Nov 13, 2021

Lawmaker lured, robbed of $2,000 by kidnapper

Nov 13, 2021 topnews

Cyril Isong, an information technology expert, has been apprehended by the police for the alleged abduction of a House of Representative member. Isong, who lived in Abuja, reportedly connived with others at large to lure the lawmaker to a short let apartment in Asokoro, Abuja, with a woman and held him hostage afterwards, dispossessing him of $2,000 and N65,000. It was learnt that Isong was tracked down recently in Akwa Ibom by operatives of Force Intelligence Response Team led by DCP Tunji Disu following a petition addressed to the Inspector-General…

Woman gifted N1m for rejecting N5,000 to influence her voting in Anambra

Nov 13, 2021 topnews

Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra State governor–elect, has described the woman who rejected the bribe of N5,000 to influence her voting during the just concluded governorship election as exhibiting the true spirit of a typical Anambra person. The woman, Mrs Ngozi Onuegbusi from Ukwulu in Dunukofia local government area rejected the offer, insisting that although she did not have N5000, she would never accept any gratification that would make her vote against her conscience. Governor Willie Obiano gifted the woman with N1 million in appreciation of her action. Speaking yesterday after…

FIRSTBANK CELEBRATES YOUTH WEEK 2021

Nov 13, 2021 topnews

From showcasing of talents, to the art of fashion design, identifying youths in the food business and lots more, Nigeria’s leading financial services providers, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through the celebration of its ongoing 2021 Youth Week. The Youth Week, themed “The Future is Now, Let’s Takeover” started on Monday, 8 November 2021. The event comprises a variety of activities, including: Youth themed Future Forward activities, First@arts Creative Artistry Empowerment Workshop, Grooming and Wellness Workshops, Digital Engagements, Virtual Mini Concert,…