Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call to purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to celebrate this significant occasion, the Bank is set to hold its annual International Women’s Day Seminar on Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.Aligned with the global…
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Sepeteri, Oyo State, for allegedly beating his elder brother to death with a heavy rock because he claimed the deceased shot him in a dream. Lateef Suleiman, of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, reportedly woke up convinced that his 52-year-old brother, Mustapha Amidu, had attacked him in his sleep…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has directed the immediate and full implementation of the NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and the NIHOTOUR Regulations 2025 by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). The directive was conveyed in a letter dated February 26, 2028, signed by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture,…
INEC chairman Joash Amupitan By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has overhauled the schedule for the next general election, moving the Presidential and National Assembly polls forward to January 16, 2027. The adjustment comes as a direct consequence of the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the subsequent enactment of…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday charged the newly decorated acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to make the Nigeria Police Force better than he met it, as the country grapples with banditry, terrorism, and other criminal activities. The President, who personally decorated Disu with his new rank at the State House, Abuja, said the appointment…
Nigeria’s longest-running and most consistent comedy tour, LaffMattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka & Friends, has officially announced its 2026 tour themed “Next Chapter.” The upcoming edition marks a major milestone as the brand celebrates its 15th edition with a bold expansion that includes Canada for the first time. The Next Chapter edition represents a clear…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (right), Mrs. Olufunmilola Tunji Disu (left), decorated Mr. Tunji Disu with the rank of Acting Inspector-General of Police at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. Photo credit: State House The acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, assumed duty on Wednesday. This followed his decoration by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the…
Obi and some of the ADC chieftains examining the damaged cars and bullet riddled gates after the attack by the assailants in Edo State. Photo Credit: Obidient Movement Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, erstwhile National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress were on Tuesday…
File photo: New acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Egbetokun tendered his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing pressing family considerations. Appointed…
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…
