Tribute to Pa Ayo Adebanjo (1928-2005)
The death of Pa Ayo Adebanjo on February 14, 2025 at 96 has robbed the Yoruba nation and indeed Nigeria of one of the dogged fighters for an egalitarian society. The progressive politician, lawyer and elder statesman was born on April 10, 1928, in Isanya Ogbo-Ijebu, Ogun State. Until his death, he remained true to […]
Tinubu Support Group appeals to Nigerians to be patient with FG
AHEAD of the 2027 election, the ‘Door to Door Movement’ for President Bola Tinubu, a support group committed to ensuring the President re-election has vowed to assist relevant authorities in showcasing the developmental strides of the current administration, urging Nigerians to be patient with the government as it strives to navigate the country out of the murky waters of economic difficulties.
Tinubu pays tribute to ‘former boss’s Chief Pius Akinyelure on his birthday
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to a man he called his former boss, friend and brother, Chief Pius Akinyelure on his birthday.
Tinubu congratulates WEMA Bank on 80th anniversary
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated WEMA Bank, Nigeria’s oldest surviving indigenous bank, on its 80th anniversary. The President commended the bank for its unwavering resilience and technological innovations, which have set it apart among Nigeria’s banks. WEMA Bank commenced operations on May 2, 1945, as Agbonmagbe Bank in Iperu-Remo, Ogun […]
‘Respect the currency,’ E-Money tells Nigerians after EFCC arrest
In a post shared via Instagram on Thursday, E-Money cited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) directive against spraying money at celebrations, describing it as currency abuse.
Chelsea close in on UEFA Conference League final with win 4-1 at Djurgarden
Chelsea strolled to a comfortable 4-1 win at Djurgarden in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final on Thursday to all but book their spot in the final.
More LP members defect to PDP in Enugu
The decampees were members of the PDP who dumped the party during the 2023 general elections for the LP.
Europa League: Manchester United cruise past 10-man Athletic as Fernandes scores twice
Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away performance to beat 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Thursday.
Only section one of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway 70 per cent complete – Umahi clarifies
He reaffirmed that Section One of the highway is scheduled for completion by January 2026 and added that the entire coastal road would be tolled once completed.
US protesters mark May Day with hundreds of anti-Trump rallies
The protests are being organized by a network of left-leaning activist groups, which say the rallies will take place in more than 1,000 locations.
AFDB urges bold reforms for Nigeria’s economic future
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged Nigeria to urgently transform its economy to become a developed country by 2050. Adesina made the call in a statement on Thursday, following his keynote address at Chapel Hill Denham’s 20th anniversary dinner. He said Nigeria must abandon years of underdevelopment by embracing […]
