In a bid to protect its customers from falling victim to fraudulent activities, Wema Bank Plc has initiated an anti-fraud campaign aimed at curbing fraudulent actions perpetrated through wallet accounts and fintech partners. As a leading player in digital innovation and a key enabler in Nigeria’s fintech landscape, Wema Bank …
Read More »Uzodimma urges youths to pursue dreams relentlessly
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has counselled the youths in Imo State and by extension in the country, to pursue their dreams relentlessly and with passion. The Governor gave the advice Monday night in his office at Government House Owerri when he received in audience Miss Angel Obinwanne, an …
Read More »Abia Govt. declares war against indiscipline, task force enters streets
By Nicholas Obisike Aba(Abia) April 26, 2024 The Abia State Harmonized Task Force (ASHTF), Aba Zone, on Tuesday began the enforcement of the law against street trading, illegal parking, indiscriminate dumping of refuse and environmental nuisance. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)) reports that the Aba zone team, led by Chief …
Read More »ASR Africa Initiative commences N250m intervention project at Danfodiyo varsity
ASR Africa Initiative Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of N250 million office blocks for the College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto on Tuesday, performed by Dr Ubon Udoh MD/CEO supported by Prof. Lawal Bilbis the University Vice-Chancellor By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, April 16, 2024 The Abdul Samad Rabiu …
Read More »Uzodimma approves appointment of 16 Special Advisers (See names)
Imo State Governor, Sen Hope Uzodimma has approved the appointment of 16 Special Advisers (SAs) as, according to a statement by Oguwike Nwachuku, his Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser, “efforts are in top gear to deepen the gains of the Shared Prosperity 3R Government of his second term.” The appointments …
Read More »Dangote crashes Diesel price to N1,000 per litre
In an unprecedented move, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from 1200 to 1,000 Naira per litre. While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of N1,200 per litre three weeks ago, representing over 30 per cent reduction from the previous …
Read More »Naija We Can’s New Jersey Town Hall event: A celebration of Nigerian Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi’s vision for change
West Orange, New Jersey On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Naija We Can, a first-of-its-kind non-profit Nigeria-focused 527 U.S. political organization, founded by U.S.-based Nigerian professionals, hosted a landmark Town Hall event at the Life Church Theater, featuring distinguished Nigerian Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. The evening, titled “Appreciation Town Hall: …
Read More »Nubi gets free Air Peace London Business Class return ticket
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, April 15, 2024 The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has offered a free London Business Class return ticket to Pelumi Nubi, for driving from London to Lagos. Onyema, hosting Nubi on Monday in Lagos, commended her for making Nigeria proud. Recall that the 28-year-old …
Read More »Needed: One standard hospital per state (1) By Hassan Gimba
I never thought I could attend the Eid prayer held on 10th April, a day after I clocked the definitive age of 60: I have now joined the senior citizens’ rank. Not being confident I could attend the Eid prayer seems an understatement; for actually, in February, the way I …
Read More »Uzodimma recalls Heads of Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Health Insurance Agency, Sports Commission
The heads of Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (IMSPHCDA), Imo State Health Insurance Agency (ISHIA) and Imo State Sports Commission (ISSC) have been reinstated in their positions. The affected heads are: Rev. Sister (Dr.) Maria Joanne Uzoma (IMSPHCDA), Dr. Uche Ewelike (ISHIA) and Sir Eleazer Onyewuchi Ogbonna (ISSC). The …
Read More »UDUS graduates 167 First Class
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has said it will be graduating 22,932 students out of which number 167 will be first class graduands in its combined 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st convocation. Of these numbers, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Lawal Bilbis, “18,644 will …
Read More »NIDCOM-USAID partner on Diaspora engagements
Abuja, April 15, 2024: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has secured a strategic cooperation and collaboration agreement with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID-NIGERIA), for Diaspora engagements, particularly on youth empowerment, to deepen the socio-economic development of the country. USAID will also partner with NiDCOM on this …
Read More »Police parade Yoruba nation agitators; Invasion, act of terrorism – Commissioner; Red alert in Ondo
Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Adebola Hamza briefing newsmen while parading the 21 suspected Yoruba nation agitators on Monday at the command’s headquarters in Ibadan. By Suleiman Shehu/David Adeoye, Ibadan/Muftau Ogunyemi, Akure April 15, 2024 Police in Oyo State are on the trail of sponsors of the Yoruba …
Read More »Night of Tributes’ eulogy for Okwadike, Dr. Ezeife, on behalf of Eminent Elders Forum By Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI.
