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Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has strengthened his grip on First Bank by acquiring a substantial stake in First Holdco Plc, the bank’s parent company. Otedola purchased 10.47 billion units of shares worth ₦324.47 billion, increasing his stake from 15% to approximately 40%. This strategic move gives him significant control over Nigeria’s oldest bank. […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s persistent poor standing on the global labour rights scale, describing the latest ranking as a national embarrassment that demands urgent action from both government and employers. Speaking at the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) held in […]
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as an act of boldness and political will in removing the fuel subsidy, a move previous administrations, including that of former President Muhammadu Buhari, hesitated to make. Speaking during a public event on Wednesday, Governor Dikko shared […]
Nigerian singer and internet personality, Darlington Achakpo Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has dragged the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to court, demanding ₦3 billion in damages for declaring him “wanted” in connection with allegations of sexual misconduct and cybercrimes. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High […]
England and Real Madrid star midfielder Jude Bellingham has undergone successful surgery to correct a long-standing shoulder injury that has troubled him since 2023, the Spanish club confirmed on Thursday. The 22-year-old is now expected to be sidelined for the entirety of Real Madrid’s pre-season preparations and at least the first six weeks of the […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has weighed in on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that it won’t affect the party’s fortunes in the 2027 elections. Makinde described Atiku’s departure as a form of “freedom” for PDP, suggesting that the party is better off without individuals […]
President Bola Tinubu has the largest online following in his cabinet, with 4.5 million followers across major social media platforms. This accounts for 26.6% of the cabinet’s total digital footprint. The combined following of Nigeria’s 51 ministers stands at approximately 17 million followers, with over 60% concentrated among just five individuals. The top […]
Prominent Nigerian leaders have converged on Daura, Katsina State, for the Third Day prayer in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, in line with Islamic funeral traditions. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the delegation of high-profile dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, Katsina State Governor Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, Borno State Governor […]
Controversial social media influencer, Scott Iguma is set to be arraigned today, July 17, before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on a 10-count charge linked to his online campaign against real estate company PWAN. Iguma, known for his outspoken activism on consumer rights, came under public spotlight following a series of posts he began […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted with scorn to the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, dismissing his departure as inconsequential and blaming him for the party’s loss in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Thursday, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi described Atiku’s exit as “good riddance […]
