Rivers Crisis: Yoruba Youths Berate Wike For Disrespecting Tinubu …say FCT Minister never respected Abuja peace accord

The Oduduwa Youths Initiative (OYI) has rebuked the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for disrespecting President Bola Tinubu by breaching the Peace Accord initiated by the President.    In a statement signed by its leader, Otunba Gbenga Ojo, the youths said it is against the culture of the Yoruba people to disrespect elders and authorities in government like Wike has done. …

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Zenith Bank’s landmark N125.59 billion dividend payout excites shareholders

Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN3.50 per share, bringing the total dividend for the 2023 financial year to NGN4.00 per share, with a total value of NGN125.59 billion, which is the highest dividend …

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Tinubu’s Adminstration Is Committed To Economic Growth And Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South West), Moremi Ojudu, on Tuesday said that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to promoting economic growth and alleviating poverty for the people of Nigeria. This was made known during a recent meeting with the Ministry of Finance officials where the Presidential Community Engagement Team was …

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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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