…FirstBank’s sponsorship of Timeless is the third time it is supporting Davido since it first supported …Davido’s 30 Billion concert in 2017. …The support of the timeless concert is part of the Bank’s First@arts initiative. …First@arts by FirstBank showcases and facilitate the successes of the art and entertainment industry to …
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Mr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of the late legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, has been released on parole after spending nearly 37 years in prison.
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ABEOKUTA – The week-long activities for the 36th Lisabi Festival ended on a high octane in Abeokuta at the weekend with veteran music icon, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, dishing out melodious songs to serenade participants and fun-seekers at the festival’s grand finale ceremony. Lisabi Festival is the historic festival and cultural …
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BY ABUSATAR HAMED IBADAN – The former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba has urged journalists to be dedicated and committed to the journalism profession. Aremo Osoba stated this on Monday, February 13, 2023 in his opening remarks, at the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria,(FIBAN), Oyo State …
Read More »GLOBAL AFRICA HISTORY MONTH (GAHM) 2023 HOLDS IN IBADAN
IBADAN – This year’s celebration of the Global Africa History Month (GAHM), with the theme: “BLACK RESISTANCE: ON SUSTAINABLE ARTS AND CULTURE WE DWELL” kicked off on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, with a lecture delivered by Dr. Tunde Adegbola, at the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan, Oyo State. …
Read More »DESPITE DIFFICULT TIMES, FIRSTBANK EXCITED FAMILIES WITH UNIQUE “DECEMBERISSAVYBE” EXPERIENCES
It was glitz and glamour as the premier and leading financial institution in the country, FirstBank thrilled their customer to a memorable “DecemberIssaVybe” at the just concluded Vibe on the Beach, featuring sensational music act, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun widely known as Big Wiz. The timing of the concert was right, …
Read More »WHY 2022 EDITION OF DECEMBERISSAVYBE BY FIRSTBANK WASN’T JUST ABOUT EXCITEMENT, BUT MEMORIES
Opinion: By Farouk Mohammed The 2022 edition of “#DecemberIssaVybe” by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, has stood the test of time as it yet again created exciting opportunities for individuals and families to come together to celebrate the end of the year. The listed events promoted by the Bank birthed …
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By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – As it’s the universal practice, today, Monday, December 26, 2022,is another Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, when boxes delivered by Santa Claus (Father Christmas) are opened to remove the gifts contained therein. May we celebrate many blessed seasons in good health, protection, …
Read More »1987 CHRISTMAS: ‘BOLA IGE, ‘WOLE SOYINKA AND T
By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi IBADAN – 35 years ago, exactly on Sunday, December 16, 1987, the late Chief ‘Bola Ige, SAN and his wife, the late Honourable Justice Atinuke Ige, hosted Africa’s first Nobel laureate, Professor ‘Wole Soyinka, at their Esa-Oke home. Reason? Prof. Soyinka and Chief Ige were …
Read More »Hey Guys! What’s Your VYBE! What Makes You Come Alive…
LAGOS – FirstBank is celebrating your vybe this month with #DecemberIssaVybe… wanna win the amazing prices that are up for grabs like concert tickets to see Asake, etc… Here’s how! -Upload a 30 to 60 seconds video that showcases your vybe over the course of the year using the hashtags …
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