FirstBank clarifies misleading reports, reassures customers of Gold Standard Banking Services

Our attention has been drawn to recent media reports regarding a commercial transaction between First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) and General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) that is currently a subject of litigation. As a responsible and law-abiding corporate citizen of Nigeria with utmost respect for the courts, FirstBank will not be able to offer comments on issues which are pending …

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‘I have no regret,’ says suspect caught with girlfriend’s severed head

Timileyin Ajayi, 32, has been remanded in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Nasarawa State Police Command in Lafia, the state capital for the alleged murder of a 24-year-old corps member, Salome Adaidu. Adaidu, who was serving in Abuja, was reportedly killed during a visit to Ajayi’s residence in the Papalana area of New Karshi, Karu Local …

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Why we dragged Naomi, Oriyomi, Fasasi to court over stampede – Oyo AG

Oyo Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Oyo State Abiodun Aikomo has justified the decision to file a fresh charge against Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat and Abdulahi Fasasi. He said the government is concerned about justice and hope for victims of the incident by pressing the fresh 18 count charges against the defendants. Before the new charge, …

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Tinubu hosts Kazakhstan colleague, Tokayev in Abu Dhabi

President Bola Tinubu has hosted the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates today. The meeting was aimed at exploring new opportunities for expanding bilateral relations between Nigeria and Kazakhstan. Tinubu alongside other invited Heads of State and Government, global dignitaries, policy makers and industry leaders are currently in the United Arab …

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Abducted Anambra female banker killed after ransom payment

A female banker, identified simply as Ifeoma, has been murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after her family paid a ransom for her release. The victim was reportedly abducted in Onitsha and stayed several days in captivity before her captors reached out to the family members for ransom. A family source who craved anonymity disclosed the development to our …

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