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Police Warn Of Foreign Mercenary Involvement In Planned Nationwide Protest

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Friday that intelligence reports have revealed the involvement of foreign mercenaries in a proposed nationwide protest....

Tragic Building Collapse In Maryland Lagos Claims Five Lives

In the early hours of Thursday, a building under construction at 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos, collapsed, resulting in the deaths of five workers. The...

DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest Plot, Urges Citizens to Maintain Peace

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups planning a nationwide protest, urging them to abandon their plans and avoid any form of disorder,...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Passes Away At 82

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Thursday in a statement released by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu. The...

Tinubu Meets APC Governors Amid Growing Calls For Protests

President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a meeting with governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum, at the Presidential...

FG Opposes Planned Protests Over Economic Conditions, Citing Security Concerns

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its opposition to planned protests over the country’s economic conditions, citing concerns about potential disruptions and security...

POLITICS
Court of Appeal Dismisses APC And Sylva’s Appeal, Upholds Diri’s Election

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, challenging the Bayelsa State Governorship...

Court Voids Impeachment Of Phillip Shuaibu As Edo State Deputy Governor

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday nullified the impeachment of Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The court ordered Shuaibu’s...

APC Asks Senator Ali Ndume to Resign As Chief Whip, Replaces Him

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally requested the resignation of Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), urging him to...

Court Nullifies PDP Primary Election Producing Ighodalo As Edo Candidate

On Thursday, a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming...

Court of Appeal Nullifies Expulsion Of 25 Rivers State Lawmakers

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the expulsion of Martin Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, overturning a previous ruling by the Rivers...

Court Declares Seats Of 25 Rivers Lawmakers Vacant, Orders Speaker To Cease Activities

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has declared the seats of 25 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly vacant. The court also ordered Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule to stop...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
CBN Increases Benchmark Lending Rate To 26.75% Amid Rising Inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the benchmark lending rate to 26.75%, as announced by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the conclusion of the 296th Monetary Policy Committee...

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For N6.2 Trillion Injection Into 2024 Budget

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s consideration and approval for the injection of N6.2 trillion into the existing N27.5 trillion 2024 budget. This proposal...

IMF Downgrades Nigeria’s 2024 GDP Growth Forecast To 3.1%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s real GDP growth projection for 2024 downward from 3.3% to 3.1%. This adjustment, revealed in the IMF’s latest global...

CAC To Cancel Incorporation Certificates Of Non-Compliant Bureaux De Change

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) announced plans to cancel the certificates of incorporation for Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators whose licenses were revoked by the Central Bank...

President Tinubu Inaugurates Presidential Economic Coordination Council

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) on Thursday, tasking it with strategizing a way out of Nigeria’s current economic challenges....

Tier-1 Banks Report 2024: Access Holdings Leads In PBSI Ranking

In recognition of its outstanding performance, Access Holdings PLC has been named the leading Tier-1 Bank in the 2024 Proshare Bank Strength Index (PBSI) report. The PBSI, which evaluates...

IMPACT
Col. (Dr) Ogbe Joehness Omoruyi (Rtd): Portrait Of A Versatile Plastic Surgeon

Ogbe Joehness Omoruyi by every standard is a distinguished Nigerian. He is a versatile physician with vast experience in healthcare delivery and management. He is also a soldier who...

Dr Harrison Nnaemeka Nnaji: Expertise In Business Intelligence and ICT Management  

Harrison Nnaemeka Nnaji is an uncommon Nigerian. With four Master’s degrees and a doctorate (he has a second doctorate in view), he is a guru in the world of Information Technology. He...

Dr Aderemi Michael Adelaja: Toast To A Consummate And Dedicated Nephrologist

Dr Aderemi Michael Adelaja is a seasoned and diligent physician. He is highly trained and experienced in kidney transplantation as well as the management of patients with chronic kidney...

Mr. Kenneth Luke: Leadership In Aviation Support Services

Mr. Kenneth Luke has made remarkable achievements in the area of Aviation Support Services in Nigeria. His company, Aero-Lead Limited is a formidable and widely accepted name in the...

Dr. Babajide Adefemi Alalade: Toast To A Highly Accomplished And Versatile Physician

Dr Babajide Alalade, MBBS, DRCOG, DFSRH, RICR, MPH Indiana, MD, FRSPH, FCIPM, FIMC, CMC (Distinction), qualified in Medicine from the University of Lagos and obtained his Master’s...

