FirstBank Corrects Misleading Information Regarding Fraud Allegations

The management of Nigeria’s number one financial institution, FirstBank Plc, have reacted to a recent publication by Tech Cabal containing allegations of fraud involving our institution.   “We wish to categorically state that the story is entirely unfounded and not supported by any factual evidence,” FirstBank said.   About FirstBank First Bank of Nigeria Limited “FirstBank”, established in 1894, is …

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Thomas Abolarin from ErukuCity bids a final farewell to his mother with love and gratitude … Tribute to her profound influence and enduring spirit

~By Fabiyi Oluwaseun   In Yorubaland, there is a common prayer saying that signifies our desire to have good children who will provide us with a dignified burial after we pass on. The assertion above epitomizes the collective efforts of the children of the late Madam Mary Oyinlola Abolarin Akerekoro of ErukuCity in Kwara State, led by Canadian-based Thomas Abolarin, …

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EFCC Arrests Suspected Fraudster for Allegedly Duping 139 Australians

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Usie Otukpa, for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the tune of $AUD8,000,000 (Eight Million Australian Dollars). He was picked up in a stake out at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos upon arrival from the United States of America on Friday, December 6, …

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Former Super Eagles Player Paul Okoku Gifts Brand New Uniforms, Writing Materials To St Paul’s Primary School pupils 

In a demonstration of uncommon goodwill and welfarism, ex-international, Paul Okoku, has splashed out school uniforms and writing materials to pupils of St Paul’s Primary School, Costain, Lagos. The donations, which were made through the Greater Tomorrow Children Foundation, run by Okoku, held on Tuesday, inside the school’s premises was witnessed by the Executive Secretary of the Lagos Mainland Education …

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Enugu Agog As Judith Chime Invitational Football Championship Begins Sunday

By Akeem Busari   All is set for the Friday epochal kick off of the 1st edition of Judith Chime Invitational Football Competition, taking place in Enugu State. The tournament sponsored by former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Judith Chime, is organised by Judith Chime Foundation, and will run from 13th-21st  December, 2024, is expected to feature 19 female teams aged 15-22 …

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Lekan Jimoh Calls For More Investment For Entertainment Industry

By Akeem Busari   The impressive upsurge in Nigeria entertainment industry, particularly, the global acceptance of the music and movie sectors, have continued to excite and inspire millions around the world. However, stakeholders in the industry believes that it can get better with more investment and support from investors, government, well placed individuals and corporate bodies. Speaking on the challenges and …

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Musawa, Governor Mba usher in yuletide season with commission of Enugu Christmas Village

Enugu State has officially kicked off the holiday season with the commissioning of the Enugu Christmas Village by the Minister of Arts, Tourism, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa and Governor Peter Mba. The event, which marks the start of the Enugu Christmas Festival, a 25-day extravaganza, attracted residents, visitors, and dignitaries from across the region. With its vibrant …

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Polaris Bank receives sectoral recognition at 2024 NECA Employers’ Excellence Awards

Polaris Bank has achieved yet another milestone by emerging as the Sectoral Winner in the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Sector category at the 2024 NECA Annual Employers’ Excellence Awards. The Bank received the sectoral recognition for its innovative HR practice at the NECA’s Excellence Awards, (the 4th edition) which held recently at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja. The recognition …

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Baale Of Ogun Community, Nurudeen Taiwo Accused Of Arresting Family Members

The Baale of Omu Penpe town in Obafemi Owode Local government in Ogun state, Nurudeen Bisiriyu Taiwo has been accused of misusing power to arrest his family members that tried to ask him for accountability by laying false accusations against them, hereby misleading police officers to carry out arrests. Nurudeen Taiwo, who according to his family members had once been …

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EFCC Arrests 22 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abia State

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC, have arrested twenty-two suspected (22) internet fraudsters. They were arrested on Friday, December 6,  2024 at Umuagu and Olokoro in Abia state in a  sting operation. Items recovered from them include six exotic cars,  eight laptops and 36 mobile phones. They will be charged to court …

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