Expanding footprint -Nigeria’s FirstBank sets sights on Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon

Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up to new opportunities. More than a decade after an acquisition spree that boosted its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is looking to expand into several other countries, …

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Cynthia Morgan: Why I’ll never reach out to Burna Boy

Cynthia Morgan has revealed why she will never reach out to Burna Boy amid the controversy surrounding his rumoured past relationship with Uju Stella. In a recent post on her Instagram story, Morgan claimed people advised her to contact Burna Boy regarding Stella’s interview. In the interview, Stella alleged that she and Burna Boy dated for three years and she …

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‘I had the best time’ – Chloe Bailey speaks on dating rumours with Burna Boy

American singer Chloe Bailey has spoken about her recent visit to Nigeria and her public outing with Burna Boy, which sparked relationship speculations. Recall that Burna Boy and Chloe fuelled relationship rumours after they were recently spotted holding hands while leaving a club in Lagos last December. Reflecting on her visit to Nigeria in a recent interview with The Breakfast …

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Segun Arinze addresses claims of homosexuality in Nollywood

Segun Arinze, the ace actor, has shared his thoughts on the long-standing claims of homosexuality in the Nigerian movie industry. Addressing the allegations in an interview with Arise TV, Arinze stressed that he does not engage in homosexual activities. The 59-year-old movie star said those who “bend over are adults and they have a right to do whatever they want …

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Fidelity Bank Supports Improved Maternal Health in Lagos

Leading Financial Institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated maternity kits to 30 pregnant women at Mushin Primary Health Centre (PHC), Lagos. The donation, organized by the Great Minds Inductees Class, was made possible through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Fidelity Bank Plc aimed at promoting staff involvement in community development. Through the …

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Pupil assault: Police arraigns teacher Stella Nwadigbo

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Stella Nwadigbo, aged 45, for indecent treatment and assault of a child. The suspect, who was arraigned in Magistrate Court 1, Ogba today, January 9, 2025, had been captured in a viral video indecently treating and assaulting a three-year-old pupil of a primary school in Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Following receipt of …

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Teni, sister mark dad’s 30th death anniversary

Singer and songwriter Teni Apata and her sister Teju are honouring their late father, Brigadier-General Simeon Apata, 30 years after his tragic assassination. Teni took to Instagram to celebrate her father’s legacy as a hero and icon. “On this day, Nigeria stood still! My hero was taken from us. Keep resting gallant soldier, Apata!!!. My father, an icon, philanthropist, one …

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Billionaire Internet Fraudster Bags Two Years  in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, a.k.a “Young Billionaire,” for cheating by impersonation and money laundering. He was jailed on Tuesday,  December 31, 2024. Nkwocha was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a two-count charge bordering on cheating by impersonation and money laundering. …

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Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of ₦228.4m Traced To Ex-Abia Gov Theodore Orji

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has made an order of interim freezing and forfeiture of the sum of over ₦228.4 million linked to former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, to the Federal Government on allegations of money laundering. Ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by the Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), …

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Tinubu splits Nigerian Aviation College into six campuses across geo-political zones

President Bola Tinubu has announced the division of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses. The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) shared this development on Wednesday through its official X account. “President Bola Tinubu has decided to split the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria–Kaduna State, into six campuses to ensure …

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