapped in Auchi, with abductors reportedly demanding a N100 million ransom, further…