A coalition of 774 civil society organisations has named Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, as the “Minister of the Year 2024” for his exceptional leadership, dedication to Nigeria’s security, and significant achievements throughout the year. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Dr Hakeem Baba Tunde, the coalition’s national chairman. […]

By Victor AhiumaYoung The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has said among others, the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, potential to transform the life of retirees is exciting. This came as the commission gave given insight into why the commission will to invest pension funds in federal government securities, saying among others, “it is risk free, and government […]

By Esther Onyegbula Friends and family of Dr. Olabodunrin Oki, Managing Director of Ola Oki Medicals, on Saturday launched the Ola-Oki Memorial Foundation to mark the first anniversary of the passing of the renowned icon. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Senami Ola-Oki, the founder of the foundation, said that her late husband was dedicated to […]

Honourable Michael, widely known as Mr. Fancy, the CEO of Fancy Multimedia, one of Nigeria’s leading public relations agencies, has applauded the agency’s remarkable achievements in 2024. He highlighted the brand’s growing impact in promoting excellence across various sectors, cementing its reputation as a trailblazer in the Nigerian media and communication industry. Speaking at the […]

By Victor AhiumaYoung Leaders of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, have disclosed plans to storm the National Assembly, NASS, to seek amendment of some provisions of the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, to address some of the issues forcing civil servants and other contributors to have a second thought about the scheme. Top […]

By Paul Olayemi The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has felicitated with Chief S.K. Palama, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and a dedicated grassroots politician on his birthday anniversary.  He praised Chief Palama’s sacrifices in growing the APC in Delta and his commitment to […]

FCMB Group Plc (“FCMB Group” or the “Group”), a leading financial services group, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its public offer, following the approvals of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The offer was oversubscribed by 33%, attracting 42,800 investors with 92% subscribing via more […]

Americans owe Jimmy Carter “a debt of gratitude,” US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday, after it was announced the former leader had died at age 100.

Jimmy Carter was “a man of principle, faith and humility,” President Joe Biden said on Sunday, after the former US leader died at age 100.

Mohamed Salah said talks over a new Liverpool contract have not moved on significantly after starring once more in a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham on Sunday to help open up an eight-point Premier League lead.