In 1867, a former US Secretary of State William Seward committed $7.2m of taxpayers’ money to seal a deal that bought Alaska from Russia, triggering a flurry of reactions that culminated in the media historically dubbing the development ‘Seward’s folly’…
Police return over N80m, other items allegedly extorted by Rivers Command to rights activist (Vanguard) The Nigeria Police Force has refunded over N80 million allegedly extorted by the Anti-Cyber Crime Unit attached to the State CID of Rivers State Police…
In a jubilant ceremony at their head office on Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos, Stanbic IBTC Bank, a leading subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, recently crowned 77 lucky customers with substantial cash prizes in the initial quarterly and third monthly draws…
Zenith Bank Plc has secured the prestigious title of the “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. The accolade highlights the bank’s groundbreaking contributions to the realm of digital financial solutions. Dr. Ebenezer…
The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) is organising a book reading and signing event for Pelewura, a celebration of one of the greatest heroines in the history of Lagos, on Friday, December 29 to which the general public is invited…
Family mourns Akeredolu’s death, to announce burial arrangement later (Tribune) The family of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, expressed profound sorrow as they confirmed the peaceful passing of the revered patriarch. The Governor, esteemed as a courageous, compassionate,…
Nigerian forward, Rafiu Durosinmi, has joined German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt from Czech Republic side Viktoria Plzen. Italian journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, quoting German publication, BILD, revealed that the deal is worth €9m. Romano disclosed that Durosinmi, whose…
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State. The swearing-in took place at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, on Wednesday. This development followed the death of the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday, at the age…
Akeredolu died of prostate cancer, says Ondo govt (Punch) The Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of the state Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu. The confirmation of the governor’s death came several hours after news of his death went viral.…
Manchester United’s new era began with a reminder that there are big problems at Old Trafford but ended with hope that the future might be bright after all. In their first game since the announcement that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and…
