Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Leading fintech company, OPay Digital Services, has dismissed as false and malicious a viral social media publication claiming that the company would embark on a prolonged break from September 1, 2026, urging its customers to withdraw or move their funds. The fabricated publication, which gained traction across social media platforms on Sunday, purportedly warned OPay customers that the fintech would shut down its operations for an extended period beginning September 1. However, OPay, in an official response published across its verified social media platforms, described the claim as false, assuring customers that the company remains fully operational. In a statement…

Delta State Government , Governor Sheriff Oborevwori … urges unity and support on government’s development agenda, assuring that Delta’s best years were ahead. Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Deltans as the state marks its 35th creation anniversary, assuring citizens that the state has entered a new era of sustainable growth, development and prosperity. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the anniversary as a significant milestone in the history of Delta State, noting that the journey of the past 35 years had been defined by resilience,…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has attributed the successful completion of the marriage ceremonies of his son, Innocent, and Tobore Arigbodi to the faithfulness and grace of God. Speaking on Sunday after a thanksgiving service at Living Faith Church, Ibusa Road, Asaba, the Governor thanked family members, guests, political associates, traditional rulers and well-wishers for their support, prayers and presence throughout the celebrations. Oborevwori said God was with the families during the traditional marriage, church wedding, reception ceremony and thanksgiving, providing favourable weather, protection and journey mercies for guests who travelled from different parts of Nigeria and beyond.Exploring…

Regie, Mfr Today, we celebrate not just the passing of another year but a remarkable personality whose warmth, kindness, and infectious cheer continue to brighten the lives of everyone around him. You are truly a jolly good fellow with a heart of gold, and your generosity, humility, and genuine concern for others have earned you the admiration and affection of many. May this special day usher in greater prosperity, renewed strength, and countless reasons to smile. As you mark this new chapter, we pray that God grant you many more fruitful years in excellent health, abundant blessings, and a long,…

The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings” or “the Company”) has approved the Group’s Audited Interim Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. The financial statements were considered and approved by the Board at its meeting held on 27 August 2026 and will now proceed through the required regulatory process, including approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”). Following receipt of the CBN’s approval, Access Holdings will publish the audited financial statements through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and make them available to shareholders, investors and other stakeholders through the Group’s…

The Nigeria Football Federation has declared Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League as the 2026/27 season kicked off on Friday. The appointment was announced by the NFF on Friday, the same day the new NPFL season opened with a headline fixture between Shooting Stars and newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. The federation said Abdulrahaman’s appointment took immediate effect. His appointment followed a directive issued by the NFF on Thursday, August 27, for all board members and chief executive officers of the various leagues, as well as chief…

Russian Ambassador to Niger Viktor Voropaev said that Nigerien soldiers had requested assistance from Russia’s Africa Corps, which is stationed at Air Base 101. Dozens of soldiers have been arrested following the suppression of an attempted mutiny in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The Associated Press (AP) reported that Niger’s state-run television and radio broadcaster, RTN, aired footage showing dozens of detainees, most of whom appeared to be young soldiers. The attempted uprising began in the early hours of Saturday, August 29, with clashes reported in several parts of Niamey. Security forces eventually regained control of the affected areas and…

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe.  The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has warned that the federal government will impose sanctions after energy theft along the Ikorodu-Sagamu corridor caused about N120 billion in losses over the past year, and pledged tougher enforcement and targeted investigations to stop meter tampering and restore market integrity. The federal government warned against the widespread energy theft along the Ikorodu–Sagamu corridor that is costing the nation an estimated N120 billion a year, and pledged tougher enforcement and targeted reforms to stop illegal connections, reduce losses and protect power-sector investments. Tegbe, sounded this warning during a…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. This is contained in a terse statement issued by the special adviser information and strategy to the president, Bayo Onanuga. “His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.” “President Tinubu is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaign for the January 2027 election,” Onanuga said .

The All Progressives Grand Alliance has won all the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the August 29, 2026 local government elections in Anambra State. The Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Genevieve Osakwe, announced the results at the ANSIEC office in Awka on Sunday. Osakwe said APGA won all 21 chairmanship seats, while candidates of the party also won the councillorship positions in the 21 local government areas, as declared at the ward level. Declaring the election peaceful and fair, Osakwe said the commission carefully collated and analysed the results to ensure that there were no mistakes. Although…