FirstBank unveiled as sponsors of Calabar Entertainment Conference

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  Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross Rivers state, and organizers of Calabar Entertainment Conference (CEC) has announced First Bank of Nigeria Limited as official bank partners for the flagship youth engagement program in the Creative Sector. CEC has held every year since 2017, and now in its 9th year, executive producer and CEO of Hit FM Patrick Ugbe says the creative sector “has not been in more urgent need of interventions that facilitate capacity building, funding, distribution, and thought leadership.” This year’s event will hold on the…

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Afriland Fire Outbreak: UBA Staff, Customers Jump to Escape Lagos Inferno

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Panic gripped Broad Street, Lagos Island, yesterday after a fire outbreak at Afriland Tower forced staff of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and other occupants to leap from the upper floors of the six-storey building in a desperate bid for safety. The blaze, which started around 1:00 p.m. in the basement of the building, was traced to an inverter battery. It quickly spread to a parked Toyota Sienna and a motorcycle, both of which were completely destroyed before firemen arrived. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) said…

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Dayo Amusa shares HIV test result to quash rumours

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Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has publicly released her HIV test result in a bid to silence persistent rumours linking her to the virus. The controversy was triggered after a content creator, Olaoluwa Segun, published a video naming Amusa among five Nigerian actors allegedly living with HIV. Responding on social media, the actress dismissed the claim as “false and malicious,” recalling that she had in 2019 disclosed her HIV-negative status as part of a public campaign to promote awareness and testing. She explained that her earlier post was never an admission…

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TikToker spends two harrowing days in detention over HIV allegation against actress Dayo Amusa

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A popular TikTok user has recounted how she was detained for two days after accusing Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa of living with HIV. In a viral video posted on Monday, the TikToker, whose handle was not immediately verified, alleged that she was picked up and held in custody following the claim, which had earlier sparked outrage on social media. According to her, the arrest came shortly after she made a video where she insinuated that the actress was HIV-positive. She said she was detained for 48 hours before being released.…

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Ozekhome loses bid to claim Jeremiah Oseni’s UK property as tribunal uncovers forgery, fake identities 

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  Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has lost his claim to a disputed property in London after a UK tribunal ruled that the case was built on forged documents, fake identities and a fabricated ownership trail. The controversy surrounds a semi-detached house located at 79 Randall Avenue, Neasden, London. Ozekhome had, in August 2021, applied to the UK Land Registry to have the property transferred to his name, claiming it was a gift from one Tali Shani in appreciation of legal services he rendered. However, during hearings before the…

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FCT Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

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Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have downed tools indefinitely, effective Monday, September 15, 2025, in protest over what they described as the government’s failure to address their long-standing grievances. The Association of Resident Doctors, FCTA (ARD-FCTA), announced the action in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong, after an emergency meeting on Sunday, September 14. “This action follows the failure of management to address any of our legitimate demands, even after a one-week warning strike,” the statement read. The doctors said they would not return…

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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

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  Armed bandits on Sunday night abducted no fewer than 40 worshippers during prayers at a mosque in Zamfara State, in yet another wave of insecurity plaguing the North-West. The incident occurred in Tsafe Local Government Area, where residents said dozens of gunmen stormed the community mosque and whisked away worshippers at gunpoint. Eyewitnesses told reporters that the attackers, who rode on motorcycles, surrounded the mosque during evening prayers, forcing terrified worshippers into the nearby forest. A resident, who gave his name simply as Musa, said: “They came in large…

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DecemberIssaVybe: How FirstBank Made Yuletide the Season of Music, Memories and Magic

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Every December in Nigeria is a whole mood. The harmattan breeze and the Christmas themed red and white decorations all over the cities and towns; the cousins returning from the UK, US and Europe with “I just came back” stamped on their accents — and of course, the unmissable lineup of street carnivals, concerts, plays, and festivals that keep Lagos, Abuja, Warri and Port Harcourt buzzing deep into the New Year. Since its launch, FirstBank’s “DecemberIssaVybe” (DIAV) campaign has stood at the centre of this cultural energy, giving Nigerians more…

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Anambra’s first lady fires back at Senator Ekwunife

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The wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has dismissed allegations made by Senator Uche Ekwunife, describing them as “false, laughable and pitiable.” Ekwunife, in a viral video, had alleged that Mrs. Soludo once worked under the administration of the late former Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju. She also took a swipe at Governor Charles Soludo, accusing him of poor performance in office and even making unflattering remarks about his personal hygiene. In a strongly worded reaction on Wednesday, Mrs. Soludo denied ever having any connection with Mbadinuju’s government, insisting she…

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INEC Recognises David Mark, Aregbesola as ADC Leaders

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised former Senate President, David Mark, as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, confirmed as National Secretary. The electoral umpire also listed Dr. Mani Ibrahim as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Professor Oserheimen Osunbor as National Legal Adviser, among other interim national officers of the opposition party. David Mark was unveiled as interim chairman in July at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, following the resignation of long-serving National…

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