I didn’t turn down Tinubu’s appointment – Mohammed Babangida

The first son of former Military President, Mohammed Babangida, has described as “fake” the letter circulating on social media that he rejected the offer to serve as Board Chairman of Bank of Agriculture (BOA).   Reacting to the fake letter, Alhaji Mahmud Abdullahi, who is one of the Media aides to Mohammed Babangida described the letter in circulation as “fake” …

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Jim Iyke sparks online buzz with birthday message to Kate Henshaw

Actor Jim Iyke has sparked online controversy with his birthday tribute to fellow actress, Kate Henshaw.   In an Instagram post, Iyke expressed deep admiration and past romantic feelings for Henshaw, reflecting on their early days together in Nollywood.   “You knew all that time I wanted to hit that,” Jim Iyke wrote bluntly in the emotional post.   He …

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Chief of Army Staff charges officers on effective training 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, paid a maiden operational visit to Depot Nigerian Army (NA) Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday, 21 July 2025. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of effective training and professionalism in producing top-notch soldiers that Nigerians can be proud of.   In his remarks, the COAS urged officers and instructors …

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $222,729.86USDT Recovered from Chinese in Lagos

Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, July 21, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of digital assets to the tune of $222,729. 86 USDT( Two Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty Nine Dollars, Eighty Six cents) recovered from Chinese involved in cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.   The assets form parts …

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Zenith Bank named Best Bank at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025

Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products …

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How Taminu Yakubu is driving budget innovation in Nigeria  By Andrew Oche 

The Budget Office of the Federation, an agency within the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, traces its origins to 1921 when it was established as the Bureau of the Budget (BOB) within the Treasury Department. Since its inception, it has played a critical role of varying significance in Nigeria’s governance and economic planning.   Over the years, the …

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NASRE Intervenes In Peter Thomas’ Family Crisis, Seeks Help From Don Jazzy, D’Banj, K1, P-Square, Others

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has once again demonstrated compassion and solidarity by reaching out to the family of the late veteran entertainment journalist, Peter Thomas, popularly known as The Groove Master, who passed away on November 25, 2021. Moved by reports of the family’s current hardship, especially issues relating to accommodation and basic welfare, NASRE …

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Breaking: Assassination attempt on Anambra PDP Gov. candidate, Sir Jude Ezenwafor — Hon. Prince Chinedu Nsofor (Kpapando Ndigbo) condemns dastardly act

By Joseph Monday   Anambra, Nigeria — Hon. Prince Chinedu Nsofor, frontline PDP senatorial aspirant in the August 16th Anambra South Senatorial District bye-election, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent assassination attempt on Ambassador Sir Jude Ezenwafor, the PDP governorship candidate in the forthcoming Anambra State gubernatorial election.    The attempted attack, which comes barely a week after …

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FirstBank marks significant milestone: ₦1 trillion in instant digital loan disbursements 

FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed an unconventional and robust …

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