Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

ZENITH BANK REWARDS SHAREHOLDERS WITH N1.25 KOBO INTERIM DIVIDEND, SETS STAGE FOR RECORD FULL-YEAR RETURNS Zenith Bank Plc, on Friday, October 10, 2025, made good on its promise as it paid a total interim dividend of N51.3 billion to its shareholders for the Half Year (H1) 2025, at N1.25 per share. This significant payout represents over 60% increase from the N31.4 billion paid in H1 2024, demonstrating the bank’s commitment and enhanced capacity to continually generate value for its shareholders amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment. The dividend payment comes on the heels of the bank’s audited financial results for…

Find Out More About Late Renowned Evangelist Uma Ukpai Late Spiritual Leader of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. Credit: Facebook | Uma Ukpai Christian leader and evangelists, Rev. Uma Ukpai passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The revered preacher, teacher, and humanitarian was widely celebrated for his fiery evangelism and enduring contributions to the Pentecostal movement in Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Monday, his family described him as a “faithful soldier of the cross” whose life was a testament to God’s love and power. The statement read in parts, “Dedicating…

They’ve Returned Home: Israel announces return of 20 hostages from Gaza Women display placards during a gathering at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on October 11, 2025. Israel has agreed to a truce plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, and on October 10 pulled its troops back from several areas of Gaza, setting in motion a 72-hour timeline for the release of hostages held by Hamas — two years after the Palestinian militant group’s October 7, 2023, attack that triggered a counteroffensive killing more than 67,000 Palestinians. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) Israel said that the last 20…

Finance Minister Wale Edun Suffers Stroke, Seeks Attention Abroad Finance Minister Wale Edun  * Wale Edun Seeks Attention Abroad for Stroke. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been taken overseas for emergency medical care after suffering a stroke. A senior government official disclosed the development on Sunday, characterising the minister’s medical situation as critical. While acknowledging that Edun is receiving specialised treatment abroad, the source expressed doubt about his ability to return to his official duties. Wale Edun Seeks Attention Abroad for Stroke. “The situation is grave. While he may pull through, a…

Gbenga Daniel to Resuscitate Ijebu East Bitumen Project, Hints on Tinubu’s Mining Agenda Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, FNSE, FAEng, Gbenga Daniel Hints on Tinubu’s Mining Agenda. Ogun East Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has declared that the long-stalled bitumen project in Ijebu East Local Government is set for a major revival, citing direct assurances from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development under the leadership of Mr. Dele Alake. The announcement was a central highlight of the BATOGD Movement’s Midterm Community Assessment and Review (MIDCAR) tour held in Ijebu East on Sunday, where the Senator shifted focus from political rallying to…

Dangote Cement launches Ivory Coast operations File photo: Dangote Refinery Dangote Cement has officially launched its operations in Attingué, some 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Ivory Coast. According to a statement by the group on Sunday, the announcement was made on Wednesday by the Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Ivory Coast, Serge Gbotta, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory. Covering an area of 50 hectares, the plant reportedly has a production capacity of 3 million tonnes of cement per year, making it one of the group’s largest facilities outside Nigeria. “This strategic project, with an estimated investment of 100bn CFA francs,…

Guinness World Record: Tacha completes 24-hour makeovers of 145 Tacha completes 24-hour makeovers of 145. Reality TV star and entrepreneur, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has completed her 24-hour Guinness World Record attempt for the most makeovers done in a single day, clocking a total of 145 transformations. The marathon, which began on Saturday and ended around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, all under the watchful eyes of fans, celebrities, and Guinness officials. She transformed faces of 145 models in total, each a stroke in her 24-hour beauty marathon. The participants included influencers and celebrities such as Mitchy, Venita Akpofure,…

Polaris Bank Wraps Up 2025 Customer Service Week with Renewed Commitment to Customer Satisfaction Polaris Bank has restated its dedication to delivering exceptional customer experience as it successfully concluded activities marking the 2025 edition of Customer Service Week themed “Mission: Possible.” The week-long celebration, which ran from Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, was filled with engaging customer appreciation activities and staff recognition initiatives across the Bank’s branches and digital channels. Throughout the week, Polaris Bank celebrated its customers with giveaways, appreciation messages, and interactive engagements across its touchpoints, reaffirming its commitment to continuously improving service delivery. Employees were…

‘We’ll Break the Law to Win’: Ganduje Ally Garba Kore Boasts in Viral Podcast A political ally of former Kano State Governor and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Garba Kore, has come under heavy criticism after remarks he made during a political podcast that is now trending on social media. In the viral recording, Kore said the APC is determined to reclaim Kano State in the 2027 general elections, even if it means breaking the law. He conceded that the opposition New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), led by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, remains more…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu delivers 21 shuttle buses to OAU, fulfilled pledge File Copy: First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu delivers 21 shuttle buses to OAU, fulfilled pledge The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced the receipt of 21 brand-new shuttle buses donated by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to the institution. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said, “Exactly one year after announcing her commitment during a grand commemorative event, the University took delivery of 21 brand-new shuttle…