President Tinubu’s Appointees Are Behind Yahaya Bello’s Ordeal – APC Chieftain Reveals

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Jesutega Onokpasa, has revealed that certain appointees of President Bola Tinubu are plotting to succeed him before the end of his tenure and are seriously wishing that the President will not make it to 2027 for their selfish reasons. Onokpasa, a lawyer and former member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for Asiwaju …

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Gas Explosion: Lagos Lawmakers Demand Better Enforcement Of Safety Law

Following a recent gas explosion in the Ajeromi/Ifelodun area of Lagos that resulted in fatalities, the state House of Assembly has called on concerned ministries, departments and agencies of government to step up enforcement of safety laws to protect lives and property.     The House, at plenary presided over by Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Monday, tasked two ministries …

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State Police: Your Position Unacceptable, Lagos Assembly Tells IGP Egbetokun

The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked against the position of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, that Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.     Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, to write the Inspector-General and the National Assembly stating that the …

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Zenith Bank on track to surpass 2023 results with 189% growth in Q1 earnings

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2024, with an impressive triple-digit growth of 189% in Gross Earnings, from ₦270 billion reported in Q1 2023 to ₦781 billion in Q1 2024. This is despite the challenging operating environment and tightening monetary policy stance.     From the unaudited statement of account submitted …

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Union Bank Achieves Another Milestone; Attains MSECB ISO 27001:2022, 20000-1:2018 and 22301 Certifications

Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost and most trusted financial institutions, has announced another significant achievement with its attainment of the MSECB management system certifications in ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 22301:2019, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018.     The Bank was awarded these three noteworthy certifications by MSECB, a leading international provider of audit and certification services, after being rigorously assessed and found …

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Bago: Unveiling A Rare Phenomenon In The Niger

By Okino Jeremiah Umar Bago has an energetic personality. Though a politician, he is not your everyday breed. He is a departure from the norm and is unafraid to be heard when it matters most. As Governor of Niger State, he has done what others could not do in years. He has changed the face of development in the state. …

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Festus Keyamo and His Brand Of Administrative Activism

By Philip Agbese Festus Keyamo, the enigmatic figure at the helm of Nigeria’s aviation sector, has been a subject of both admiration and controversy. His unconventional approach to governance has polarised opinions, with some hailing him as a visionary leader and others questioning his methods. As the Aviation Minister, Keyamo has been unapologetically vocal about his commitment to reforming the …

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Zenith Bank, AfCFTA Join Forces To Revolutionalize African Trade

Zenpay Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, has signed an Agreement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat for the development and deployment of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal to facilitate trade within the African continent. The agreement which was signed by the Chairman of Zenpay Limited, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu and the Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, …

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Nigerian Idol Auditions Week 2, Three Platinum Cards And A Show Filled With Dreamers

After an impressive opening by auditionees at the first episode of the Nigerian Idol season 9, the new set of auditionees in the second episode took the competition a notch higher by clinching more golden tickets and the elusive platinum tickets.     Three outstanding contestants earned the highly coveted platinum ticket which automatically secures a place in the finals …

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FCMB Manager bags 121-year jail term for stealing customer’s N112m

Nwachukwu Placidus, a former manager with a branch of First City Monument Bank, FCMB in Onitsha, Anambra State has been sentenced to a cumulative 121 years imprisonment for stealing N112 million belonging to a customer.     Placidus was arrested following a petition by Idemili Microfinance Bank LTD to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.   The management of …

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