Union Bank of Nigeria has finalized its merger with Titan Trust Bank Ltd, securing final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s financial sector. In a statement, Union Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, announced the completion...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos-
English Premier League (EPL) champions Liverpool have agreed a £35 million ($47.28 million) deal for Crystal Palace and England centre back Marc Guehi, British media reported on Monday. The reports said Palace captain Guehi, who scored in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Aston Villa, was undergoing a medical in London...
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Said Alkali, announced that the damaged sections of the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will be fully repaired within 10 days. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday during an inspection of the derailment site, Alkali highlighted ongoing efforts to restore the tracks following a derailment incident...
The Department of Epidemic Viruses at the Pasteur Institute of Côte d'Ivoire is equipped with a mobile case specially designed to intervene in remote areas in the event of suspicion or threat of epidemic diseases. This tool is essential for a rapid and effective response to health emergencies. The...
Nigerian Army has apprehended one of its own, Lance Corporal Saifullahi Garba (14NA/72/15972), for alleged gunrunning in Borno State, while recent operations across the country led to the rescue of eight kidnap victims and the recovery of significant arms caches. A reliable source from Army Headquarters, speaking to the...
Kebbi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent assault on the convoy of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, September 1, 2025. According to reports, the attack occurred as Malami, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is currently convening with key People’s Democratic Party (PDP) figures at his official residence in Abuja to address critical issues concerning the party’s future. Among the prominent attendees are PDP National Secretary Sam Anyanwu, former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, former...
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has praised the Finnish judicial system for convicting Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra separatist, emphasizing that those funding terrorism will face justice no matter where they hide. On [date of ruling], the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti, Finland, sentenced Ekpa to a six-year...
A mentor at 59, Congratulations Your Excellency! On behalf of myself, the Government, and the people of Borno State, I extend heartfelt birthday felicitations to His Excellency Vice President Kashim Shettima as he celebrates his 59th birthday. Mr Vice President, sir, your mentorship has shaped countless leaders across Borno,...
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), Rivers State Administrator, officially inaugurated 23 newly elected Local Government Chairmen, shortly after they received their certificates of return from the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The ceremony, marked by a group photograph, symbolized a fresh chapter for local governance in the state....
In a series of decisive operations across Nigeria, the Nigerian Army has successfully disrupted multiple terrorist attacks and freed 14 kidnapped individuals within a 24-hour period. A reliable source from Army Headquarters informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that troops from 1 Brigade, operating under Operation...
In a heartfelt tribute, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, lauding his unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s progress and their shared vision for a prosperous nation. The President’s statement, released on September 2, 2025, highlighted Shettima’s exemplary leadership, from his transformative tenure as...
Plateau State Government has commenced a month-long ICT and vocational training programme for 250 youths across its 17 local government areas, in a renewed effort to curb unemployment and promote self-reliance among young people. The initiative, tagged the Plateau Youths Employment and Skills Acquisition (PLAYESA) programme, kicked off at...
Kaduna State government has issued a final warning to former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai for plotting to unleash mayhem across Kaduna State in a desperate bid to destabilize the state and drag it back into its dark and violent past. The state government, said El-Rufai’s actions in...
A pan-Nigerian outfit, Prodiva, has started putting finishing touches on its high octave preparation to host its maiden Independent Day fiesta on October 1, 2025 to celebrate Nigeria’s prosperity in diversity. Prodiva, an outfit coined out of two words, prosperity and diversity, was floated by Bolatito Ajibode, a seasoned...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday refuted claims by opposition figures that the recent local government elections in Rivers State were unlawful, asserting that no court has declared the polls illegal. Addressing criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter...
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed a comprehensive strategy that will enhance vocational education across the three senatorial zones in the state. Zulum announced the directive on Monday when he received the report on repositioning technical and vocational education in Borno at the council chamber. According to the...
Nigeria Police Force has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking and other forms of violent crime across the country. Force Public Relation Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said the Katsina State Command operatives intercepted two...
The governments of Nigeria and Colombia have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on political consultations, opening a new and significant chapter in relations between both countries. The MOU signed on Monday during the Nigeria-Colombia Bilateral Meeting and Business Forum at the Presidential Villa was appended by Nigeria’s...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its profound appreciation to the good people of Rivers State for their overwhelming support in Saturday’s Local Government Elections, with the ruling party winning 20 out of the 23 contested chairmanship seats across the state. APC National Publicity Secretary,...