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Obiano released one week after detention by EFFC, passport seized

Mar 25, 2022 topnews

The immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released from detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), one week after. The commission also sealed mansions allegedly traced to him at Ngozika Estate in Awka. It placed a notice, which reads: ‘EFCC, Keep Off. Under Investigation’ on the wall of an abandoned building traceable to Obiano, a development that followed his release after six days in the commission’s custody. The EFCC also seized Obiano’s international passport following his arrest at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport on…

Residents barricade Gwagwalada road in Abuja to protest incessant kidnapping

Mar 25, 2022 topnews

In protest against incessant kidnapping in the community, irate residents of Chukuku, yesterday, barricaded the road connecting Gwagwalada to Kuje as early as 6:00 a.m., preventing human and vehicular movement in the area. The community, which is a few kilometres away from Kuje, the headquarters of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, has recently become the epicentre of abductions in the nation’s capital. It was learnt that four people, including women, were kidnapped on Wednesday night. The gunmen were said to have raided the village in…

FIRSTBANK HOLDS A ROUND TABLE AS COBHAMS ASUQUO, OSAS IGHODARO, DENOLA GREY, ORE RUNSEWE AND FOLUSO GBADAMOSI SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES…

Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022 topnews

Did you miss FirstBank’s recent webinar on 8 March 2022, to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD) – themed Breaking the Bias – and are yet to recover from the grumble of missing the event, following the experiences and excitement shared by participants? Letting the cat out of the bag… By 1pm on Friday, 25 March 2022, FirstBank will hold a round table for the Gen Zs and Millennials to learn from the event speakers cutting across diverse experiences, socio-economic backgrounds and career paths. The event themed “Discrimination, Bias,…

FIRSTBANK CONVENES SMECONNECT WEBINAR TO ENLIGHTEN SMES ON ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS THAT ARE KEY TO DRIVING REVENUE

Mar 24, 2022Mar 24, 2022 topnews

In furtherance of its role in promoting the sustainability and viability of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, FirstBank will by 11:00am on Thursday, 24 March 2022 convene its SMEConnect webinar themed Leveraging Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) to drive revenue for your business. The virtual event is open to everyone, especially small business owners and attendees who are to register via https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hxkQXlKuSji6JDqaA6x34Q to participate in the event. Guest Speakers at the event include Jeffrey Williams–Edem, Group Business Head, Merchant Acquiring, Interswitch Group and…

Shops under Apongbon bridge in Lagos gutted by fire

Mar 23, 2022 topnews

Shops under the Apongbon section of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State were on Wednesday gutted by fire. The fire incident caused gridlock and crippled commercial activities around the Lagos Island area of the state. Though the cause of the fire incident could not be ascertained yet, it was learnt that goods worth millions of naira were destroyed by the inferno. “Traffic from Eko bridge has been re-routed to Ebute-Ero to link inner marina. Men of fire service and other security agencies are still on the ground. Therefore, CMS bridge…

Court sacks 20 Cross River lawmakers over defection

Mar 22, 2022 topnews

20 Cross River State lawmakers we’re yesterday sacked by Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In his ruling, Justice Taiwo held that there was no justification for the defection of the lawmakers. The defected lawmakers include two House of Representatives members and 18 members of state House of Assembly. Justice Taiwo specifically said the lawmakers needed to vacate their seats, since they had abandoned the party, which brought them to power. The judgment…

Kidnapping: Cocoa merchant escapes while abductors slept off

Mar 22, 2022 topnews

Idowu Shaba, a 55-year-old cocoa merchant in Supare Akoko, Ondo State, has reportedly escaped from the captivity of his abductors while they slept off. The victim, according to reports, was kidnapped between Ago and ldoani while travelling for a church engagement. A police source said the victim was abducted with another lady and was whisked into the thick forest with their hands tied to their back. A family source revealed that the abductors had demanded N10 million ransom before the miraculous escape of the victim. According to her, “Shaba had…

Force HQ to Nigerians: No Policeman should demand Customs papers, tinted glass permit

Mar 21, 2022 topnews

The Nigeria police Force Headquarters has reiterated the ban on officers across the country from demanding Customs papers from drivers. Acting Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known in a tweet just as he also said officers should stop demanding tinted glass permit. Emphasizing that tinted glass permit remains suspended across the country he declared that policemen are barred from demanding customs papers. The tweet reads, “No policeman should demand your customs papers. Except they are on joint operation, but not just on mere routine checks. “We…

Lawyer faults court judgement allowing Malami, Amaechi, others contest primaries

Mar 21, 2022 topnews

The judgment of the Federal High Court, Umuahia, nullifying section 84(12) of the Electoral Act has been faulted by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun Adegboruwa. Reacting to the judgment on Saturday, the lawyer wondered why the National Assembly was not joined in the suit. The House of Representatives earlier complained that it was not served a notice as being a party to a court case on the Electoral Act 2022. Benjamin Kalu, spokesperson of the house, made this known on Friday. The lawyer said, “May the judiciary not destroy…

The SPARK of kindness that is impacting communities through FirstBank staff initiatives

Mar 21, 2022 topnews

Have you seen the videos on this link: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/home/impact/crs-week/? Piece of advice: Please hold your handkerchief or make sure there is a good supply of tissue paper while you view. The initiative that inspired the efforts and results seen in the videos is not a strange one but it has a way of surprisingly leaving people teary-eyed. Viewers tear up as they get to see the positive difference it has made in the lives of ordinary people in communities across Nigeria. Many people across the country are familiar with SPARK…