Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is reportedly negotiating with top All Progressives Congress (APC) politicians to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This comes amid speculation about Adeleke’s potential switch, especially after two Osun State senators defected from the PDP to the APC recently. Sources describe the senators’ move as not being part…
The Ondo State Police Command confirmed on Saturday that Femi Oladele, also known as Tallex, a suspect in the murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, died in police custody due to a brief illness. Oladele was arrested for his alleged involvement in the abduction and death of Andrel Okah and…
……Revolutionises Remittances with PAPSS Instant Payment Service. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that its Artificial Intelligence chatbot, LEO is now enabled to carry out cross-border payment transactions. By this, LEO becomes Africa’s first AI-powered chatbot to facilitate cross-border payments, offering customers a seamless and instant way to transfer…
In the wake of Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s passing on July 13, 2025, whispers of succession and leadership dynamics in Northern Nigeria began to swirl. One name that surfaces amid these murmurs is that of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a seasoned politician with deep roots in the region and a storied career in national politics. Atiku,…
In a surprising turn of events, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on July 14, 2025. The former Vice President of Nigeria and twice-time presidential candidate of the PDP made this announcement in a letter, citing irreconcilable differences with the party’s current trajectory. Atiku, a founding father of the…
In a solemn ceremony, Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday evening at his Daura residence in Katsina State. The funeral rites, conducted according to Islamic traditions, were attended by a host of dignitaries, including President Bola Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, and Niger Republic Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine….
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91. The respected monarch reportedly died on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of his longtime friend and former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Tributes Pour In for the Beloved Monarch Mourning his passage, a prince…
Today, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly died in London — the same city where many Nigerian leaders choose to flee when sickness or death comes calling. It’s not just a tragic event — it’s a symbolic indictment of decades of failed leadership. General Abdulsalami Abubakar, another former Head of State, is also reportedly critically…
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London, according to an announcement by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad. Ahmad shared the news on X, stating, “The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus….
