We refer to the Central Bank of Nigeria Limited (CBN) pronouncement on the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Further to the press conference held by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele CON on Thursday, 29 April ...
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Communities in Niger State Negotiated and Pay N20m Security money to Boko Haram
Following the confirmation of the presence of Boko Haram in Niger State by the Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello, it has been gathered that about 65 communities in Niger State have resorted to negotiating and signing a peace deal with the insurgent to avoid future raids. This ...
Read More »I’m disappointed Ortom is blaming me for Benue killings – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is disappointed he is receiving the blame for the recent attacks in Benue state. Following a series of killings in the state by gunmen, Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, had call for the urgent intervention of the federal government. About ...
Read More »Geidam fully under terrorists’ control – Residents
Members of Boko Haram have taken over farmlands and farming activities in Geidam town, in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. The insurgents, who displaced majority residents of the town, were also said to have taken to preaching jihadist sermons to the few remaining people, ...
Read More »N199bn Anti-Terror Funding: Come and Explain Yourself, Senate ask Finance Minister
The Ministry of Finance told the Senate Committee on Army on Thursday that the Federal Government spent N198.84bn to fight terrorism from 2019 till date. The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, in the finance ministry, Aliyu Shinkafi, said all the funds appropriated for the war against insurgency had ...
Read More »Primate Ayodele Pays Prophet Joshua Iginla A Condolence Visit In Abuja
Popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele has paid a condolence visit to his friend in the ministry, Prophet Joshua Iginla, the General Overseer of Champions Royals Assembly, who lost his mother, Deaconess Moraimo Lasisi Iginla two weeks ago. Primate Ayodele during this historic visit described the death ...
Read More »FIRSTBANK NEW WEBSITE IS BANKING MADE SIMPLE by Raheem Akingbolu
Raheem Akingbolu reviews the new FirstBank’s corporate website and reckons that it would go a long way in strengthening the ability of the bank’s patrons and other potential customers in addressing basic banking operations. Outside the physical identity of any brand, the most accessible door into operations ...
Read More »Lack of Evidence: Baba Ijesha may be released Friday – Police source
A senior officer at the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed to PUNCH Metro that a directive had been given for the release of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, from custody. The source said due to the ongoing strike by members of the Judicial Staff Union of ...
Read More »Fidelity Bank Plc Announces a 53.9% Growth in Profit Before Tax to N10.1bn For the 3 Months Ended 31 March 2021
Top Nigerian lender, Fidelity Bank Plc recorded a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2021, posting appreciable growth in profits for the period ended 31 March 2021. Details of the unaudited results, released at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) show that Profit before Tax (PBT) ...
Read More »Rising insecurity: Lawmakers send message to Buhari, tells FG what to do
With the rising cases of insecurity in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari must take some bold steps including proper rejigging of the country’s security architecture as well as a consideration for state police, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have said. The lawmakers made their positions ...
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