The Nigerian banking industry is on the last leg of the race to shore up its capital base in response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s sweeping recapitalisation directive. Announced in March 2024, the policy raised minimum capital thresholds across Read more…
The initiator and convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari, has rejected a directive by one of the son’s of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abba, to change the course of the group’s support for the Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Igbos under the aegis of Igbo Community Association (ICA) have lambasted Gov Hope Uzodinma, Sen Orji Uzor Kalu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, calling it a Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State government said it will not hesitate to clampdown on, ban or indeed prosecute any masquerade that flouts public peace. The Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr Donatus Nduka Onyeji stated this in Awka. Read more…
….. Peace cannot be achieved without truth, fairness, justice and equity….. From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Nnewichi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area of the Anambra State has shown their dissatisfaction over the outcome of the stakeholders meeting held Read more…
Qatar Airways flight QR 1406, operating from Lagos to Doha, on Friday made an emergency return to Lagos due to a technical issue that occurred in flight. A statement from the airline says “the cockpit crew followed established procedures and landed Read more…
President Vladimir Putin is mediating in the Iran situation to try to quickly de-escalate tensions, the Kremlin said on Friday, after the Russian leader spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Moscow, an ally of Read more…
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the leadership of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, saying traditional rulers must adapt to the realities Read more…
Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram of condolences read out at the funeral of Angelo Gugel, who served three Popes as Papal Chamber Assistant, recalling his “exemplary Christian witness” and generous service to the Vatican. “A long and precious service Read more…
Some yet to be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan in Oyo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed this Read more…
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has officially welcomed Professor Madubuko Tochukwu Victor as a Director on its Board, effective January 1, 2026, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to robust corporate governance and strategic expansion. The appointment, ratified at UNA’s Extraordinary General Meeting Read more…