Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

First HoldCo commits to dividend payment despite forbearance First HoldCo commits to dividend payment despite forbearance First HoldCo has committed to paying a dividend in the 2025 financial year and beyond despite its forbearance exposure. This was disclosed in a statement by the lender on Thursday, in a statement filed on the platform of the Nigerian Exchange Limited. First HoldCo is one of the banks impacted by the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which froze dividend payment, bonuses, and investments in foreign subsidiaries for lenders operating under regulatory forbearance. In the statement, First HoldCo clarified that, “The SOL…

US restores student visas, asks applicants to make social media public Visa US restores student visas, asks applicants to make social media public The United States government has announced it will resume student and exchange visitor visa processing but with a new requirement that all applicants must make their social media profiles public for vetting. In a statement released by the US Department of State on Wednesday, authorities said applicants for F (academic), M (vocational), and J (exchange) nonimmigrant visas will undergo more intensive screening, including a review of their online presence. “We use all available information in our visa…

Pastor Paul Enenche’s refusal of N30m donation sparks reactions online Pastor Paul Enenche Pastor Paul Enenche’s refusal of N30m donation sparks reactions online Founder and senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, has turned down a N30M donation from the Kebbi State Government during a healing and deliverance crusade held at the Haliru Abdu Stadium, Birnin Kebbi. The gathering, which happened on Wednesday, attracted a massive crowd and concluded the Dunamis nationwide gospel crusades. During the event, a government official climbed the stage to announce the donation on behalf of Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris. “Our Governor,…

Britain Appoints First Female Spy Chief, Blaise Metreweli Blaise Metreweli Britain Appoints First Female Spy Chief, Blaise Metreweli Britain’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, is going to be led by a female for the first time in its history, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. A woman, Blaise Metreweli, is about to take charge of the position of Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service in the fall. She presently heads the service’s technology and innovation teams, a role immortalized as “Q” in the James Bond films. 8 years ago, “Q” was revealed to be a woman, but Blaise was not…

A Brilliant Diamond Jubilee Celebration to Corona@70, Setting An Unreachable Reunion Standard The Corona Schools’ 70th Anniversary Black Tie Gala was not just a gathering; it was a well-deserved celebration that epitomized what a diamond jubilee should look like. As soon as the red carpet was rolled at the exquisite Jewel Aeida in Lekki, it was obvious that Corona@70 was about to be a memorable reunion of class, laughter and a lasting legacy. It was far from just a regular coming together; the gala was a gathering of different generations, uniting alumni from different corners of the Corona Schools’ empire…

Tinubu shows up in Benue hospital to see attack victims President Tinubu visits Benue victims  Tinubu shows up in Benue hospital to see attack victims. President Bola Tinubu has visited victims of last Friday’s attack by armed herders on Yelwata, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack reportedly claimed over 100 lives. The patients are recuperating at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital. Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base Airport in Makurdi at about 12:58 pm on a condolence visit to Benue State. He was received by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N1.65trn for May Wale Edun at the centre FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N1.65trn for May The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.659 trillion, being May 2025 revenue among the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). The revenue was shared at the June meeting of FAAC in Abuja on Wednesday. This is according to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, which was made available by Mr Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. The communiqué said that the N1.659…

16th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange set to hold in July Soyinka 16th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange set to hold in July. The 16th edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) is set to hold across two continents, in Abeokuta and London on July 13 and July 25, respectively. This year’s programme, which explores youth leadership and post-colonial expression, continues its legacy as a platform for cultural dialogue, artistic innovation, and intellectual engagement inspired by the enduring influence of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. Themed “Decolonisation of Nigerian Youth: Agenda for Our Future Leadership,” the 2025 programme…

I wasn’t prepared to rule Nigeria at 31, had good upbringing, training – Gowon General Yakubu Gowon I wasn’t prepared to rule Nigeria at 31, had good upbringing, training – Gowon • Creation of 12 states was a demand by the people. Nigeria’s former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon(rtd), has said said he was not prepared to rule Nigeria when he took over as a military head of state at the age of 31. Gowon said this during an interview with Arise TV. He narrated how his upbringing, and training as a military officer, prepared him to deal with…

Abacha’s CSO, Major Al-Mustapha to contest 2027 presidential election Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd) * The SDP State Chairman welcomes the declaration. Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), has formally declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Major Al-Mustapha made the announcement in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday during a strategic meeting with the state executive committee of the party and his supporters. Speaking at the gathering, he emphasized his readiness to serve the country with integrity…