4 construction workers dead, 5 rescued as building collapses in Lagos
Another building under construction has collapsed in Magbon, Badagry area of Lagos, today(Wednesday), with four persons feared dead.
Cute Abiola ‘under custody’, not missing — Nigerian Navy
By Damilola Ogunsakin The Nigerian Navy has cleared air on the whereabouts of Abdulgafar Ahmed Oluwatoyin, professionally known as Cute Abiola, debunking rumours that he is missing. The Instagram comedian was declared missing by his fellow comedian, Mr Macaroni, who shared the news on his official Twitter account and attached a screenshot of the WhatsApp […]
Nnamdi Azikiwe remains unmatched, says Valentine Ozigbo
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November governorship election in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has extolled the leadership qualities of the first indigenous Governor-General and President of Nigeria, the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Access Bank pledges support for African artists with Art X Prize
Access Bank Group has renewed its commitment to the growth of contemporary art in Nigeria through the sponsorship of Art X Lagos International Fair for the 6th time as a Gold Sponsor. The 4-day event took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos from November 4th to 7th, 2021. The Bank reaffirmed its commitment […]
How Iya Funmi died in Mushin gas explosion after displacement from former ‘puff puff’ stand
Emotions have continued to run high following the death of Iya Funmi in Tuesday’s gas explosion on Ojekunle Street, off Ladipo Street, in the Mushin area of Lagos State.
Fidelity grows profit by 31.4% to N28.1bn in Q3’21
By Peter Egwuatu Fidelity Bank Plc has posted yet another impressive financial performance for the third quarter of 2021, Q3’21 as its Profit Before Tax, PBT soared by 31.4 per cent to N28.1billion from N21.3 billion in the corresponding period of 2020, Q3’20. The bank also recorded remarkable total deposits of N1.973 trillion in the period […]
Nigerian households’ food security under threat – World Bank
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought Nigerian households’ food security under threat, the World Bank has said.
Odu’a Group transforms into holding company, unveils 5-year strategic plan
The Odu’a Investment Company Ltd (OICL) has commenced moves to transform into an investment holding company to enhance transparency, focus on investment management and sustainability, even as it unfolds a 5-year strategic plan to achieve its objectives.
Policemen flee as Okada riders attack station to protest killing of colleague in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson – Akure Commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders in Akure, the Ondo state capital have protested the killing of their colleague by a policeman. They mobilised in their hundreds to attack the A Division police station in the state capital and chased away the policemen. Policemen fled following the attack by […]
Commotion in Akure as ‘okadaman’ is shot dead while protesting colleague’s killing
Commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, are protesting the killing of their colleague by a policeman in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Udom, others bag 2021 African regional awards
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State is among 100 eminent Africans to be honoured at the 2021 African Regional Awards in Rwanda Udom is being selected among 100 inspiring individuals in Africa for the recognition billed to hold at the Radiddon Blu Hotel and Convention Center, Kigali in Rwanda later this month. READ ALSO:IMF […]
