Gov Alex Otti of Abia, has described the death of Dr Pascal Dozie, the Founder, Diamond Bank Plc, as a huge loss to the nation. Otti said in a statement by his media aide, Ferdinand Ekeoma on Wednesday in Umuahia, that Dozie was a renowned entrepreneur and icon in the banking industry. It would be…
A man has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Shari’a court in Kaduna after being found guilty of stealing shoes from a mosque during Friday prayers. Yusuf Usman admitted to targeting the Government College Mosque during Jumaat prayer on 13 June, where he stole footwear reportedly worth ₦100,000. The presiding judge, Malam…
The race for jobs in Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies has drawn nearly 1.91 million applicants, despite only 30,000 vacancies being available, according to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Figures released on the board’s official recruitment website reveal huge regional interest, with Kogi State topping the list at 116,243 applicants, followed closely…
In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump has declared victory in the recent United States presidential election, addressing a crowd of jubilant supporters gathered in Florida. This moment marks a significant chapter in American political history, especially considering the intense and polarized atmosphere leading up to the election. As Trump took to the stage,…
China, as a leader in the green energy revolution, is an important partner to Zambia and Africa’s energy transition, an energy expert said on Tuesday. Zambia and other African countries have benefited from China’s support in green energy, said Johnstone Chikwanda, Chairman of the Energy Institute of Zambia. Africa has a lot to learn from…
Nigeria’s Senate has called on the government to establish a permanent military base in Kwara South after a wave of bandit attacks that has left dozens dead and forced thousands from their homes. Senator Ashiru Oyelola (APC, Kwara South) told lawmakers that more than 70 people had been killed, 142 kidnapped, and 25 communities deserted…
Fear has returned to parts of Sokoto East Senatorial District following reports that feared bandit leader Bello Turji has resurfaced, issuing fresh threats against communities in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas. Residents of Tidibale village in Isa Local Government Area said the threat has shattered the fragile peace recently enjoyed in the area,…
Nigeria’s political and business elite gathered in Katsina on Tuesday as President Bola Tinubu received the body of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London at the age of 82. Vice-President Kashim Shettima escorted Buhari’s remains back to Nigeria, departing the British capital in the early hours of the morning, the News Agency…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, on Saturday visited the residence of the late Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, to commiserate with his family over the death of their patriarch. A former Commonwealth General-Secretary, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, who had earlier paid the deceased’s family…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has threatened to restrict access to the two social platforms in Nigeria following fines by local regulatory authorities. Last year, three regulatory bodies in Nigeria fined the US-based social media firm over $290 million for breaching various laws and regulations. Meta’s recent effort to contest the rulings…