Sometimes, when I ponder on the ominipresent, ominipotent and ominiscient God Almighty, I wonder why He created man to die! Otherwise, people like Okwadike Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife CON, should live forever! With heavy hearts but profound gratitude to God Almighty for a life well spent, Eminent Elders Forum, celebrates the …
Read More »Oyo secretariat invasion: We’ll prevent reoccurrence – GOC
By David Adeoye Ibadan, April 15, 2024 The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Onubogu, says the Army will prevent a reoccurrence of Saturday’s invasion of the Oyo State Secretariat by Yoruba Nation separatists. Onubogu gave the assurance on Monday when he visited Gov. Seyi Makinde …
Read More »Former Presidents task African leaders on unity, progress
L-R: Former President of Botswana, Lt. Gen.- Khama Ian Khama, Chairman Heritage Times, Moses Siasia, Former President of Ghana, John Mahama By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos, April 15, 2024 Former President of Ghana, John Mahama and Former President of Botswana, Lt. Gen.- Seretse Khama Ian Khama, have urged African leaders to …
Read More »Clark calls for special taskforce for release of Chibok girls
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, April 15, 2024 Pa Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged the Federal Government to appoint a special taskforce to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram The elder statesman made the call while briefing newsmen …
Read More »Algeria signs Hosting Agreement for Intra-African Trade Fair 2025
ALGIERS, Algeria, April 15, 2024 The Host Agreement Signing Ceremony for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) took place in Algiers on Monday, 15 April 2024. The Ceremony, which was hosted by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, and the …
Read More »Yoruba Nation: Gov. Adeleke takes pre-emptive security measures, appeals for dialogue
OSOGBO Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed pre-emptive security measures around government structures in Osun State to forestall any copycat occurrence of alleged takeover by suspected Yoruba nation activists. According to a statement by Olawale Rasheed, his Spokesperson, as the incident at the Government Secretariat in Ibadan, the …
Read More »Peter Obi celebrates Eni Aluko, Oluchukwu Owowoh
Mr. Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election in Nigeria, has hailed the accomplishments of two trailblazing Nigerians, Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh and Ms. Eni Aluko. The two ladies have distinguished themselves, becoming firsts in their different fields of endeavor far away from Nigeria. Princess Owowoh blazed …
Read More »Air Peace, capitalism and national interest By Dakuku Peterside
Nigerian corporate influence and that of the West continue to collide. The rationale is straightforward: whereas corporate activity in Europe and America is part of their larger local and foreign policy engagement, privately owned enterprises in Nigeria or commercial interests are not part of Nigeria’s foreign policy ecosystem, neither is …
Read More »UN Sec. Gen. condemns Iran’s attack on Israel; President, General Assembly, expresses concern
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 14, 2024 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the “large-scale attack” launched on Israel by Iran. Guterres, in a statement, urged maximum restraint by all parties and warned that neither the region nor the world could afford another war. According to the latest reports, …
Read More »Humanitarian Affairs’ N32.7bn alleged fraud: Indicted Bank MDs for prosecution – EFCC; … Naira abuse: More celebrities quizzed, may join Bobrisky in jail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that some Managing Directors (MDs) of banks indicted in the course of investigations into the alleged financial misappropriation in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development who are found wanting will be prosecuted. The Commission, which said that so …
Read More »Owoblow picks Eagles’ Coach By Emeka Obasi
For someone who lifted the African Nations Cup, Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye (Owoblow), found it so easy to outline the qualities expected of the incoming manager of the Super Eagles as the national team prepares for crucial World Cup qualifiers. Owolabi said: “I think this issue of Eagles having …
Read More »Count me out of Ibadan invasion – Sunday Igboho; MKO Abiola’s wife allegedly declares Yoruba Republic
A pro-Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has distanced himself from the invasion of the Oyo state government Secretariat by suspected agitators on Saturday, April 13. Reports indicate that security officials arrested about 20 gunmen suspected to be members of Yoruba Nation adherents who were involved …
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