Union Bank of Nigeria, through UnionCares, an arm of its Corporate, Sustainability and Innovation Initiative, recently sponsored the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the Deaf Mathematics Competition held at the Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired at Surulere Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme “Impacting Deaf Students and Life with Mathematics in Nigeria.” The Mathematics Competition had in attendance representatives from Union Bank, the Lagos State Education Board, Principals of Schools, and teachers. Ten competitors, drawn from different schools within and outside the deaf community in Lagos, participated in the programme.…
Read MoreFidelity Set to Hold 3rd Edition of FITCC in Atlanta, USA September 2025
Leading African financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to hold the 3rd edition of its flagship market access platform, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. In a strategic move to deepen diaspora and transatlantic business linkages, Fidelity Bank is partnering with Amplify Africa, the organizers of AFRICON, the leading African diaspora business and culture summit in the United States. This collaboration brings together two powerful platforms committed to bridging African…
Read MoreNiger State: Midnight flood submerges 50 homes, 21 corpses recovered
A deadly midnight flood caused by torrential rainfall, wreaked havoc in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, claiming no fewer than 21 lives. It was gathered that, about 50 residential houses were submerged by the devastating Tuesday night flood, which caught many residents and commuters unaware, resulting in the loss of many lives and widespread destruction of property. The two communities most affected are Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, in Mokwa town. In addition to the loss of lives, several vehicles, including commercial vehicles, private cars and trucks, were…
Read MoreAtiku to Tinubu: “Your government brought more hardship on Nigerians”
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second year in office, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar countered the claims of Tinubu administration, describing it as “incompetent,” “disconnected,” and “anti-people,” rating it one of the worst governments in Nigeria’s democratic history. Atiku, in a tweet on Thursday, claimed that no previous administration has inflicted this level of hardship on the masses while showing such disregard for transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. He alleged that the Tinubu-led government has intensified economic hardship, increased public debt, and introduced policies that disproportionately affect poorer…
Read MorePlateau crisis: Four herders, nine cattle killed in fresh attacks
A fresh clash has led to death of four herders and nine cows, while several houses were set ablaze in two separate attacks in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State on Tuesday. Five other people, including women, sustained injuries during the attacks and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Bokkos. Many believe it was in retaliation of some killings, which include that of a clergyman, Reverend Mikang Lekyil, who was shot dead by suspected kidnappers in Kwakas. The clergyman’s murder was allegedly followed by the burning of…
Read MoreYouths set native doctor’s house ablaze after accusation of ritual killings in Enugu
Youths of Umumba Ndiagu community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, have set ablaze the palatial home of a native doctor, identified as High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu, popularly known as “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show,” over allegations of kidnapping and ritual killings. This occurred after revelations that Ezeani was allegedly using his compound for criminal activities, including the kidnapping, ritual killing, and burial of victims; some were said to have been buried alive in soakaway within his compound. The victims reportedly included pregnant women and children. Trouble began after…
Read MoreWema Bank staff arraigned for defrauding customers N8.5billion
Three employees of Wema Bank Plc have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for allegedly defrauding customers of the bank to the tune of ₦8.5 billion. The three bankers—Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu, Fabian Chizaram Onyeimachi, and Kingsley Kelechi Ejim—were arraigned on Friday, May 23, 2025, by the anti-graft agency before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Other accomplices in the alleged crime are Hanna Okunlola Adesokan, Hamza Zakariya, Achionu Chukwuka Ubaku, and Sunday Osademe. A statement by the EFCC on Monday said…
Read MoreKidnappers demand N5m for three abducted Deeper Life Church members
Three members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry in Akure North Local Council, Ondo State were abducted by armed kidnappers while returning from a Bible study session at the Kasemola axis of Ogbese in the council area. Sources revealed that the kidnappers ambushed the victims before attacking and whisking them into the bush. The abduction was confirmed by a church member, who requested anonymity, in a message that read: “Good morning, beloved. Kindly pray along with us. Three of our members were kidnapped yesterday (Monday) after Bible study at Kasemola…
Read MoreFormer PDP chairman’s son jailed 14 years for N2.2bn subsidy fraud
Mamman Ali, son of Ahmadu Ali, former chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment over N2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud by a special offences court in Ikeja, Lagos State. Christian Taylor, an oil marketer, was sentenced alongside Ali to 14 years imprisonment while the court also issued a warrant for the arrest of Oluwaseun Ogunbambo and Olabisi Abdul Afeez, two other suspects still at large. Mamman and Taylor were initially arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 49-count charge, which…
Read MoreSaudi Arabia bars Sheikh Gumi from Hajj over his views on world politics
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, was barred by the Saudi Arabian government from performing the Hajj pilgrimage. It was reported that Sheikh Gumi was barred from participating in the Hajj rites “due to his outspoken criticism of the Saudi Arabian ruling family, particularly regarding their handling of the Israeli-Hamas conflict.” The Saudi Arabian authorities barred Gumi from performing the Hajj pilgrimage, deporting him upon arrival in the Kingdom. Gumi arrived in Medina last Saturday at approximately 10:30pm aboard an Umza Air flight alongside other clerics. However, Saudi immigration officials…
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