FirstBank holds groundbreaking ceremony for new state-of-the-art eco-friendly headquarters

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, today marks a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new green-certified Iconic Head Office Building in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. This ambitious project 40-story building project set to be the tallest building in Nigeria, will be an engineering and environmental delight due to its …

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EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye on Fresh Charges in Lagos 

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, arraigned Jude Chigozie Okoye, older brother and ex-manager of Paul and Peter Okoye,  before Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on fresh four-count charges  bordering on stealing to the tune of $1,019,762.87( One Million, Nineteen Thousand,  Seven …

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Lagos FA Cup Fallout: Inter Lagos FC Fined N1million Over Unruly Behaviour of Fans

The 2024/2025 Lagos State President Federation Cup has come and gone, but not without backslashes, particularly, for the newly crowned champions Inter Lagos, who were at the receiving end. It would be recalled that during the very exciting and intensive final match of the competition played between former champions Ikorodu City and and Inter Lagos, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, …

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EFCC Arraigns Six Kwara SUBEB Officials for Alleged N96m Fraud

The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned six officials of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB before Justice Akanbi of the State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, for fraud. They are facing prosecution on a four-count charge of breach of trust and misappropriation of funds to the tune of N96 million. The …

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Buratai Speaks on Insurgency Fight, Stewardship, and Arms Procurement Controversy

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd.), has opened up about his tenure in the fight against insurgency, defending his leadership while acknowledging lingering challenges in Nigeria’s security landscape. Speaking on Arise News this morning, Buratai addressed critical issues ranging from intelligence gathering to allegations of mismanaged military funds, while also highlighting key achievements under his command. …

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The Untold Story Of Madein As Accountant General of the Federation By John Ajeh

Among the few names that truly resonate in Nigeria’s public service is Dr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, the first female Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).As she prepares to exit her esteemed office on Friday, 7th of March 2025, her tenure stands as an irrefutable evidence to the transformative power of true leadership, unyielding dedication, the capacity to deliver excellence amidst …

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LSFA Reduces Smart City FC 2 Year Ban

Sequel to the 2 years ban imposed on Lagos State based NNL side, Smart City Football Club by the board of the Lagos State Football Association, and based on the letter of appeal and request for leniency by the management of Smart City, the Disciplinary Committee of the LSFA based on the merits and demerits of the team, decided to …

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Edo Sports Commission, BFN Hold Badminton Training In Uzarue

The Edo Sports Commission and the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) recently (27 and 28 February 2025) held a two-day badminton training for games masters/mistresses in Uzarue, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The event which was held at the premises of St Angelas Girls Grammar School Uzarue was attended by 21 teachers and 84 students from …

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Breaking: Jandor dumps PDP

Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this declaration during a media briefing at his Ikeja office in Lagos on Monday, March 3, 2025. Jandor was the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election. As of now, he has not disclosed his future political plans or …

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It Ends With Us, Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Between Words and more:

The Biggest Titles Streaming on Showmax This March for Just ₦1,000 March is shaping up to be an exciting month for entertainment lovers, with a stellar lineup of local and international titles streaming on Showmax. And with the Showmax Shikini Season deal, you don’t have to miss a thing—streaming for only ₦1,000 for Showmax GE mobile and ₦2,000 for Showmax …

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