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Monthly Archives: July 2018

Kwara governor defects to PDP

Kwara state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed on Tuesday dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His announcement followed that of the Senate President Bukola Saraki who also declared his decision to quit APC in a tweet. Governor Ahmed in a statement by his senior assistant on media and communication Dr Muyideen Akorede said “following due consultations ... Read More »

TRANSCORP HOTELS PLC HY 2018 PROFIT AFTER TAX EXPANDS BY 85%

  The pride and pearl of the Nigerian Hospitality Industry, Transcorp Hotels Plc. (“Transcorp Hotels”) has announced its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2018. The company showed significant growth over same period last year recording a turnover of N8.01billion, Profit Before Tax of N2.02billion and Earning Per Share of 17.84 Kobo. Transcorp Hotels delivered a commendable ... Read More »

PDP looking for life after death – APC

The All Progressives Congress on Sunday taunted the Peoples Democratic Party over its rebranding plans and attempts to lure APC members to be part of a coalition that it is building. A statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary described the PDP move as ”looking for life after death’. “After three years in the wilderness, the Peoples Democratic Party ... Read More »

Fayemi to Fayose: Devote June allocation for payment of salaries

  Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has advised Governor Ayo Fayose to utilise the N5.5 billion June allegation from the Federation Account to p ay workers’ salaries and pensioners’ entitlements. Fayemi also advised the governor to use the N34.5 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) cash that had accrued to the state since October 2014 allegedly kept in a secret ... Read More »

GTBank Lagos State Principals Cup Season 9 Finals

Foremost financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank is set to hold the finals of the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup on Thursday 19th July at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. The prestigious tournament, now in its 9th year promises to be a thrilling encounter between the four qualifying teams as they stake their claim as ultimate champions of the football competition. Considered one ... Read More »

Fidelity Bank Shines At 2018 Brands & Advertising Excellence Awards

• Wins Banker of the Year and Most Outstanding TV Commercial Lagos, Nigeria: July 9, 2018 – Top Nigerian lender, Fidelity Bank Plc shone brightly at the recently 2018 Brands & Advertising Excellence Awards which held at the Balmoral Hall in Lagos last Friday, clinching two awards on the night. The Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Nnamdi Okonkwo was named ‘Banker ... Read More »

APC, PDP locked in verbal attacks over Ekiti election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday threw jabs at each other over tomorrow’s governorship election in Ekiti State. The PDP claimed that the state had been militarised to prepare the ground for rigging of the election for the APC candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. The PDP’s candidate is Prof. Kolapo Olusola. The APC said the ... Read More »

BRAEKING; Kaduna Senators Shehu Sani, Suleiman Hunkuyi Quit APC

Shehu Sani, the senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). Suleiman Hunkuyi, his counterpart from Kaduna North Senatorial District, has left the ruling party as well. Tom Maiyashi, Chairman of the Akida faction and Ja’afaru Abas Ibrahim, legal adviser of the Restoration Group, announced the decision of the two groups ... Read More »

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