It’s Official. Bolaji Abdullahi Resigns From APC Bolaji Abdullahi has officially resigned his position as National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as his membership of the party. After Senate President Bukola Saraki dumped the ruling party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, it was widely expected that Abdullahi, being his loyalist, would ... Read More »
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Kwara governor defects to PDP
Kwara state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed on Tuesday dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His announcement followed that of the Senate President Bukola Saraki who also declared his decision to quit APC in a tweet. Governor Ahmed in a statement by his senior assistant on media and communication Dr Muyideen Akorede said “following due consultations ... Read More »
TRANSCORP HOTELS PLC HY 2018 PROFIT AFTER TAX EXPANDS BY 85%
The pride and pearl of the Nigerian Hospitality Industry, Transcorp Hotels Plc. (“Transcorp Hotels”) has announced its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2018. The company showed significant growth over same period last year recording a turnover of N8.01billion, Profit Before Tax of N2.02billion and Earning Per Share of 17.84 Kobo. Transcorp Hotels delivered a commendable ... Read More »
PDP looking for life after death – APC
The All Progressives Congress on Sunday taunted the Peoples Democratic Party over its rebranding plans and attempts to lure APC members to be part of a coalition that it is building. A statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary described the PDP move as ”looking for life after death’. “After three years in the wilderness, the Peoples Democratic Party ... Read More »
Fayemi to Fayose: Devote June allocation for payment of salaries
Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has advised Governor Ayo Fayose to utilise the N5.5 billion June allegation from the Federation Account to p ay workers’ salaries and pensioners’ entitlements. Fayemi also advised the governor to use the N34.5 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) cash that had accrued to the state since October 2014 allegedly kept in a secret ... Read More »
GTBank Lagos State Principals Cup Season 9 Finals
Foremost financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank is set to hold the finals of the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup on Thursday 19th July at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. The prestigious tournament, now in its 9th year promises to be a thrilling encounter between the four qualifying teams as they stake their claim as ultimate champions of the football competition. Considered one ... Read More »
SERAP asks Adeosun to clear the air over alleged forged NYSC certificate
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project ( SERAP ) has urged the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun to exhibility responsibility and clear the air over the damaging certificate forgery allegations against her and settle the facts of the case once and for all. It said that when those in position of public trust refuse to speak up on allegations ... Read More »
Appeal Court in Enugu Dismisses Innoson’s Preliminary Objections Against GTBank
Ogunwumiju also ruled that, “The fact that the respondent counsel raised objections to some of the grounds of appeal is not a bar that can deprive the appellant of the right to amend his notice of appeal. Read More »
Fidelity Bank Shines At 2018 Brands & Advertising Excellence Awards
• Wins Banker of the Year and Most Outstanding TV Commercial Lagos, Nigeria: July 9, 2018 – Top Nigerian lender, Fidelity Bank Plc shone brightly at the recently 2018 Brands & Advertising Excellence Awards which held at the Balmoral Hall in Lagos last Friday, clinching two awards on the night. The Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Nnamdi Okonkwo was named ‘Banker ... Read More »
APC, PDP locked in verbal attacks over Ekiti election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday threw jabs at each other over tomorrow’s governorship election in Ekiti State. The PDP claimed that the state had been militarised to prepare the ground for rigging of the election for the APC candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. The PDP’s candidate is Prof. Kolapo Olusola. The APC said the ... Read More »