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Fubara at funeral ceremony of Wike’s uncle Fubara, Wike at the burial ceremony Fubara at funeral ceremony of Wike’s uncle The former political leaders in Rivers State have started showing that they are no longer rivals as the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara made an appearance on Saturday at the burial ceremony of the uncle of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. Present also at the burial event for the deceased, Elder Temple Omezurike Onuoha, which held at Rumuepirikom, Rivers State, was the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and an ally of Wike,…

Facts about late Kano billionaire – Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata Facts about late Kano billionaire – Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata Kano-based businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died early Saturday morning got into headlines again when he hosted the then Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, and his entourage in his Koki Quarters mansion in the commercial city’. Reflecting on his life, Aminu Dantata who through his charitable foundation and personal philanthropy, supported the construction and operation of schools, mosques, health centres, orphanages and social welfare programmes told Shettima and…

Sterling Bank boosts N2bn scholarship with guaranteed jobs Sterling Bank towers Sterling Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to shaping Nigeria’s future workforce by announcing a significant expansion of its “Beyond Education” initiative.1 The bank is now offering paid internships and guaranteed job opportunities to select beneficiaries of its recently announced N2bn scholarship fund for 600 young Nigerians. This strategic move, according to a statement from the bank on Saturday, builds upon the initial scholarship program, transforming it into a comprehensive talent development pipeline. The bank said that the initiative aims to equip graduates with practical, hands-on experience in…

Tinubu confers GCON on Oramah, Afreximbank president The President of Afeximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah Tinubu confers GCON on Oramah, outgoing Afreximbank president. President Bola Tinubu on Friday conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger on Professor Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank, at the 32nd Annual Afreximbank Meetings in Abuja. “I have the honour and privilege to recognise you, the outstanding contribution of Professor Benedict Oramah, by conferring you with one of Nigeria’s highest honours, the Grand Commander of the Order of the…

Ganduje steps aside as APC’s National Chairman Ganduje Ganduje steps aside as APC’s National Chairman Shockingly, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from his position, citing deteriorating health, party insiders revealed on Friday. The announcement has sent waves through Nigeria’s political landscape, raising questions about the party’s leadership stability ahead of critical electoral cycles. It was also gathered from party sources that President Bola Tinubu asked him to resign his appointment, but this has not been confirmed by the presidency. Ganduje, a former two-term governor of Kano State, reportedly tendered his resignation…

Tinubu will visit Saint Lucia, Brazil on tour Tinubu flies out Tinubu will visit Saint Lucia, Brazil on tour President Bola Tinubu set to embark on a high-level two-nation diplomatic tour beginning Saturday, June 28, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s engagement with the Caribbean and consolidating its emerging leadership role in the Global South. His itinerary includes a historic state visit to Saint Lucia and participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in what officials describe as a “strategic foreign policy offensive.” President Tinubu’s first stop, according to a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, is…

FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/CEO, First Bank Plc FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact FirstBank, the West Africa premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This highly acclaimed award recognises FirstAcademy’s outstanding commitment to driving social and climate change learning initiatives, aligning its learning and development…

Dalori now acting APC Chair as Ganduje resigns Alhaji Bukar Dalori Dalori now acting APC Chair as Ganduje resigns Deputy National Chairman, North, of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Alhaji Bukar Dalori, has become the acting National Chairman of the party. The development followed Friday’s sudden resignation of the erstwhile National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. Section 14(2) of the APC Constitution (as amended) stipulates the duties of a Deputy National Chairman of the party among which is to assist the National Chairman in the discharge of his duties. In Section 14(2)(iii), the constitution states that, “the Deputy National Chairman…

Tinubu welcomes Gabonese President in Abuja Tinubu and Gabonese President, Brice Oligui at the Presidential Villa. Credit: State House President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, welcomed the President of Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This was said in a brief statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives Gabonese President, Brice Oligui Nguema, at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Friday 27/06/2025”, the statement read. As of the time of this report, details of their meeting were not yet known.

NELFUND ready for financial support to apprentices, vocational training for tradesmen Ibraheem Abdul and Akintunde Sawyerr Photo by NELFUND NELFUND ready for financial support to apprentices, vocational training for tradesmen The Nigerian Education Loan Fund said it will partner with Yaba College of Technology to expand access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training, especially for apprentices and tradesmen in the informal sector. The partnership was cemented during a high-level stakeholder engagement held at YABATECH on Thursday, where NELFUND Managing Director/CEO, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, visited the institution to discuss the student loan rollout and explore new inclusion models for non-traditional…