“The jeopardy of President Buhari anti-corruption war has really been one set of rules for the goose and another set for the gander. Afenifere therefore asks the President to immediately make his assets declaration form public so Nigerians can hold him as a man of his words,” the statement read. The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere,…
Tongues are wagging and tension is escalating among staff of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as a top staff of the ICPC is said to be having an amorous affairs with a woman who heads a sensitive position in the commission culminating into secret marriage and this has to a large…
Poised to ensure its customers are protected and operate their accounts in a safe and secure environment, Zenith Bank has scored yet another first with the introduction of Account Blocking code *966*911#. A statement by the bank at the weekend said customers who suspect their accounts have been compromised, or who lost/misplaced their debit (ATM)…
Revered clergyman, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe of Genesis Global Church, has raised an alarm over over an impostor swindling unsuspecting members of the public in his name. The impersonator runs an account with the name “Dele Ogundipe Foundation”at EcoBank, and has equally opened many Facebook accounts in the name of the popular prophet, where he…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) will on., Monday, hold an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on the purported suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammad Buhari. The President had, on Friday, announces the suspension of Onnoghen, who is facing an assets declaration charge before the…
A new African free trade area could be just weeks away as the last few countries ratify an agreement signed last year. The plan to boost intra-African trade by half is gaining much attention in Davos this year. When you ask Tony Elumelu if Africa would profit from free trade, the Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist…
Build Homes, Obtain Resident Permits Run Daily Businesses in Nigeria, Return to Niger at Night Many Nigerians residing in Katsina State have fled to neighbouring Niger Republic to escape persistent attacks by kidnappers and bandits, Daily Trust on Sunday has learnt. In addition to evacuating their family members, the Nigerians are also acquiring plots and…
I am concerned as a democrat who believes that with faithful and diligent practice of democracy, we can get over most of our political problems and move steadfastly and surefootedly on the course of stability, unity of purpose, socio-economic growth and progress for all. Democracy becomes a sham if elections are carried out by people…
In December 2018, First Bank promoted a social media campaign tagged; #FirstBankIssaVybe, #DecemberIssaVybe. It involved massive ticket giveaways to premium events in Lagos including the First Bank sponsored Burna Live. Over 500 mostly VIP tickets, which cost from N15,000 to N50,000 – were given away and money raised for Down Syndrome when tickets to Burna Boy’s concert…
