Former UBA Chairman, Chief Israel Ogbue Passes On at 99
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc announce with deep sorrow the passing of Chief Israel C. Ogbue, former Chairman of the Bank, who died peacefully today at the age of 99. A revered boardroom statesman and distinguished administrator, Chief Ogbue devoted over six decades of his…
Tinubu: Electronic Transmission No Substitute For Manual Counting Of Poll Results.
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Juliet Umeh APresident Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act Amendment) 2026, saying in Nigeria, electronic transmission of election results is merely supportive and not a replacement for manual transmission. This came on a day former Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr. Mike Igini, blamed the Judiciary…
Nigerian Woman Dies After Arriving UK for Son’s Graduation
Akinyemi. Photo: JustGiving A Nigerian woman, Oluranti Akinyemi, has died in the United Kingdom shortly after reportedly arriving in the country for her son’s graduation ceremony. Learnt that a fundraising campaign was launched on JustGiving to raise £20,000 to repatriate her remains to Nigeria and cover related expenses. As of Wednesday, £2,087 had been raised…
Ramadan 2026: Saudi Arabia Confirms Fasting Begins Wednesday
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447. With the Hilal confirmed, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, while Taraweeh prayers will be held after the Isha prayer tonight. A post by @Muslim on X read, “BREAKING: Saudi Arabia announces the first…
Real-Time Results: A Must for Credible Elections, Say Former INEC Officials
Ex-INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Mike Igini Former officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission have intensified calls for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. The demand comes as the National Assembly meets on Tuesday to harmonise differing versions of the proposed electoral reforms, with real-time upload of polling-unit results to the…
UBA Unveils Diaspora Platform to Power Global African Lifestyle
The platform, launched in collaboration with leading ecosystem partners including United Capital, Africa Prudential, UBA Pensions, Afriland Properties, Heirs Insurance Group, and Avon Healthcare Limited — represents a major step in redefining diaspora banking beyond remittances toward structured wealth creation and long-term investment. At the unveiling, which took place at UBA’s global headquarters in Lagos…
UBA Group Announces Loknath Mishra as CEO UBA UK
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the world. As…
Local Contractors Accuse Tinubu Govt of Diverting Their Funds for Re-Election
Local contractors under the aegis of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) have resumed protest over debt being owed by the Federal Government amounting to over four trillion. The protesting contractors blocked the main entrance to the Ministry of Finance on Monday. They accused the federal government of betraying them through the Minister…
Bandits Abduct Over 170 Worshippers In Kaduna Church Raid
Bandits have raided churches in Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting over 170 worshippers. According to witnesses, the attackers struck during church services on Sunday. ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim churches were affected by the attack. Sources said nine vulnerable persons among the victims later returned home. Rev. Joseph…
Blogger Adetoun Onajobi Charged with Cyberbullying, Evades Police
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against a popular social media blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as @justadetoun, over alleged cyberbullying and false online publications against the Ogun State Government and the state governor. The charges are pending before the Abeokuta Division of the Federal High Court…
