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The Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings Plc, Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to write off N748 billion in non-performing loans, saying the move was a deliberate strategy to strengthen the institution’s long-term stability despite its impact on profits. Otedola said the one-off provisioning led to a 92 per cent drop in the […]
Tinubu Pledges Stable Academic Calendar, Improved Power Supply President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining a stable academic calendar and reliable power for Nigerian universities. Represented at Ahmadu Bello University’s convocation, he emphasized that education remains a primary pillar of his “Renewed Hope” agenda. To support university employees, the […]
The Bauchi State Government is considering new legislation aimed at reducing the high number of women who give birth at home, a practice authorities say is contributing significantly to maternal and infant deaths in the state. Data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) show that only 31 per cent of women in Bauchi deliver […]
Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila Launches ₦2.5bn Nursing College Fund Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, mother of the President’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, has launched a ₦2.5 billion fund for the College of Nursing at Summit University. The 96-year-old was also honored with a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration. The event, hosted by […]
Over 200 Dead After Landslides at Rebel-Held Coltan Mine At least 200 people were feared dead following catastrophic landslides at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo. Triggered by torrential rains earlier this week. The disaster has left many missing. Officials warn the death toll will likely rise as rescue teams continue to […]
Deadly Airstrikes Hit Gaza on Eve of Rafah Crossing Reopening On January 31, 2026, Israeli military strikes killed at least 31 Palestinians, including six children, across Gaza City and Khan Younis. These attacks occurred just one day before the Rafah crossing was scheduled to reopen. The sudden escalation caused widespread panic among residents […]
Prioritize Your Husband Over Your Pastor, Counsels Pastor Emmanuel Iren “Why Put Me Or Your Pastor’s Photo On Your DP When You Have A Husband?” Pastor Emmanuel Iren Questions Married Women Lead Pastor, Emmanuel Iren has sparked significant online debate following his remarks concerning marital priorities, devotion, and the dynamics of modern […]
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has appointed Prince Lukman Oyebamiji Fagbemi, SAN, as it’s new Legal Adviser. The appointment was announced in Abuja by the Convener of the group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, who described Fagbemi as a seasoned and highly respected legal practitioner whose experience will add value to the organisation. Atoyebi said […]
