File photo: A police officer The Niger State Police Command has arrested the prime suspect in the killing of a Federal University of Technology Minna lecturer, Dr Fumilola Adefolalu. Police investigation showed that the deceased’s 14-year-old househelp, Joy Afekafe, carried out the attack with her classmates, Walex and Smart who are on the run. The…
That Nollywood star actress cum politician, Tonto Dikehhas dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) is an established fact. Be that as it may, Tonto who was the deputy governorship candidate of the ADC in Rivers State during the 2023 election has revealed to everyone that cares to know why she defected…
The Group Managing Director/CEO United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba has been bestowed the Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Alawuba was conferred with the highest honour for bankers during the Institute’s 2023 investiture ceremony held in Lagos at the weekend, rereceiving the award alongside other 20 distinguished Nigerians across banking, finance and aviation. l-r: Vice Chairman, Senate…
Dr. Doyin Okupe, the former campaign Director General of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council has been hospitalised for cancer. SaharaReporters learnt that Okupe, who was the DG for the Peter Obi/ Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed campaign council recently returned from Israel where he was being treated for prostate cancer. However, it was learnt his…
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the arrest of one Benjamin Nnanyereugo for allegedly killing his girlfriend by the Sierra Leonan Police Force. Speaking with our correspondent, Hundeyin said Nnanyereugo’s arrest had been confirmed by the Nigeria Police. “He was arrested by the Sierra Leonan Police Forice and we are…
A businessman resident in Ibadan, Oyo State, has accused First City Momument Bank (FCMB) of refusing to release some of his funds deposited in an account belonging to a conman despite a high court order. The businessman told FIJ that he sent N730,100 to a supposed currency exchange provider in exchange for pounds on April…
Organisers of ArtsForChange have confirmed November 1st as a prize presentation and lecture day for the 2023 creative competition. First Bank Nigeria, Lagos Internal Revenue Service, GoBet247 are among corporate entities supporting the programme to reward creativity among Nigerians. The talent hunt closed its entry submission on 15th October with hundreds of entries received. ARTSFORCHANGE,…
…Innovates With Founder’s 50th Birthday Celebration Ahead of the forthcoming 5th annual Ibile Day celebration in Manchester, United Kingdom, all arrangements have been on top notch towards making the day a successful edition. Ibile Day has been an annual event renowned for its unique gathering, projection and celebration of the rich socio-cultural heritage of…
The International Monetary Fund has said the naira is currently under pressure and Nigeria is free to seek loan from the Fund to stabilise the currency if it considers a good option. The Washington-based lender however noted that recent exchange reforms and other steps taken by the Nigerian authorities were in order. It also expressed…
The Lagos Country Club, Squash Section is thrilled about the successful organization of its annual members clinic, a much-anticipated event that promotes the spirit of camaraderie and the love of squash. Since its inception in 2016, this clinic has been a beacon of encouragement, bringing both new members and the broader club community together to…
