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LAGOS, NIGERIA – The death of Mrs. Omotayo Cordellia Oyekan, née Akinwunmi, has been announced. She was the third wife of the late Adele Olu of Ilaro-Yewa, High Chief JAS Abiodun Oyekan. According to Mr. Tunde Oyekan, the final burial ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, has been honoured with a prestigious award at the 5th Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries. The award acknowledges Governor Abiodun’s remarkable dedication to improving the welfare …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) will confer honorary doctorate degrees upon four distinguished individuals, including Otunba Wasiu Jayeola Taiwo, Chairman and CEO of Wessy Group, during its 16th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024. This recognition celebrates their outstanding …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) has provided an overview of his service to the Ogun East Senatorial District since his election on February 25, 2023, and his swearing-in on June 13, 2023. Reflecting on his legislative journey, OGD emphasized the fundamental roles of …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank Plc has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by securing an approval-in-principle to establish a subsidiary in Namibia. This development marks another step in the bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence across Africa. The recent approval from the Namibian …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 10, 2024: In a heartfelt demonstration of solidarity and compassion, employees of Access Holdings PLC came together to donate 159 pints of blood as part of an initiative to commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The donation drive, which saw over 200 employees participate, was executed in …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian actress Halima Abubakar has filed a N3 billion lawsuit against the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas. This legal move follows her controversial suspension from the guild for allegedly spreading false information. Halima’s suspension, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Management of Dangote Refinery has clarified that it has not filed any new case against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and other entities.  In a press release titled “No Fresh Case Filed Against NNPCL,” signed by Sunday Esan and made available …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Moniepoint has been honoured for its remarkable impact on Nigeria’s financial services sector, securing three prestigious awards at this year’s Marketing Edge Awards and the inaugural MSME Finance Awards, both held in Lagos. These accolades celebrate Moniepoint’s dedication to financial innovation and support for small and medium-sized …

… Express Collective Dissatisfaction ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – In preparation for the upcoming Owerri, Imo Triennial Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the undersigned aspirants have jointly passed a vote of no confidence in the Ikeogwu-led Credentials Committee. The aspirants accuse the committee of incompetence, favoritism, and a …