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Taraba State governor’s sister dies after accidental discharge

Dec 11, 2024Oct 29, 2025 topnews

Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas has lost his younger sister to gunshot injuries, sustained in accidental discharge from a security operative attached to her. Reports say, Atsi Kefas was in transit from Wukari Local Government Area alongside the Governor’s mother, when there was attempt to attack their vehicle by suspected bandits, and in an effort to repel the attack, the security operative attached to the duo accidentally shot her. The incident is reported to have happened between the Wukari-Kente Road in Wukari LGA. Since the event which happened on…

School Teacher gets life sentence for defiling 8-year-old pupil in Lagos

Dec 10, 2024Oct 30, 2025 topnews

A school teacher,John Osifo, was sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil under his care by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos State. Justice Rahman Oshodi, who delivered the judgment on Monday, stated that the prosecution had proven the case beyond reasonable doubt. The judge highlighted how Osifo had breached the trust placed in him by exploiting the child vulnerability. The survivor’s testimony, her mother’s corroborating evidence, and a medical examination revealing the absence of a hymen were key factors in the court’s decision.…

Japa Syndrome: Giving hopes to migrants and scars to the economy

Dec 4, 2024Oct 30, 2025 topnews

Japa, a colloquial expression that has found it’s way into the Nigerian slang, it is a Yoruba word loosely used for “run away” or to “escape.” Popularized by Nigerian singer, Naira Marley in his hit single, the word has stood as as alternative meaning for relocation(especially) abroad for greener pastures. No doubt, Japa is a syndrome that has affected lots of Nigerians, as many have continued to seek better opportunities abroad due to bad governance, unemployment, insecurity (such as terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping), prolonged strikes in tertiary institutions, and poor…

Guaranteed Hope rekindled as World mark Poverty Day 2024

Oct 17, 2024Nov 11, 2025 topnews

Today, October 17, 2024, the world is uniting to recognize World Poverty Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the pervasive issue of global poverty and galvanizing efforts to combat it. This year’s theme, “Together We Can End Poverty: A Collective Responsibility,” This year’s theme emphasizes the urgent need for inclusive actions that bring together governments, organizations, and communities to eradicate poverty in all its forms. Unfortunately, such efforts in the past had not yield all the desired promises and hope. According to the United Nations, over 700 million…

Investors Scramble for Fidelity Bank’s Offers

Aug 9, 2024Nov 18, 2025 topnews

Investors are literally scrambling for shares of Fidelity Bank Plc as the leading commercial bank’s capital raising continues to gather momentum among all categories of investors. Investors’ appetite for Fidelity Bank is shown in massive subscriptions to its ongoing rights and public offers and voluminous trading at the stock market. Current weekly report shows that Fidelity Bank was the most active stock at the stock market, outperforming the banking sector and the overall market. Fidelity Bank recorded a turnover of 1.73 billion shares worth N18.27 billion in 1,579 deals to…

Pace setting Fidelity Bank MD, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe clocks 60

Jul 29, 2024Nov 19, 2025 topnews

There is tremendous excitement in the air as the first female Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe clocked 60 years on Sunday July 28, given her outstanding performance in the nation’s financial services sector that had earned her respect amongst banks’ top CEOs. Besides leading the bank to close the 2023 financial year with strong double-digit growth across key income and balance-sheet lines with profit before tax growing by 131.5% to N124.3bn from N53.7bn in 2022FY, leading to an increase in Return on…

WITH GIANTS CAMPAIGN, FIRSTBANK IS TRULY WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY

Jul 19, 2024Nov 19, 2025 topnews

The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria. In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank, has hit the airwaves and other media outlets with various visuals to articulate its new campaign ‘The Giant in You’. Breaking down the central message, ‘there is a giant in you’ the campaign stylishly reminds the bank customer that ‘FirstBank Puts…

Fidelity Bank: Here’s the perfect opportunity to grab your slice

Jun 19, 2024Nov 22, 2025 topnews

By Iheanyi Nwachukwu On Thursday June 20, Nigeria’s 6th largest bank, Fidelity Bank Plc will open its public offer and Rights Issue. According to an article on the Businessday website and authored by Iheanyi Nwachukwu, the bank is raising a total of up to N127.100billion by way of a Rights Issue to existing shareholders and a Public Offer (the Combined Offer). Under the Rights Issue, 3.2 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each will be offered in the ratio of 1 new ordinary share for every 10 ordinary shares held…

World Environment Day: Leading brands Support Ecological Conservation, unite to Reduce Carbon Footprints

Jun 7, 2024Nov 23, 2025 topnews

In celebration of World Environmental Day (WED), leading brands across various sectors have revealed how they champion environmental action by adopting eco-friendly practices in their daily operations. From launching recyclable packaging and introducing energy-efficient solutions to cleanup campaigns, these companies say they have designed innovative programs and products to reduce their carbon footprint and support ecological conservation. The brands leading this charge on environmental sustainability are One Million Tree Initiative (OMTI), a non-governmental organisation, LG Electronics Inc, CE Power Solutions, SMP Media Group, and GSR 360 Ltd. These companies are…

LG Electronics Takes Lead In Global Carbon Reduction Efforts On World Environment Day

May 31, 2024Nov 23, 2025 topnews

LG Electronics Inc, a multinational corporation in the consumer electronics and major appliance industry, has launched its ambitious global Zero Carbon 2030 initiative, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from its worldwide operations within 12 years. It is on this premise that LG Electronics Inc, and One Million Tree Initiative, (NGO) are collaborating in a tree planting drive. The exercise is scheduled to hold at Omole Housing Estate, phase 1, Ikeja, Lagos, in commemoration of the 2024 edition of World Environment Day, on June 5. With the Theme 2024: Land…