Just In: Court Removes David Mark-Led ADC Leadership, Nullifies Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Candidacy
The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring all actions taken by the committee on behalf of the party invalid. Among the affected decisions is the nomination of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, as the ADC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general…
ZENITH BANK REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO AFRICA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH CONTINUED SPONSORSHIP OF ART X
Building on its support for ART X Lagos’ landmark tenth anniversary, the Bank continues its partnership with the fair, championing African artistic excellence, cultural heritage and emerging creative talent.Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s creative and cultural landscape through its continued sponsorship of ART X Lagos 2026, taking place from November…
Access Holdings To Advance Africa’s Capital Mobilisation Agenda at AFIS 2026
…..Group to champion stronger African financial institutions, deeper regional integration and the conversion of scale into sustainable economic value Access Holdings Plc will advance the case for African financial institutions to convert scale into greater economic impact when leaders from across the continent’s financial ecosystem gather for the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026 in Luanda,…
UBA Intensifies N61billion Loan Recovery Drive, Seeks Jail Term For WEMPCO Directors
… as WEMPCO Utilizes Thugs to Evict Court Receiver From Ogun Steel Plant United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has asked a Lagos court to send nine people linked to Western Metal Products Co. (WEMPCO) to prison. The bank alleges that they forced a court-appointed receiver out of the steel group’s Ogun State factory…
Just In:Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Mourns As Mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, Dies At 96
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Mourns as Mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, Dies At 96 Professor Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has died at the age of 96. In a heartfelt tribute, Professor Celestine Iwendi described the late Professor Okonjo as a distinguished scholar, respected matriarch and remarkable woman…
$242m Petroleum Products Diversion Claim: UBA Secures Court Order Against Vitol, Four Others
A Lagos State High Court, last Thursday, granted interim preservative orders of Mareva Injunction against Vitol SA – a Switzerland based Energy Trading company, and four other shipping companies in favour of United Bank for Africa Plc. The bank alleged Vitol of wrongful release of cargoes of petroleum products which were consigned to the order…
UBA Commences Comtempt Proceedings Against WEMPCO Directors over Alleged Disobedence of Court Order
Mr. Lewis Tung and his brother Robert Tung The Federal High Court, presided over by Honourable Justice Aluko, has granted an application by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc for substituted service of Form 49 on directors of Wempco named as alleged contemnors in the case of UBA v. Wempco. The application forms part of…
Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family announced his death in a statement shared on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, thanking fans, friends and well-wishers for their prayers, love and support. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to…
Tinubu Receives Nigeria’s Highest Tourism Honour, Pledges Support For Industry Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry after receiving the country’s highest tourism honour from the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). The President received the Grand Fellow of National Hospitality and Tourism (GFNHT) award during a meeting with NIHOTOUR’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Aare…
Obasanjo Blasts Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Nigerians Have Been Made 300% Poorer
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that the sharp depreciation of the naira has significantly worsened the financial condition of Nigerians. Obasanjo made the remarks on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom, where he questioned the impact of the administration’s economic policies since…
