Billionaire investor and entrepreneur, Femi Otedola, has attributed his massive investment in First Bank to recent economic and financial reforms spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso.Speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of FBN Holdings Plc, Otedola, now Chairman of First Holdco Plc, disclosed that his over N320 billion investment…
– On the danger of digital thuggery and the ignorance of democratic principlesSome intolerant children of ignorance have recently invaded my Facebook page and direct messages to hurl insults at me. Their offense? That I failed to praise their “god” — the President — in a simple, innocuous piece where I commended the Minister of…
The 2027 presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, is gaining momentum as campaign posters advocating his candidacy surfaced across major parts of Kano State on Thursday.The posters, prominently tagged “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027,” feature the image of Governor Makinde with the message: “His Excellency, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde for President,…
WALE OJO-LANRE HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF ARTISTS IN ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY Artists and creative minds were reminded of their significant roles in maintaining and enhancing biodiversity during a recent event celebrating this vital aspect of our environment.Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, the Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, delivered a compelling keynote address at…
The Federal Government has filed a criminal defamation suit against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello among six key witnesses.Filed on May 16, 2025, at the FCT High Court (Suit No. CR/297/25), the case accuses Akpoti-Uduaghan—representing Kogi Central—of making defamatory statements during a live television appearance…
The ancient town of Ilesa in Osun State is set to witness a momentous event today as Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, is officially crowned the 41st Owa Obokun and paramount ruler of Ijesaland.In preparation for the high-profile coronation, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced heightened security measures. According to…
Dr. Olusegun Odegbami has continued his personal chronicle of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, offering insight into the unfolding experience on Day Three of the competition.In a post, Odegbami described the day as a moment of quiet observation and deeper appreciation for the atmosphere surrounding the Games.He wrote:Gateway Games – through my…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has firmly denied claims circulating online that he met with President Bola Tinubu in Rome to discuss a purported ₦225 billion debt connected to Fidelity Bank.In a statement issued Thursday, Obi dismissed the reports as a “blackmail campaign” designed to tarnish his image.“I have never sought…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has made a decisive political move, directing all commissioners and political appointees to either join him in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or vacate their positions.Speaking during a State Executive Council meeting, Governor Eno confirmed his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing that his…
Philanthropist and former Microsoft co-chair Melinda Gates has candidly shared emotional details about her highly publicized divorce from Bill Gates, revealing that the $65 billion settlement she received was insignificant compared to the personal pain she endured during and after their 27-year marriage. In a heartfelt disclosure, Melinda expressed the emotional turmoil that led to…
