·         Highlights the Relevance and Urgency to Support Entrepreneurial Led Economic Growth in Africa Tony Elumelu, CON engaging the distinguished audience at the convening on Africa’s economic transformation convened by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Brussels on April 10, 2019 L-R: Carl Michiels, Director, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM); Former Prime Minister of Benin, HE Lionel Zinsou; ... Read More »

Two members of the gang that kidnapped Lagos State Fire Service boss, Rasaki Musibau and six others have been arrested. They were arrested in an operation led by the Command’s tactical teams led by the Officer –in- Charge of anti- kidnapping unit, SP Bulus R Musa, according to a statement by Lagos State Police spokesman, Bala Elkana. Musibau was kidnapped ... Read More »

  The just passed bill provides that in the event of death, no person shall deposit any corpse in the mortuary or any place beyond two months from the day of the death. The bill also noted that from the commencement of the law, no person shall subject any relation of the deceased person to a mourning period of more ... Read More »

Q: We decided to support Dapo Sarumi. A: Gradually, I moved from raising funds to getting involved. I brought some money to Nigeria out of my dividends. I was comfortable because my investments in America and London were already yielding dividends. Then came the crisis leading to the ban of Professor Femi Agbalajobi and Chief Dapo Sarumi. I threw my ... Read More »

Armed bandits on Mondays killed seven persons in Ido-Ani, Ose local government area of Ondo state during a siege on the only commercial bank at Isewa quarters in the ancient community. The robbery operation was said to have started around 2.00 pm and lasted for about one hour without any resistance. At the end of the attack, five bank officials, ... Read More »

Zenith Bank Plc. has announced the appointment of Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu as the Group Managing Director/CEO of the bank effective June 1, 2019, subject to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval. The appointment is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within. Onyeagwu replaces Mr. Peter Amangbo, whose tenure expires on May 31, 2019. ... Read More »

The Supreme Court on Monday in Abuja struck out an appeal filed by Senator Magnus Abe, challenging the primary election conducted by the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State. Abe had prayed the court to make a pronouncement on the direct and indirect primary elections conducted by the APC for the nomination of its candidates for the 2019 general elections. ... Read More »

…says I am leaving behind a strong state Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, Monday gave hint why he wants to go to National Assembly as Senator representing Imo West Senatorial zone. He said he wants to build a strong political bridge between the Southeast and other geopolitical zones of the country. The governor also hinted that he would pursue the ... Read More »

*I’m still consulting – Ndume Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met behind closed doors with the former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume. Ndume has been aspiring to be President of the 9th Senate due for inauguration in June. He had declared his intention to run for the number three highest political office despite endorsement of the current Senate Leader, Ahmed ... Read More »

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has declared a state of public health concern on maternal newborn and child death occurring at the primary health centres. Similar declaration is expected in states in the next few days to track maternal and child mortality. Nigeria has one of the worst records in maternal and child mortality in the world. ... Read More »