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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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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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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Ebenezer 2025: Over 650 awaiting mothers carry their miracle babies as conference ends with supernatural deliverance, restoration

The annual Family Liberation and Restoration Conference, The Harvest of Babies (Ebenezer’s) Organized by Grace Nation International aka Liberation City has come and gone but the legacy and impact the conference has on all the citizens of Grace Nation and the world at large can never be easily forgotten. Testimonies of how God breaks barriers of a very long barrenness …

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Alhamudulilahi, says Egungbohun @55

On my way to his Ilaro-Yewa office to wish him well on his imminent 55th birthday celebration—about ten feet away from the doorstep of his Mosque where he had gone to say his Fajr Salah prayer—I was about to prostrate before him. He wouldn’t carry his esteemed charisma; he makes people feel at home with him anywhere, anytime; not only …

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Khituk Gwong Cultural Festival 2025 Celebrates Heritage, Honours Gen. Buratai

The 2025 Khituk Gwong Cultural Festival celebrated the rich heritage of the Gwong people on Saturday at the Gwong Development Area Complex, Kafancha, in Kafanchan Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The theme of the 2025 festival is “Gwong Heritage: Embracing our Roots, Inspiring our Future.” Organized by the Gwong Traditional Council and the Gwong Development Association (GDA), the festival …

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Wema at 80: 80 Wema Bank customers emerge winners in 80th daily draw of Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4

In anticipation of the grand celebration of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has rewarded 80 customers in the 80th daily draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4. This draw took place on February 27, 2025, at the Wema Bank Head Office Facility in …

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Abeokuta North LG Boss, Lanre Oyegbola donates patrol bikes to Amotekun Corps

The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to community security with the donation of patrol bikes to the Ogun state Amotekun Corps, Abeokuta North division during an official visit to the office of the chairman. The chairman emphasized the importance of equipping local security agencies with the necessary tools to enhance their …

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