Dr Olayide Adebowale Jinadu: Rising Profile In Healthcare Delivery

Dr Olayide Adebowale Jinadu is a medical practitioner, entrepreneur, YouTuber, content creator, researcher and medical tourism expert. He has certifications in mother and child health,...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Governor Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To 43rd Olubadan Of Ibadanland

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the staff of office to Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, marking his ascension as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The elaborate...

Muhammadu Sanusi II Returns As Emir Of Kano After Four-Year Ouster

In a dramatic turn of events, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, four years after his controversial removal. Governor Abba Yusuf signed the Kano State Emirate...

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Ado Ibrahim, Passes Away At 94

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and Vice Chairman of the Kogi State Traditional Council, Dr Ado Ibrahim, has died at the age of 94. According to family sources, the revered paramount ruler...

Alaafin Of Oyo, One Of Nigeria’s Most Prominent Kings, Lamidi Adeyemi Dies At 83

The Alaafin of Oyo, one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died at the age of 83. Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowolodu Ruling House...

THE ENTERPRISE ARENA (TEA)
How To Effectively Build A Working Day On Remote Work From Home

  In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were sent by employers to work remotely. This is to reduce the risk of infection in public transport and in crowded...

How Nigeria Plans To Return To The Usual Work In The Office

After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like). The compulsory stay-at-home laws will be repealed and some other restrictions will be...

Chaim Zach Makes Monumental Impact On Poultry Breeding In Nigeria

Mr. Chaim Zach is an international investor and industrialist. For close to 30 years, he has positively impacted the Nigerian agricultural sector.  He has hugely contributed to the...

Dr Adrienne Tikolo Makes Bold Contributions To Education In Nigeria

Dr Adrienne Tikolo is a highly cerebral and skilled educator. She has made profound contributions to education in Nigeria. Now, her work is reaching out to other parts of the world. Adrienne...

Dr. Oyeleke Ajiboye Records Outstanding Successes In Enterprise

Dr Oyeleke Ajiboye is a seasoned professional in the environmental engineering and property development industry. He has however also recorded huge successes in many other areas of...

Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega: Legacy In Corporate Management

Mr. Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega is a first-rate corporate administrator. He has spent over 30 years in management and his dexterity is widely acknowledged. He is today the Managing...

GENERAL
Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris

In a surprising development, U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election, citing the best interests of his party and the country. The announcement comes just...

Global Technology Outage Disrupts Key Services Across Multiple Countries

A widespread technology outage has disrupted businesses and institutions worldwide, affecting airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets,...

Paul Kagame Wins 99% of Vote In Rwanda’s Presidential Election

President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected...

Authorities Investigate Shooting At Trump Rally As Assassination Attempt

Federal authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday as an assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. The incident...

Israeli Airstrike Kills 90 Palestinians In Gaza Humanitarian Zone

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday, according to the enclave’s health ministry. The strike targeted Hamas...

Israeli Military Orders Gaza City Evacuation Amid Intensified Operations

The Israeli military has issued an urgent directive for all residents of Gaza City to evacuate southward to the central Gaza Strip amid escalating military operations in the region....

ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEWS
Governor Fubara Orders Audit Of Local Government Accounts

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has directed the state auditor general to initiate an audit of the accounts of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) for the past three years....

Full Text Of President Tinubu’s 2024 Democracy Day Speech

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu delivered his second Democracy Day address to Nigerians since taking office on May 29, 2024. In his speech, the President paid tribute to the heroes...

President Tinubu Honors Awujale Of Ijebuland With Prestigious GCON National Award

In a momentous celebration of heritage and service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu bestowed upon the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, the esteemed Grand Commander of the...

Establish Massive Ranches Nationwide To Save Nigerian Farmers–Tyomanger

A renowned service industralist who is the current National President of the Association of Property Managers of Nigeria, Amb. Dr. David Tyomanger has called on the Federal Government...

How Russia-Ukraine War Affects Nigeria’s Crude Exports–By NNPC Ltd

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has provided insight into how the lingering conflict between Russia and Ukraine has impacted Nigerian crude oil inflows...

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Ado Ibrahim, Passes Away At 94

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and Vice Chairman of the Kogi State Traditional Council, Dr Ado Ibrahim, has died at the age of 94. According to family sources, the revered paramount ruler...

SPORTS
Spain Clinches Euro 2024 With Late Winner Against England

Spain secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin, thanks to a late goal by Mikel Oyarzabal in the 86th minute. This triumph marks Spain’s record...

Messi Injured In Argentina’s Copa América Victory Over Colombia

Lionel Messi was forced off with a right ankle injury during Argentina’s 1-0 Copa América final win against Colombia at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Lautaro Martinez...

