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Wema Bank has been announced as the winner of the ‘Commercial Bank of the Year’ at the 2025 Nairametrics Capital Market Choice (NCMC) Awards. The announcement was made at the awards gala held in Lagos, where standout performers across Nigeria’s capital markets were…
The Deputy Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan and the Majority Leader, Emmanuel Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi have resigned their various positions. Akinruntan who is the son of the Olugbo of Ugbo in Ilaje local government area, Oba Frederick Obateru…
Youths in Ogwashi Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State have protested against the alleged activities of land grabbers from neighbouring communities. Protesters accused land merchants from neighboring Ibusa community of Oshimili South LGA of…
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal has approved payment of Sallah (Eid-el-Kabir) bonus to all civil servants and pensioners in the state. The approval reflects the Governor’s commitment to the welfare and happiness of the people, especially during the sacred period of…
The industrial action embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has delayed the hearing on the case against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The senator was scheduled to appear before the court on Tuesday, but could not be present…
Taraba State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has directed the removal of its members who have accepted political appointment from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-led state government of Governor Agbu Kefas, from the party register. Chairman of APC in the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chairman of the Unity and Reconciliation Committee (URC) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Jibrin Wowo, has praised President Bola Tinubu for the significant advancements in democracy during his second anniversary in office.…
An 8-year-old pupil of Government Primary School, Ikot Uboh in Akwa Ibom State, Abasiofon Udeme Udoekpo, has escaped from the grips of suspected kidnappers after raising an alarm during her abduction. The abduction occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday June, 3, 2025,…
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji has welcomed a new batch of employees into the agency, saying the agency was entering a new chapter of service excellence and public trust. Adedeji said the induction of the new workers followed…
The Senator representing Niger North and Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Abubakar Sani Bello has donated the sum of N50million in aid of the devastating flood that ravaged Mokwa, Niger State. The donation was announced on behalf of the Senator Bello by a…
Renowned American actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his ‘King of the Hill’ role, is dead. The 59-year-old actor was shot dead on Sunday, June 1, 2025, by his neighbour, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, during a dispute in San Antonio. The San Antonio Police Department on Monday said…
About 1,500 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators may have to shut down operations across Nigeria as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline elapsed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. This has sparked fears of job losses in the sector and potential underground market…
In a heartfelt response to the tragic accident that claimed the lives of twenty-two of Kano State’s athletes, team official and journalist, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, a prominent presidential aspirant for the upcoming elections of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has…
Francisca Ordega believes the Super Falcons have the quality to win a record-extending tenth title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Super Falcons had a disappointing outing at the last edition of the competition where they finished in fourth position,…
Officials of world football-ruling body, FIFA, have arrived in Nigeria to superintend a two-day workshop for chairmen and chief operating officers of Nigeria’s football leagues and premier league clubs, taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, 3rd June and…
A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The goalkeeping sector is…
President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Festus Osifo, has revealed that the union has successfully negotiated wage increase of up to 300 per cent for some oil and gas workers. Osifo said that the union’s ongoing push…
Veteran Fuji musician King Saheed Osupa has applauded the contribution of the founder of Water FC Academy of Abuja, Makanjuola Nureni, to the development of grassroots football in Nigeria. The iconic musician gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the FIFA…
