When President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the then Major General Tukur Yusuff Buratai as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), those who were familiar with him said his appointment could not have come at a better time. It was a time the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents had instilled horror in the mind of Nigerians while the…
Multi-talented singer, producer and instrumentalist, Terry Ginger, a.k.a Papo, is warming up to light up Nigerian cities with a much anticipated tour tagged ‘Terry G All White Throwback Mask Up Invasion’. According to the eccentric music maestro, the tour is expected to be a soothing relief to Nigerians, after numerous psychological and emotional trauma orchestrated…
· Delights shareholders with a. proposed dividend of N0.70k per share Foremost Pan-African financial and investment services group, United Capital Plc has announced its audited results for the full year ended December 31, 2020, recording double-digit growth across all its major income lines….
Zenith Bank Plc has announced an impressive result for the year ended December 31, 2020, with gross earnings rising by 5% to N696.5 billion from N662.3 billion reported in the previous year. This is in spite of a challenging macroeconomic environment exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic. According to the bank’s audited financial results for…
A Managing Director of GIC Oil and Gas, Godwin Ewah Ebolo, collected a $10 million loan from Heritage Bank for his business, and instead allegedly diverted the cash in oiling the lavish lifestyles of Chris and Ken Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy Church, according to documents seen by Pointblanknews.com. Ebolo denied any wrongdoing saying he had started…
Ojikutujoye Obarun-Aladekan 1, Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo Awori Kingdom in Ogun State, Oba Abdul-Lateef Adeniran Akanni has concluded plans for the launching and foundation laying ceremony of his ultra-modern private residence. The event, which will attract dignitaries from all walks of life is slated for Saturday 20th February, 2021 at the Ogun State Housing Corporation,…
We first met during the 2015 campaign, she had come to Lagos to campaign for her husband, then General Mohammadu Buhari rtd, and I was detailed by my then bosses Gbolahan Olalemi, Tunde Osho and Jide Otitoju to interview her. The interview was to take place at Asiwaju Tinubu’s house where she was visiting, but…
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. WTO members took the decision to appoint @NOIweala at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world . Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021.
There has been no other time as the present when man as a being has to stop and reflect what legacies he would bequeath the world. With the world in deep economical and health crises, conscious men are beginning to take stock of their existence and forging tributaries to leave lasting signs of goodwill to…
You’ve got Firstmonie Wallet on your phone? Did I hear you say Yes… then, count yourself lucky because your first daily recharge and data subscription between 13 – 15 February will give you the opportunity to speak more to your loved ones, or spend more time on your favourite social media channel. In sharing…