Lookman Stuns Leverkusen With Hat-Trick As Atalanta Clinch Europa League

Ademola Lookman stole the show with a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta secured a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday night. The stage was set...

Manchester City Clinch Historic Fourth Consecutive Premier League Title

Manchester City has made history by becoming the first men’s team in English football to secure four consecutive top-flight titles following a remarkable 2023/24 Premier League campaign. The...

Finidi George Appointed As Head Coach Of Nigeria’s Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles winger Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team. The announcement came...

PSG Secures Champions League Semifinal Spot With Victory Over Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has clinched a spot in the Champions League semifinals after a remarkable 4-1 triumph over Barcelona on Tuesday, leaving fans at the edge of their seats. Kylian...

WOMAN
Dr (Mrs.) Markie Idowu: Solid Leadership In Financial Technology

  Dr (Mrs) Markie Idowu, crowned recently as Best Female Fintech CEO at the Nigerian Fintech Awards, has over 34 years of experience in banking and IT, 28 years of which were spent...

Dr (Mrs.) Ngozi Ogwo: Portrait of An Accounting, Finance And Management Expert

Ngozi Angela Ogwo – Ph.D., is the Managing Partner/Chief Executive Officer of Grant Thornton Nigeria and a member of the Board of Governors of Grant Thornton International. She is...

Mrs. Ololade Olayinka Nnamani: Great Accomplishments In Speech and Language Therapy

Mrs. Ololade Olayinka Nnamani is an empathetic speech and language therapist with nearly two (2) decades of experience in providing psychometric assessment, evidence-based treatment,...

Mrs. Faith Iroham: Huge Impact On Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Sector

Faith Iroham is the Chief Executive Officer at Gove Energy, a leading Oil and Gas Exploration and Field Development Servicing company in Nigeria. She is an Oil and Gas business expert...

Dr. Mercy Olufunke Adelegan: Profile In Resourcefulness, Commitment And Leadership

Dr Mercy Olufunke Adelegan is a uniquely resourceful educationist. Apart from being the founder and proprietor of the highly impressive Lafred Schools at Costain, Ebute Metta, Lagos,...

Mrs. Olamide Adeniji: A Commitment To The Delivery Of Quality Education

Mrs. Olamide Adeniji has from a young age been passionate about the development of young children and would visit her mother’s nursery & primary school on school holidays to work...

ENTERTAINMENT
Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Overturned, Paving Way For New Trial

Harvey Weinstein, the former film mogul convicted of rape in 2020, saw his conviction overturned Thursday by a New York state court, setting the stage for a potential new trial. The...

Business And Socialite Cubana Chief Priest To Face Trial Over Alleged Naira Abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to bring businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, to court on Wednesday, April...

Warri Again Concert Sues Davido For N2.3 Billion Over No-Show

Organizers of the popular ‘Warri Again Concert’ have filed a N2.3 billion lawsuit against Afropop star Davido and his record label Davido Music Worldwide Limited at the...

Lagos Government Calls In DSS To Aid Investigation Into Mohbad’s Death

The Lagos State government has invited Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) to support ongoing probes into the death of popular musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. In...

PEOPLE | PRODUCTS | SERVICES
Syd-Monic Foundation Concludes Third Medical Outreach In Lagos

After a most engaging week of delivering healthcare to the under-served and indigent in Lagos, Syd-Monic Foundation concluded its third annual Medical and Surgical Outreach on Sunday,...

Onajite Regha’s Uncommon Strides In Electronic Payment Technology

Mrs Onajite Regha is the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the Electronics Payment Providers Association of Nigeria and the initiator of the association which she co-founded...

Peter Folikwe: Berger Paints’ Iconic Immediate Past MD

   Mr. Peter Folikwe is an enigmatic corporate manager. He could be said to be the man with the Midas Touch. Much of what he has touched these several years, as a manager of...

Daisy Obiano: Woman Behind Capelli Salon And Beauty Parlour

Daisy Obiano is a uniquely enterprising and creative Nigerian woman. She has made a bold mark with her company, Capelli Salon and Beauty Parlour Ltd located on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos....

Muyiwa Razaq Ogungboye’s Rising Profile In ICT Leadership

He is a man with a highly innovative mind. His creativity and spirit of industry make him one of those who hold the promise of launching Nigeria onto higher realms in Information and...

Silvester Ibeh Effectively Delivers With Cardinal Security Services Ltd

Mr. Silvester Ibeh is a highly resourceful and unassuming gentlemen. He is a philanthropist, an international business strategist, a security expert, a man of transparent honesty,...