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FIRSTBANK CLINCHES ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION; RANKED SECOND MOST ADMIRED FINANCIAL SERVICES BRAND IN AFRICA

FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has been ranked the second ‘most admired financial services brand’ in Africa – for the second straight year – at the 2021 Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands Event, held on Africa day, 25th May 2021.

Brand Africa is an intergenerational movement to inspire a great Africa through promoting a positive image of Africa, celebrating its diversity and driving its competitiveness. It is a brand-led movement which recognizes that in the 21st century, brands are an asset and a vector of image, reputation and competitiveness of nations.

With over 127 years of being woven into the fabric of society, FirstBank has been at the forefront of promoting growth and development in the country, extending its financial services footprints – through its subsidiaries – to over half a dozen countries across 3 continents. The Bank’s international business presence includes FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank in the Republic of Congo, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Senegal, as well as a Representative Office in Beijing.

Through the years, the Bank’s leading digital banking services and innovative products like FirstMobile, USSD, Firstmonie Agent amongst many others, have been essential to promoting cashless transactions in today’s digital age. FirstBank’s digital savviness extends to the social media platforms where it has been ranked by Financial Brand as the number one on Instagram in Nigeria and second globally based on the highest number of fan base/followers and it’s clearly poised to reclaim number 1 position across all parameters.

Appreciating the recognition on behalf of the Bank, the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, said, “we are grateful to Brand Africa for the back-to-back recognition as the ‘Second Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Africa’. This is a testament to the impactful role we are playing in promoting socio-economic development in Africa, which includes being at the forefront of bridging the financial inclusion gap as well as our commitment to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises because of the critical role they play in economic growth and development”. He further noted that FirstBank has created a functional ecosystem for SMEs to thrive through various value adding solutions and value propositions.

Only recently, First Bank of Nigeria Limited was awarded the 2021 ”Retail Banking CEO of the Year Nigeria”, ”Most innovative Retail Banking App Nigeria” and ”Best CSR Bank Nigeria” awards by Global Banking and Finance magazine.

Just In: FG Susupends Twitter’s Operations In Nigeria

The Nigerian Government has suspended Twitter Operations in Nigeria
This was announced on Friday by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed in a statement made available to Society gazette.

“The Federal Government has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria.”

He cited the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence.

The Minister said the Federal Government has also directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately commence the process of licensing all OTT and social media operations in Nigeria

You Are Fired! Twitter Operations Suspended By Federal Government

The Federal government has suspended the operations of Twitter, the microblogging and social networking service, in Nigeria.

Lai Mohammed, minister of information, announced the suspension in a statement issued on Friday.

The suspension of the social networking service was also shared on the Twitter handle of the federal ministry of information.

According to the statement, the minister cited “the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence”.

However, the platform is still active within Nigeria.

It is a known fact that the Nigerian government has been on a running battle with twitter microblogging social networking company over the company’s decision to remove some insensitive tweet through the handle of the president and the indefinite suspension is the new stage of the war between the two.

More to follow…

Nigerians Blasts Femi Adesina After Labelling President Buhari A ‘Kind Bully’

Society gazette reports that the President’s aide on media and publicity, Femi Adesina has landed in fresh crisis with Nigerians after calling President Muhammadu Buhari a kind bully over his statement on terrorism in the south east.

President Buhari had said he will go hard on those causing mayhem in south east due to the recent attacks that has rocked that region.

Shortly after making this statement, it was referred to as genocidal threat because the president reference the civil war regime that claimed the lives of many eastern citizens some years ago. Due to the outcry, the president’s tweet was deleted by twitter.

In his defence, Femi Adesina who admitted that Buhari was a bully expressed his pride in the president for his statement.

Read reactions below

Femi Adesina is a buffoon. A conscienceless lickspittle who has sold his own den the river for filthy lucre and the rotten trappings of his sleazy office. https://t.co/aHXOixdv5Q

— Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi (@BOGbadamosi) June 4, 2021

Femi Adesina’s job must be so hard because 🙄🙄🙄🙄 https://t.co/a4lAqLhR4o

— Dr PamPam | Omo Iya Ologi (@UnclePamilerin) June 4, 2021

Femi Adesina said Buhari is a “kind bully”.

😂 Fagbo.

— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) June 4, 2021

Femi Adesina is really into BDSM yeah? A ‘kind Bully’ huh? He likes to be choked, spanked and tied up huh?

Buhari’s bestie is a weirdo I tell you! #Elon Mi Abaga pic.twitter.com/yPQM3ldAea

— Black Abraham Lincoln 🤠🐧 (@SpearsSaint) June 4, 2021

I wasn’t expecting this high level of stupidity in @FemAdesina. So anyone can still think that any amount of threats can stop us!?Only the sophisticated morons do. https://t.co/GHvYB7sRAn

— Official_AmakaIke (@Official_A_Ike) June 4, 2021

After this Arise TV interview, it is clear that threats without concrete actions wont ever work. We will never ever listen to excuses again. Femi Adesina should just keep quiet abeg.

— Nas (@_nasknk) June 4, 2021

Where is Lai Muhammed, Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina???

Those Incompetent people will not see this and speak about it. Nonsense people who have no business holding power. https://t.co/lQhclt57wG

EFCC Nabs 44 suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), Lagos Zonal Office, have arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos.

The suspects were arrested during different operations conducted in some parts of Lagos State between June 1, 2021 and June 3, 2021 by the operatives of the agency.

The arrested suspects are Abiodun Amos Akanni, Afolabi Babatunde Damilare, Animasaun Oluwasegun Olamide, Ayeleso Dolapo Elijah, Bankole Moses Oyeyemi, Eromosele Jeremiah, Kayode Azeez Oluwatimileyin, Kolawole Olaoluwa Adeleye, Makanjuola Ahmed Gbolahan, Nwike Monday Nnamdi, Odunsi Oluwaseun Elijah, Ogundele Kamarudeen Ishola, Olalekan Bolarinwa Lateef, Pelumi Adebayo Kafidipe, Peter Pius, Samuel Ayoola Samson, Sobakin Kabir Oluwaseun, Timileyin Damilare John, Yusuf Quadri Olamilekan and Ayobami Olakayode.

Others are: Olujimi Damilola, Ajibola Damilare, Ogunsola Olalekan, Sulaimon Semiu, Olamilekan Oyewole, Moruf Akadri, Akari Ajibola, Akari Moshood, Olowu Adeyemi, Ogunjobi Moyosore, Shotayo Toyeeb, Oladeji Mayowa, Tolulope Alatishe, Olanrewaju Lukman, Oluwaseyi Eritosi, Victor Olaniyan, Adio Oluwaseun Temidayo, Abubakar Yakan Adeshina, Adeogun Abdulganiu John, Adekanye Mayowa Gbenga, Lawal Musa Ozovehe, Akinwumi Oluwaseun Olusegun, Lawal Taiwo Samson and Temidayo Onikoyi Abdulbaki.

Wilson Uwujaren. Head, Media & Publicity stated in a statement that they were arrested following credible intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.

Items recovered from the suspects include cars, mobile phones and laptop computers.

He said the suspects will be charged to court soon as soon as investigations are completed.

Suspected Cultists Kill barber, Matchets Customer In Osogbo

Suspected cult members, on Thursday morning allegedly killed a barber and macheted one of his customers at Oke-Ijetu area of Osogbo in Osun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the late barber, simply identified as Shogo, was attacked in his shop at about 10.00 a.m by six armed men.

A source told NAN that the attackers, on sighting their target, inflicted several machete cuts on him, before hitting his head with a big stone.

The source said the assailants also attacked a customer who went to the shop for a hair cut, inflicting several machete cuts on him, while trying to flee when he saw them.

NAN learnt that a co-barber with Shogo in the shop, however, escaped unhurt. A source close to the wounded customer told NAN that the six young men, armed with cutlasses, arrived the barber’s shop on three motorcycles.

He said that the wounded customer was attacked by the assailants as he ran out of the shop after seeing them.
“Eventually, the cultists caught up with him and inflicted machete cuts on him.

“The second barber managed to run out of the salon and escaped the attack, but Shogo, who was their target, was caught, macheted and later killed,” he said.

The source said that the wounded customer was receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
He said that the killed barber was said to have relocated to Osogbo from Ilesa about three months ago, and the assailants might have come from Ilesa.

Just In: Police Council Confirms Alkali Baba As IGP

The Police Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, has confirmed Usman Baba as Inspector General of Police.

Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed the development at the end of the one and half hours meeting, said he was unanimously confirmed.

President Buhari had on April 6, Usman Baba as acting the Inspector General of Police.

The minister said Buhari directed him to ensure insecurity is brought to the barest minimum.

Baba was a Deputy Inspector General of Police before his promotion.

Details later…

Nigerian Army unveils projects to immortalise late General Attahiru

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has pledged to collaborate with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) to find practical solutions to insecurity confronting the country.

The Commander, Nigerian Army Armoured Corps (NAAC), Major General Mohammed Magaji, yesterday commissioned landmark projects in Obienu barracks to immortalise the name of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru.

The projects were meant to strengthening the corps security and improve its capacity for administrative purposes.

The projects that were commissioned included the refurbishment and repair of 22 ‘B’ vehicles that have contributed immensely to the accomplishment of the tasks of the corps.

Magaji also repaired and refurbished 12 low beds (tank transporters) and sunk five boreholes in the cantonment, which were also commissioned.

He also commissioned the installed Solar Street Lights in the barracks and the beautification of the barracks gate and befitting sentry posts at the two gates with street lights.

The Commander of the Armoured Corps (CAC) explained that the commitment of the corps in the refurbishment of the vehicles would definitely go a long way in improving the operational capabilities of the army’s personnel.

He lamented that “some of the vehicles were unserviceable for more than 10 years and some beyond repairs” but expressed happiness that the refurbished vehicles would help to equip officers that would be deployed to the war zones with healthy vehicles to perform well.

The CAC commended the officers and men of the corps for their support and hard work and urged them “to continue to be committed to their professional mandate towards discharging their statutory duties.

“Wherever you find yourselves and in whatever capacity, you should add value, contribute your quota to impact positively to that environment. I am building on the structures I met when I came here to add value.”

Magaji also noted that “the importance of water to human existence cannot be over emphasised, and in order to ameliorate the problem of water shortage in the barracks, we sunk five boreholes to solve the water problem faced by personnel in the barracks.

“And because of the epileptic power supply in Bauchi and the need for clear visibility for enhanced security at night, we installed 41 solar street lights from the main gate to the VHU. This has indeed illuminated the environment hence improved security,” he declared.

In his remarks, the Commandant, Nigeria Army Armour School, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyer, commended the NAAC under Magaji leadership for exhibiting high level of commitment, dedication, preparedness and above all, resolve in initiating and executing people-oriented projects that would impact positively in the lives of personnel in the cantonment.

At the commissioning ceremony, senior military and paramilitary officers from the state were present to add colour to the event.

Dcp Abba Kyari’s Team Spotted in Imo for Security Operation Amidst Rising Tension

The famous Nigerian crime buster and his team has been deployed to Imo state amidst rising tension over the activities of ‘unknown gunmen’. The deputy commissioner of police Mr Abba Kyari and his team of police officers were spotted in Imo state as they readied themselves for security operations. The police officer and his team has become famous for his track record of thwarting armed robberies, kidnappings and castle rustling in Nigeria.

The DCP and his team were the same police officers that arrested the notorious Kidnapper Evans in Lagos state three years ago. Ever since, Mr Abba Kyari has conducted several operations against armed robbery and kidnappings in various states of the federation. The officer and his team are considered as one of the most successful police team in the country.

The state has been ravaged by series of attacks on security formations deployed in the state. Multiple attacks on critical facilities belonging to the federal government was also reported. As a result of this menace, the Nigerian Police Force deployed a special tactical team that will conduct a special operation in order to bring an end to these attacks.

“I have a leader I Can Trust” – Ayade Confesses After Meeting Buhari In Abuja

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has insisted that he left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC because of his personal relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ayade said this after he met President Buhari behind closed doors on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The governor was visiting the Presidential Villa for the first time since his defection from PDP to APC last month.

Fielding questions from State House correspondents following the meeting, Ayade emphasised that he left the PDP for the sake of Buhari, adding that the president’s virtues attracted him to APC.

“I moved into the APC because of my personal relationship with Mr. President. I have watched him and I found honesty, integrity and I see his wish and commitment to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“To that extent, I have a leader that I trust.

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“Opposition in the third world means let everything happen that will make the other party look bad.

“I’m one of the strong Nigerian Governors, who has risen beyond party lines and ethnic lines by virtue of my education and exposure,” he said.