More facts have come to light as to why a High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, quashed the declaration of the Executive Vice Chairman of Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters, as “wanted” by the Economic and Financial…
UBA strengthens brand affiliation on Nigerian Campuses, Unveils 30 Ambassadors
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched the second edition of its Campus Ambassador Programme with the induction of 30 new brand ambassadors. The UBA Campus Ambassador Programme is an initiative to identify young emerging leaders among students…
PDP apologizes for past mistakes, vows to rescue Nigeria (Vanguard)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday reflected on its 16 years stewardship and admitted it made some mistakes and asked Nigerians to forgive its wrongdoings. National chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus stated this at a public discourse on contemporary…
Governor Bello extends his battles to the media (Vanguard)
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has taken his battles with the political class to the media following a petition to the police over last week’s report on herdsmen killings in the state. The state government it was learnt petitioned the…
Why are young men always licking their lips? – Olmasina Raita
When the Don Jazzy of Nigerian editors approached me about writing this column, I said “Eziokwu!” Then I thought “This man no know say e don buy bad market.” But seeing as I have never walked away from a challenge…
Bill Gates tells Nigerian leaders to ‘face facts’ so they can make progress (CNN)
Bill Gates traveled to Nigeria to publicly give its leaders some tough talk. It was a highly unusual move but the tech billionaire believes the country facing a critical moment. “While it may be easier to be polite, it’s more…
Trump lawyer tells porn star ‘cease and desist’ after interview – Fox (Reuters)
President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer sent a “cease and desist” letter to adult-film star Stormy Daniels, Fox News reported on Monday, after she spoke in a “60 Minutes” television interview about her alleged affair with Trump and the threat she…
People are wearing purple today for Epilepsy Awareness Day. Here’s what that is (Time)
People across the globe are set to color-cordinate today in honor of Purple Day 2018, the international day for epilepsy awareness. Purple Day aims to dispel myths surrounding epilepsy, a condition of the brain that affects 50 million people worldwide. Cassidy Megan, 16, founded…
With profit before tax of N105.3bn, UBA sustains strong performance with growing contribution, market share from Africa
United Bank for Africa Plc has announced its audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2017, showing significant growth in the contribution and market share from its pan-African subsidiaries, among other positive trends in the financial performance. The…
Andy Uba denies forging WAEC certificate (Vanguard)
Senator Andy Uba who is representing Anambra South Senatorial District, on Sunday, denied allegation that he forged his West African Examination Council, WAEC, certificate. The lawmaker, in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Chike Okeke, said he had consistently used…