President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Adesola Adeduntan, the retired Group Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, for his exceptional service at Nigeria’s oldest bank. In celebration of Adeduntan’s remarkable tenure, the 130-year-old FirstBank will host a…
Final burial rites for Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola begin November 11
The nation prepares to bid farewell to Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and ex-chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) in a fitting tribute to a distinguished jurist. The comprehensive burial arrangements,…
Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) touches over 1,500 lives with Kit-a-Child programme
Friday, September 27, 2024, became a memorable day for pupils in Mushin Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos State, as Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) made a profound impact on their lives through its Kit-a-Child Programme Phase 5. This programme, designed to…
AFRIFF 2024 unveils star-studded programme, international jury panel
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has announced an ambitious programme for its 13th edition, featuring high-profile premieres, international guests and an accomplished jury panel. The festival, scheduled for November 3-9 at AFRIFF Hub, The Palms, Oniru, Lagos, will showcase…
Zenith Bank’s Q3 2024 PBT soars to N1t, marking historic growth
Zenith Bank Plc has posted extraordinary results for the third quarter of 2024, with gross earnings skyrocketing by 118% to reach N2.9 trillion, up from N1.33 trillion in the same period last year. This stellar performance cements the bank’s position…
Why Trump will return as America’s 47th president — Magnus Onyibe
As prominent figures like Elon Musk, who is on the path to becoming the world’s first trillionaire, advocate for former President Donald Trump, and musical icons like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Eminem, and Bruce Springsteen lend their support to Vice President…
The inordinate quest for self-validation & importance — Tara Aisida
Nowadays, as I skim through social media, I am astonished and worried at the amount of information people put out in a bid to let people know they have arrived, who they know or which social function or event they…
*JOHESU suspends warning strike (Nation)*We currently have no direct business with oil marketers — Dangote Refinery (Tribune)
JOHESU suspends warning strike (Nation) The National Executive Council of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have announced the suspension of its seven – day warning strike which commenced on Oct 26, 2024. …
*Veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘‘Agbako’’ dies at 101 (Vanguard)*Sanwo-Olu, Edun, others hail Adebutu for building Media Centre (Leadership)
Veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘‘Agbako’’ dies at 101 (Vanguard) Veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” has passed away at the age of 101. Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin and the President…
NNPC Ltd launches free cancer screening campaign, targets 3,000 Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) through NNPC Foundation, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, is set to launch a free cancer screening campaign to address Nigeria’s rising cancer cases. The campaign tagged “Cancer Awareness and ZSX Screening,”…