AACN inaugurates new exco, as Biodun Adebimpe emerges president
Association of Asset Custodians of Nigeria (AACN), the umbrella body for Nigerian custodian banks, has inaugurated a new executive committee to manage its affairs for the next two years. Following the elections, Mr. Biodun Adebimpe; head of Custody Services at Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria, was elected President of the association, taking over the helm from Mrs. […]
Why Cossy Ojiakor may dump runaway German lover for American fan
Nollywood screen diva and singer, Cossy Ojiakor has given her runaway groom-to-be and lover, Abel Jurgen one week to return or their separation would be permanent. The Nutty Queen told Potpourri in a chat that she’s given him till Monday, which is actually tomorrow or she may have to move on and open the doors […]
Insecurity: Senate focuses on decentralising Nigeria’s security architecture — Spokesperson
The spokesperson of the Senate, Dr Basiru Ajibola has reiterated that the senate is working on decentralizing security apparatus to stem the tide of insecurity in the country.
‘Buhari has wiped our tears with return of 344 boys’, Yoruba group hails President at Osogbo rally
The Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants and the Movement for Peace (CODMP) says President Muhammadu Buhari has wiped away tears of Nigerians with the rescue of 344 schoolboys in Katsina State. The group made this known on Monday when it led thousands of South-West natives to a one-day grand rally in appreciation of the president. The massive march, held in […]
Acts of pioneer missionaries in Zuru land
By Chukwuma Ajakah Sunday Moses Dabai, a church historian and the public servant tells the story of pioneer gospel evangelists in his maiden book, “The Coming of Missionaries to Zuru land, North-Western Nigeria: The Struggles &The Triumphs”. The book published by Wadmaryamu Services Enterprise, Kebbi (2020) features insightful accounts of the exploits of the European […]
Seahorse named Africa’s Best, World Class Lubricant of Year 2020
Sea Horse Lubricant Industries Ltd, manufacturers of lubricating oil for internal combustion engines and mechanical systems, is ending the year 2020 on a high-flying note with its emergence as Africa’s Best World Class Lubricant Products Company of the Year 2020. The company bagged the award at the just-concluded Africa Oil and Gas Brands Awards. […]
Imo: Uzodimma orders workers to stay home over spike in COVID -19
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, yesterday ordered the workers in the state, to stay home from Monday next week till further notice, ahead of the festive period. The governor in his state-wide broadcast to Imo people in Owerri, said that the reason was that due to the expected influx of people […]
Police nab suspected cultists, foils robbery on Otedola Bridge
By Bose Adelaja Operatives of the Police’s Rapid Response Squad RRS, have arrested two suspected Awawa cult members in Oke-koto, Agege. The arrest came hours after foiling a traffic robbery around Otedola Bridge on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. The suspects, 22-year-old mechanic Rasak Babatunde and16-year-old tailor, Idowu Wasiu were arrested at their hideout. The Spokesperson for Lagos […]
How troops rescue abducted Islamiya students from bandits in Katsina
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with Nigeria Police and local vigilante on Saturday, rescued 39 children of Islamiya from bandits in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. But the Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina State, Gambo Isah, had earlier said in a statement that the operatives […]
Lawmaker advocate youths, women empowerment as panacea to insecurity, poverty
The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi has stressed the need to empower women and youth to check rising insecurity, as well as poverty across the country.
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Hajj Savings Scheme
Lagos State Government says it will support the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in all its laudable initiatives aimed at improving the narratives of Hajj operations in the country, including the Hajj Savings Scheme. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State gave the assurance on Sunday at the inauguration of the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) […]
