Polaris Bank celebrates 58 New Hires from its flagship PGIT, PTIP as CEO charge them to Keep Learning, Keep Evolving

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Polaris Bank has graduated 58 exceptional new hires from its flagship Polaris Graduate Intensive Training (PGIT) and Polaris Tech Ignite Programme (PTIP), reinforcing its commitment to building world-class talent in Nigeria. The ceremony, attended by senior leadership and invited guests, celebrated a highly selective cohort drawn from over 10,000 applicants – placing them among the top 0.58% who successfully made the cut. The milestone underscores the bank’s rigorous standards in identifying and grooming future leaders. Addressing the graduates, Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Kayode Lawal, delivered a compelling charge centered on continuous…

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Filmmaker Alleges Death Threat from Alaafin, Postpones Ibadan Screening of ‘Throne of Alaafin Oyo’

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Award-winning filmmaker Ayankola Ayanwuyi has postponed the Ibadan screening of his highly anticipated documentary, The Throne of Alaafin Oyo, citing serious security concerns following an alleged death threat. Ayanwuyi, who also serves as Executive Director of the Dundun Centre, disclosed the development via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday. He alleged that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, threatened his life over the production of the film. “Alaafin himself threatened he would kill me and nothing will happen because I made a film promoting the throne…

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NDLEA Arrests 93-Year-Old Man, 69-Year-Old Doctor in Major Cocaine, Skunk Trafficking Crackdown

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A 93-year-old great-grandfather and a 69-year-old medical doctor have been arrested in a sweeping crackdown on drug trafficking networks by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The arrests were part of intensified intelligence-led operations targeting drug cartels and their collaborators across Nigeria. In Abia State, NDLEA operatives apprehended Pa Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, a nonagenarian, at his residence in Umuagbaigba, Amavo Nkwogu village, Osisioma Local Government Area, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. A search of his home led to the recovery of 7.7 kilograms of skunk, a potent…

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Fidelity Bank Takes Lead in Banking Recapitalisation Drive

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As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitaliSation exercise came to an end March 31, 2026, most banks operating in the country rose to the challenge and met the requirement ahead of time. However, Fidelity Bank’s proactive approach paid off, and it continued to demonstrate its commitment to growth and innovation. In a remarkable display of investor confidence, Fidelity Bank opened and concluded a private placement in just one day on December 31, 2025. Leading institutions, including AFREXIM Bank and its subsidiaries, invested in the bank, showcasing their faith in…

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Gunmen Abduct Sapele LG Chairman in Hotel

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Tension has engulfed Sapele and surrounding communities in Delta State following the abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke, by suspected gunmen. The council boss was reportedly kidnapped around 7 p.m. on Friday when heavily armed assailants stormed a hotel along Owumi Road in a daring and coordinated attack that triggered panic among residents and guests. Eyewitnesses said about 15 gunmen arrived in a Range Rover SUV accompanied by two other vehicles. The attackers allegedly fired sporadically into the air to disperse people before seizing the…

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Beware: There’s a WhatsApp scam going around

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Scammers are currently impersonating Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, to trick people into fake investment schemes. They’ve created a WhatsApp group called *“Value Focus Club 60”* using this number: *+234 915 708 8290*, and even used his picture to make it look real. *Important things to know*: • The Chairman is NOT on WhatsApp running any investment group • Access Holdings does NOT offer investment advice via WhatsApp • Any message claiming otherwise is 100% fake A whistleblower actually spotted this and raised the alarm, so please…

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Missing 42-Year-Old Married Woman Found with Man in Ondo Hotel

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A 42-year-old married woman, Mrs. Tilewa Olatunde Funke, who was declared missing on April 3, 2026, has been located by security operatives in a hotel room in the Ugbe-Akoko area of Ondo State. Mrs. Funke, who resides in Ilara-Mokin, was found in the company of a 55-year-old man identified as Isa Alaba, ending a frantic search that lasted several days. The alarm was first raised when Mrs. Funke left her home for Akure at approximately 10:00 a.m. last Friday. When her phone remained switched off and she failed to return,…

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World Bank: 63% of Nigerians Now Living in Poverty Despite Lower Inflation

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Nigeria’s poverty crisis has worsened significantly, with about 63 percent of the population now living below the poverty line despite recent signs of easing inflation, according to the World Bank. The latest assessment paints a troubling picture of Africa’s largest economy, where economic reforms and declining inflationary pressures have yet to translate into meaningful relief for millions of citizens struggling with the rising cost of living. The World Bank noted that while inflation has shown signs of moderation in recent months, the impact of earlier price shocks — particularly following…

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FirstBank Partners Eko Hotels & KEY Academy for ChessMasters 2026 Tournament

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FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The announcement was made at the official press conference of the tournament held on 16 March 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition targets children in primary school aged between 6 and 11 years old. Organised by Eko Hotels and…

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U.S. Embassy Abuja Suspends Visa Appointments Over Security Concerns

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The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the suspension of visa appointment services following heightened security concerns in Nigeria’s capital. In a statement issued to applicants, the embassy said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure in response to recent security warnings, though it did not disclose specific details about the nature of the threat. Affected applicants were advised not to visit the embassy premises until further notice, as all scheduled visa interviews have been temporarily halted. “The safety of our staff and applicants remains our top priority,”…

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