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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with effect from June 1, 2024, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She takes over from Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose five-year term expires on May …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed strong confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s prospects for victory in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State. Speaking on Monday, March 18, 2024, in Abuja during the presentation of the party’s flag to the Edo gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday …

ABEOKUTA , OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The N5 billion Ogun State Intervention Palliative meant to cushion the impact of the current economic challenges in the country is having direct impacts on the people of the Gateway State. This was stated on Monday, March 18, 2024 by the Special Adviser to …

Chapel of Glory, a Nondenominational Worship Centre of Ogun State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board has donated school uniforms, sandals amongst others to over 40 less privileged pupils to promote wellbeing and improve their academic performance.  The Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Ibiyemi Oduyemi who led the team at presentation of …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation over the tragic killing of 15 gallant soldiers in Okuoma Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. These soldiers were on …

TEXAS, USA – Paul Alexander, the man who spent over seven decades living in an iron lung, has passed away at the age of 78. His death was confirmed by a fundraiser for his healthcare, though further details were not provided. Christopher Ulmer, the organizer and disability-rights activist, shared the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – It was excitement and praise galore as the Ogun State Government on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 flagged off the payment of N10,000 cash award to 100,000 primary and secondary school learners in the over 2, 000 public schools across the four divisions of the state. …

AGOSASA, IPOKIA LG, OGUN STATE – An urgent Save Our Soul (SOS) message has been dispatched to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun concerning the purported involvement of Alhaji (Chief) Akeem Adigun, the Apagunpote of Yewaland, and Governor Dapo Abiodun’s political appointee, Hon. …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Management and Board of Access Holdings Plc (referred to as ‘the HoldCo’) have announced the appointment of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, as its Non-Executive Chairman. Aig-Imoukhuede steps into this role, succeeding Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the former Chairman of the HoldCo, who transitions to …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of 16 personnel of the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. AANI has demanded justice for the fallen soldiers, emphasizing that leniency should not be shown to …