The All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun state has tackled former governor Rauf Aregbesola over the claim that his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola reneged on reconcilatory agreements. The APC lambasted the Aregbesola, the erstwhile minister of Interior for reneging on 2020 reconciliatory agreement sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu and pioneer chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande. The chairman of APC, Osun State, ... Read More »

Merchant Bank Limited, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, has announced that it is set to begin its conversion to full Commercial Banking Business following its recent requisition of the national commercial banking license from the relevant authorities.To this end, the Bank has appointed Mr. Adebowale Oyedeji, as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to effectively stir its ... Read More »

President Bola Tinubu has just signed the N28.78 trillion 2024 Budget into law at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu, who arrived his office from the airport at exactly 2pm, headed straight for the brief budget signing ceremony, surrounded by senior government officials. Among those with the President while he signed the budget were the President of the Senate, Senator ... Read More »

President Bola Tinubu on Monday delivered his first New Year speech to the citizens with a promise to fight every obstacle that impedes business competitiveness in the country. The president also explained the steps his administration is taking to improve the economy and address other national challenges. Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and every one ... Read More »

President Bola Tinubu has addressed Nigerians on his New Year’s mandate to make the nation a prosperous and economically viable one He said that every trip he has gone on since taking the oath of office in May has been for the benefit of the country. Tinubu made this known in his New Year’s speech to Nigerians. He said: “Everything ... Read More »

The factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, has resigned from his position and membership of the House. Ehie’s resignation was contained in a letter dated December 29, 2023, and signed by him. The letter was addressed to the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, a copy of which was made available to the PUNCH ... Read More »

Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, is currently in a critical condition and has been taken to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital, Abuja. The actor, who featured in numerous movies, was said to have felt ill a few weeks ago and collapsed in the toilet. According to report and the video circulating online, the 63-year-old actor was ... Read More »

Our correspondent, had reported that the Special Investigator served Lemo, a former CBN deputy governor, its summon on December 24, and was directed, to appear at the Department of Force Intelligence in Abuja on Thursday. The chairman of Titan Trust and its chief executive, Babatunde Lemo and Cornelis Vink, have reportedly ignored the summons by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ... Read More »

25-yr-old Ubulu Uku King returns home after studying abroad amidst jubilation Onyemaechi, Onwordi Ibori Ubulu, others said Obi Home Coming is a blessing The 25 years old Obi of Ubulu Uku kingdom Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze has returned home after studying abroad . The Obi was received at the Asaba International Airport on Thursday by thousands of his people who ... Read More »

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, underscoring the bank’s pioneering and outstanding achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions. Speaking on the recognition, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said, “We are delighted to receive the distinction as the Best ... Read More »