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FirstBank’s new corporate website simplifies banking

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Raheem Akingbolu reviews the new FirstBank’s corporate website and reckons that it would go a long way in strengthening the ability of the bank’s patrons and other potential customers in addressing basic banking operations. Outside the physical identity of any brand, the most accessible door into operations of a company in today’s market is perhaps the website. With digital technology taking the lead in today’s business environment, website has swiftly become the virtual meeting point for sellers and buyers. As a result of the fact that website can make or…

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Hotelier, wife shot dead by gunmen

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An hotelier, Kehinde Ibidunni who operates Progress Hotel at Ketu-Oriyomi axis in Atan-Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, and his wife, Elizabeth were shot dead at about 3a.m on April 27th at their residence, situated at No. 15, Tella Ojo Crescent, Atan-Ota. Kehinde, aged 63- year-old man and his 54-year-old wife were reportedly shot dead by the gunmen after breaking into their residence in the early hours of Tuesday. It was gathered that, the hoodlums stormed the couple’s residence and forced their way into the house through a…

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Four burnt to death at illegal oil refinery site

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Four persons were reported to have died as fire engulfed an illegal crude oil refining site at the Rumuji-Ibaa river in Emuoha Local Government area of Rivers State. Report says that seven others sustained serious degree burns. An eyewitness says, residents of the area woke up to see the huge flame on the river, while a thick black smoke billowing into the atmosphere. “The fire was even entering the bush,” Okoro. “When the fire came down we saw a boat on fire. The people that were inside, no one was…

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Badore Chieftaincy: Lagos socialite, Chief Rasak assasinated month after victory

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Chief Rasak Jikoji, a Lagos-based socialite and contender for the Badore chieftaincy stool has been assassinated, one month after his victory at the law court Chief Badore who celebrated the court ruling in his favour, was said to be with his personal assistant on Sunday, April 25, 2021, when he was shot dead. The 60-year-old man was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and the matter was reported at the Langbasa Police Station. Late Chief Rasak’s five children are based abroad. A close source…

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Amputee sachet water hawker handed over to police over untrue stories

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The global sympathy that earned the amputee sachet water hawker, Mary Daniels, a lot of cash donations, seems to have waned after discrepancies were discovered in her story that once earned pity from Nigerians due to her situation. It was said that, most of the stories she told were false, and she used it to whip up sentiments. The 26 year-old Daniels’ viral story on social media had elicited sympathy and concern from Nigerians, but a new development came to light when some of the people Daniels had a deal…

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FCMB customer slumps, dies after failure to access money from his account

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A customer in his 50s, who operates an account with the FCMB in Port Harcourt reportedly slumped and died on Monday after he was denied access to his account. An eye witness stated that the man died out of frustration and an alleged unfriendly treatment meted out to him by officials of FCMB. It was gathered that, the man had been struggling to access cash from his account with the bank since Friday without success, which led to frustration. The unfortunate event, happened at the FCMB branch located at Lagos…

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Scores injured as NURTW members, okada operators clash in Lagos

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The clash that ensued between commercial motorcycle operators and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), over toll collection on Monday has left several persons injured at Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos. The fight, which began with exchange of stones among members of the union and the motorcyclists, soon degenerated into a full-blown crisis, as sporadic gunshots were heard at the scene. Many persons were injured during the violent clash, which lasted several hours. The Lagos State Police Command has, however, restored normalcy to the Iyana…

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Boko Haram takes over Kaure village in Niger State

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has said Boko Haram terrorists have raised its flag in Kaure village, Shiroro Local Council of Niger State. Speaking in Minna yesterday when he visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp at the IBB Primary School near the Emir of Minna’s palace, he also said the terrorists forcefully took over the wives of some of the villagers and allocated them to themselves. The primary school was hurriedly turned to IDP camp following the sacking of nearly 5,000 villagers from their ancestral homes in Shiroro and…

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Local Chief, wife, son arrested for kidnapping, houses demolished

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A local Chief, identified as Etinyin Akamba Eyo, a.k.a 30 30, who is the Clan Head of Ikot Atambi in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State has been arrested with his wife and son for alleged kidnapping, while his two houses have also been demolished. The State Government’s Security outfit code-named ‘Operation Akpakwu’ arrested the kidnappers in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that, his shrine where kidnappers and militants were fortified for their illegal activities, was also invaded by the security operatives and…

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Channels TV suspended for granting interview to IPOB member

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The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has suspended Channels Television with a fine of N5 million for breaching the broadcast code. In a letter to the Managing Director of Channels Television signed by the Acting Director-General of the Commission, NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, the Commission referred to Channels 7 pm live broadcast programme of Sunday, 25th April 2021, in which it accused the TV station of allowing a leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB to make secessionist and inciting declarations on air without caution or reprimand by the station…

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