Day: March 2, 2026

Otti Backs Court Order as Abia High Court Seals Globacom Offices Over ₦4bn Tax Debt

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Governor Alex Otti has defended the sealing of offices belonging to Globacom in Abia State, insisting that his administration will continue to respect and abide by court decisions. The telecommunications company’s offices were shut on Friday, February 6, 2026, following an order of the Abia State High Court over alleged non-remittance of taxes exceeding ₦4 billion to the state government between 2010 and 2022. Otti clarified the government’s position during his February media chat with journalists at the Government House in Umuahia, stressing that the action was in compliance with…

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NICA Confers Fellowship on Polaris, Union Bank CEOs, Kayode Lawal, Yetunde Oni, and Other Financial Sector Leaders

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The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s financial and corporate landscape, at an investiture ceremony held at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Also honoured at the ceremony was the Managing Director/CEO of Union Bank, Yetunde Oni, in recognition of her contributions to institutional governance and financial sector advancement. Similarly, Mrs. Olushola Momoh, Vice Chairman of Channels Television, was conferred with the Professional Fellowship in recognition of her leadership contributions…

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Presidency Denies Viral Claim of Villa Chef’s Arrest Over Alleged Plot to Poison Tinubu

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The Presidency on Sunday dismissed as false a viral video alleging that a chef attached to the Presidential Villa was arrested over a supposed plot to poison President Bola Tinubu. The video, which circulated widely on social media at the weekend, claimed that security operatives apprehended a member of the presidential kitchen staff following intelligence reports of suspicious food-related activities within restricted areas of the Villa. It further alleged that a special police squad was deployed and security tightened around the presidential premises. According to the unverified report, the arrest…

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Busola Oke: How Financial Struggles Pushed Me Into Depression

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Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Busola Oke, has opened up on her painful battle with depression and crippling financial hardship, revealing that she turned to antidepressants at the lowest point of her struggles. The Eleyele crooner made the emotional disclosure during an interview with Nollywood actress Biola Adebayo, just days after a tearful TikTok live session that sparked widespread concern among fans. Speaking candidly about her mental health, Oke admitted that the weight of her challenges became overwhelming. “I was so depressed that I started taking antidepressants. When I took them,…

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