The Department of State Services has invited and interrogated the Secretary to Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, over recent allegations of fraud levelled against him. A source from the DSS who craved anonymity hinted our correspondent that the invitation and subsequent interrogation were a result of the allegations levelled against him. The source told our correspondent that the grill took ... Read More »

Stop chasing shadows, says Gov’s aide Edo Deputy Governor Philips Shaibu has alleged Governor Godwin Obaseki has perfected a plot to impeach him. He requested special court protection from Obaseki’s impeachment plot so that he can function as Deputy Governor of the South-South State. Shaibu, in a suit filed at the Federal High Court Abuja, listed the Inspector General of ... Read More »

The Organised Labour has suspended its proposed strike action, 24 hours after embarking on nationwide protests against removal of fuel subsidy. President of Trade Union Congress (TUC) Festus Osifo announced this during an interview with Arise news on Thursday morning. He said the Labour leaders who had earlier met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extracted some commitments to some of ... Read More »

The CEO of Ecobank Group, Jeremy Awori, has attributed the group’s profitability in the second quarter of 2023 to its strategic roadmap which demonstrated the benefits of its diversified business model, resilient balance sheet and commitment to serving its customers. Awori stated this while reacting to the group’s performance in the second quarter of 2023 which saw its pre-tax profits ... Read More »

House of Representatives member for Ojo Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Seyi Sowunmi, has been appointed deputy chair of Local Content Committee. Sowunmi was among those in the 134 standing committees announced by Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. A review of the list showed among the 24 representatives from Lagos State, 17 were assigned chairmen. Sowunmi stands out as sole representative from ... Read More »

For a third year running, Zenith Bank Plc has been named the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking Awards 2023. The bank also emerged as the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria, in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2023, retaining the award for a second consecutive year.These awards were presented to Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the Group ... Read More »

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with investments in Power, Hospitality and Energy sectors has announced reported its financial results for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2023, recording commendable growth across all its major indices. The Group achieved an impressive revenue of N82.1 billion in H1 2023, compared to N62.9 billion in H1 2022, ... Read More »

..Second Pay Rise In 90 Days Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritise the welfare of its staff and their families reflecting the current economic realities and its impact on living conditions. To this end, the bank’s Board of Directors have announced the implementation of a cost of living adjustment for its ... Read More »

Two men sitting on a beach with drinks and a guitar Description automatically generated A cellphone and boxes with a bunch of boxes Description automatically generated Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured customers of a memorable summer treat with the recent launch of exclusive benefits and discounts tied to its cards during this period. Tagged, ... Read More »

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has finally, transmitted 39 names for screening and confirmation as Commissioners and Special Advisers designate to the State’s House of Assembly. This came following series of lobbying and horse trading by various interest groups to have their candidate nominated. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, announced the transmission of the nominees ... Read More »