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FirstBank Unveils FirstMonie Merchant Solution to Boost Digital Payments Nationwide

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First Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has launched the FirstMonie Merchant Solution, a new digital platform aimed at strengthening payment systems and driving financial inclusion across the country. The product is designed to help merchants and businesses of all sizes seamlessly accept digital payments, offering features such as instant settlement, automated onboarding, integrated referral systems, and flexible pricing options. It also provides pre-configured POS terminals, a network dashboard for real-time monitoring, and tools for dispute resolution and complaint management. Speaking at…

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Comedian Ali Baba evicted from Victoria Island property after court nullifies AMCON sale

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  Popular comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has been evicted from his Victoria Island property following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified the sale of the estate by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). On Thursday, August 28, 2025, court bailiffs executed a writ of possession at No. 324A Akin Ogunlewe Street, Victoria Island, in accordance with an order issued by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on August 15, 2025. The property, which previously housed Ali Baba’s XQZMOI TV studios, has now been returned to the…

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Overwork Claims Life of RSUTH Doctor on 72-Hour Duty

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  Tragedy struck at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, following the sudden death of a young resident doctor, Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, who reportedly collapsed after a marathon 72-hour call duty. Rotifa, popularly known as “Femoski” among colleagues, was said to have been the only doctor attending to patients at the Emergency Room for three consecutive days before retreating to the call room to rest. He reportedly slumped there and could not be revived, despite efforts at the Intensive Care Unit. Until his death, the late doctor…

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Sterling Bank Celebrates One Year of Africa’s First Core Banking Innovation

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      Number one Best Workplace in Banking in Nigeria and recognised as Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank Limited celebrated the first anniversary of SeaBaas, the revolutionary core banking system designed and built in Africa. In just twelve months since its go-live, SeaBaas has processed over 2 billion transactions, reduced processing times by about 60%, and driven a 66% surge in customer adoption, setting new benchmarks for scale, efficiency, and reliability in financial technology. Since launch, the platform has powered Sterling’s digital ecosystem, OneBank, SterlingPro, Switch, Specta, and more,…

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Veteran Actress Peju Ogunmola Loses Only Son

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The Yoruba film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Shina, the only son of veteran actress, Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle. Shina, who recently completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, was the son of Ogunmola and her husband, renowned comic actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe. The tragic news reportedly reached the 56-year-old actress while she was on a movie set, leaving her and the family devastated. Tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues, friends and fans, who described the loss as a…

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UK Orders Foreign Students to Leave Before Visa Expiry

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The British government has warned international students to leave the country once their visas expire or risk deportation, in what officials describe as a clampdown on visa abuse. According to the BBC, the Home Office has begun sending text and email alerts to tens of thousands of students, reminding them of the consequences of overstaying. The unprecedented campaign comes amid concern over a surge in asylum claims from people who originally entered the UK on student visas. Data shows that about 15 per cent of asylum applications last year—roughly 16,000…

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Simon Ekpa Sentenced to Six Years for Terrorism in Finland

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Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-based Nigerian separatist leader, has been sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. The Päijät-Häme District Court found him guilty of participating in a terrorist organisation, inciting violence, and aggravated tax fraud. Ekpa, who leads the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), was accused of using his social media platforms to mobilise armed groups and disrupt life in Nigeria’s South-East between 2021 and 2024. The court also ruled that he supplied weapons and ammunition to militants. The Nigerian government welcomed the verdict. Minister of Information…

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Nestlé sacks CEO Laurent Freixe over office relationship

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Global food and beverage giant, Nestlé, has sacked its Chief Executive Officer, Laurent Freixe, after an internal probe confirmed he failed to disclose a romantic relationship with a subordinate. The company’s board announced the decision on Monday, describing the conduct as a “serious breach” of Nestlé’s Code of Business Conduct. “The board has concluded that Mr. Freixe’s failure to disclose this relationship represented a clear lapse in judgment and violated our governance standards. Effective immediately, he is relieved of his duties,” Nestlé said in a statement. Freixe, 62, had been…

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2027 Presidency: I don’t need your counsel, Jonathan tells Keyamo, Odinkalu

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, over their opposition to his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, warning them to steer clear of his political choices. Keyamo and Odinkalu had urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to consider Jonathan for its presidential ticket, insisting that a return bid would face legal hurdles since he had already been sworn in twice as president. But in a statement on Monday, Jonathan’s brother, Azibaola Robert, dismissed their arguments, stressing that the former…

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Dangote Truck Accident: Phyna’s Sister Dies Before Planned Treatment in India

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  The Dangote Group has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna. Ruth reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in a road crash involving one of the company’s trucks near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. The tragic incident occurred several weeks ago, leaving her in critical condition. In a statement issued after her passing, the Dangote Group described the development as painful, noting that the company had since taken responsibility for her treatment.…

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