Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Moses Bliss, Davido meet in London, share emotional encounter Moses Bliss Moses Bliss, Davido meet in London, share emotional encounter Popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Moses Bliss, has decided to shared a touching moment he experienced with Afrobeats superstar, Davido, during a recent trip to London. According to a video posted on Moses Bliss’ Instagram page, the gospel singer rehearsed how he ran into Davido while traveling with his mother to the United Kingdom. The encounter captured the music stars exchanging warm greetings and heartfelt hugs. He – Davido, visibly pleased to see the gospel sensation, praised Moses Bliss’ music, describing…

Fubara reportedly drops his cap for Wike as he paid him a visit in Abuja Fubara and Wike Fubara reportedly drops his cap for Wike as he paid him a visit in Abuja Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, has finally decided to set aside disputes. He paid a visit to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, at his Abuja residence, ostensibly to plead for forgiveness and reconciliation. The meeting occurred a few days after Fubara’s meeting with President Bola Tinubu in London over the Rivers political crisis. It would be recalled that President…

GTBank SMS alert fee on customers transactions goes on increase from May GTBank GTBank SMS alert fee on customers transactions goes on increase from May Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has informed its customers of an upcoming adjustment in the cost of SMS transaction alerts, set to take effect from Thursday, May 1, 2025. The fee for receiving SMS transaction alerts will rise from ₦4 to ₦6 per message, a move prompted by recent increases in telecom rates, as communicated by telecommunication service providers. In a statement released to customers, the bank emphasized the importance of transaction alerts, which help account…

FCMB declares dividend, has ended 2024 with stunning N7.1 trillion in assets FCMB declares dividend, has ended 2024 with stunning N7.1 trillion in assets FCMB Group Plc held its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on April 29, 2025, where shareholders approved the Group’s 2024 audited financial statements and key resolutions aimed at driving long-term growth and strengthening corporate governance. The Group ended the 2024 financial year with total assets of ₦7.1 trillion and customer deposits of ₦4.3 trillion. FCMB’s digital transformation initiatives yielded strong results, with digital revenues rising to ₦101.9 billion — 13% of total earnings. Lending…

FG, for Southwest Development Commission project, gives approval of N480 Billion Otunba Gbenga Daniel • Project is geared towards potential and developmental challenges of the people of Ogun. Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, has announced that the Federal Government has approved a staggering N480.4 billion for the Southwest Development Commission (SWDC), a project born from his own legislative pen. The Commission, which was born from a bill championed personally by Daniel in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly, is a fulfillment of his long-standing dream to create a dedicated vehicle for…

GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Shared Experience of Culture, Cuisine, and Enterprise GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Shared Experience of Culture, Cuisine, and Enterprise The stage is ready for Africa’s most anticipated celebration of food, drink, and culture as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) announces the 8th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s festival is themed “A Shared Experience”, highlighting how every meal tells a story—stories of culture,…

Fidelity Bank’s FY 2024 Performance received accolades from Shareholders Fidelity Bank’s FY 2024 Performance received accolades from Shareholders. Shareholders of tier one lender, Fidelity Bank, have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in FY 2024. Speaking at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders Association, Chief Boniface Okezie, praised the bank, saying, “This is a superlative performance and we the shareholders are grateful to management and staff for giving us a bank to be proud of. It is also…

City People Publisher at 60: Celebrating Seye Kehinde with a touch of difference. Seye Kehinde, his wife, Former Lagos Governor Fashola and others City People Publisher at 60: Celebrating Seye Kehinde with a touch of difference • Dignitaries honour the exceptional journalist. Mr Seye Kehinde is a journalist with a touch of difference. After he and his colleagues founded TheNEWS in 1993, three years later he established City People, a soft-sell magazine that has made its mark in celebrity and entertainment journalism. Yet despite his gargantuan achievements, despite the inroads he has made into journalism and the path he has…

MTN Q1 profit; posts N133.7bn after tax. MTN Q1 profit; posts N133.7bn after tax. Technology firm, MTN Nigeria, has declared a profit after tax of N133.7 billion ($102.85 million) for the first quarter of 2025. The profit is the first in the last two years since 2023. In the unaudited Q1 2025 results, MTN showed a significant rebound from the ₦392.7 billion ($302.08 million) loss recorded in Q1 2024, largely driven by foreign exchange losses and inflation. MTN, with about 84.1 million subscribers, reported a record revenue of N3.36 trillion for 2024; its loss after tax stood at N400.44 billion…

Animashaun, a.k.a. Badoo, shines as best fighter in Nigeria after defeating Benin Republic’s Gboja Jean Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun Animashaun, a.k.a. Badoo, shines as best fighter in Nigeria after defeating Benin Republic’s Gboja Jean. Nigerian Boxer, West African Boxing Union light-welterweight champion Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun has declared himself the best boxer in the country following his latest victory at GOTV Boxing Night 33. Raheem, who is also a law student at the University of Lagos, extended his professional record to 15 wins without a loss after defeating Benin Republic’s Gboja Jean Coffi via a technical knockout in the third round on…