Mortuary Attendants Narrowly Escape Lynching Over Dead Man’s Missing Testicle in Abia
A disturbing incident occurred at a mortuary in Abia State, Nigeria, when three mortuary attendants were almost lynched by an angry mob after a dead man’s testicle was discovered missing. The mortuary, located along the Aba-Ikot Ekpene highway, was subsequently set ablaze by irate youths. According to eyewitnesses, the family of the deceased had gone…
Couples’ regular sex linked to longer life– Expert
Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician, has revealed that couples who engage in regular sex tend to live longer than those with less frequent sexual activity. He said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Adewumi, sexual activity has a range of health benefits,…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES JIM OVIA ON ADMISSION TO THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London.Admission to the Freedom of the City of London is an honour bestowed on individuals either for their service to the city or for their achievements.In a press…
Redeemed Christian Church Of God Expels Pastor Iluyomade……Quincy Ayodele
A senior member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has refuted claims that the former Pastor-in-Charge, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before establishing his own ministry. Ayodele explained that she had anticipated Iluyomade’s reinstatement to either the City of David or another parish after completing his…
Uromi: Residents desert towns over fears of reprisal, arrest
UR By Henry Umoru, Evelyn Usman, Ozioruva Aliu, Bashir Bello & Ibrahim Hassan Communities around Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction in Uromi, Edo State, have been deserted by residents for fear of reprisals and arrests by security agents, following the lynching of 16 travellers by a mob in the area last…
UBA Charts Path for 2025, to Focus on Innovation, Digital Transformation, Sustainability
… ……To Expand Operations to Saudi Arabia, France in 2025. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has outlined its roadmap for the 2025 financial year, with a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, physical and financial strength as well as its global reach. On the back of its full-year financial performance for…
Petrol price to rise more as naira-for-crude talks wobble
There is anxiety in the downstream arm of the oil and gas sector as operators await the decision of the Federal Government on the naira-for-crude deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The six-month deal, which started in October 2024, officially ends today, Monday, March 31, 2024. The deal’s…
GTCO Plc Releases 2024 Full Year Audited Results
…Pays Shareholders Record Dividend of N8.03k for 2024 Financial Year Lagos, Nigeria – March 2025 Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit…
ZENITH BANK MAINTAINS IMPRESSIVE TRACK RECORD AS PBT HITS N1.3 TRILLION, PROPOSES N4.00 FINAL DIVIDEND
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. The Bank’s impressive performance reflects effective management and pricing of its risk assets, as well as an optimized treasury portfolio, reinforcing its position as a leader in Nigeria’s banking industry. According to…
Rivers emergency rule: N’Assembly backs Tinubu as Fubara counters President’s allegation
Tinubu and Fubara •Suspended gov blames Wike, S’South govs oppose Tinubu, Ibas warns pipeline vandals The National Assembly, on Thursday, endorsed the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resolution was taken at separate plenary sessions of the two chambers where they deliberated on the suspension of Governor…
