Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Owaza Pipeline Host Community Confers Chieftaincy Title on Okunbo, PINL Project Director The Owaza community, a major host community of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Dr. Osahon Okunbo, Project Director of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), in recognition of his contributions to peace, community development, and stability within the oil-producing region. Dr. Okunbo was honoured with the title Oha-Mere-Dike I, meaning “The One Who Deserves Honour,” during a traditional coronation ceremony held at the palace of His Royal Majesty, Eze (Amb.) Obioma I. Nworgu, the…

INEC’s preliminary voters register display exercise begins, what to know for voters INEC Logo The Independent National Electoral Commission has started the display of the Preliminary Register of Voters at its Local Government Area offices across Nigeria. The exercise, which began on Monday, 15 December 2025, allows eligible voters to verify their registration details following the recently concluded Continuous Voter Registration exercise. In a statement on its official X handle on Monday, INEC urged voters who registered or updated their information during the CVR, which ended on 10 December 2025, to visit their designated LGA offices to confirm that their…

United Nigeria Airlines Passengers Dissatisfied With Delays At Abuja Airport … experiencing complete breakdown in communication and welfare. Passengers aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Abuja to Lagos were left stranded at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Sunday after a series of delays extended well past midnight, with no clear communication from airline staff. The flight, originally scheduled to depart at approximately 1:00 p.m., was first rescheduled to 7:45 p.m., then pushed back again to 9:00 p.m. As of the time of reporting, passengers remained waiting at the airport with no departure in sight and minimal explanation from airline…

AFCON 2025: See list of prohibitions for stadiums in Morocco See list of prohibitions for stadiums in Morocco. As anticipation builds for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, set to kick off on December 21 in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football has released a list of items prohibited across all tournament stadiums. According to the guidelines cited on CAF’s website on Monday, the rules are aimed at ensuring fan safety throughout the competition. Fans attending AFCON 2025 matches in Morocco will be subjected to security screening. They are advised not to bring prohibited items into stadiums to ensure safety,…

Commencement of online accreditation for journalists begins for FCT poll ~ INEC INEC Logo The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun online accreditation for journalists and media organisations that intend to cover the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council Election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. In a notice released on Monday, the commission announced that the accreditation exercise is open to interested media organisations seeking to deploy journalists for election coverage. According to the commission, “INEC has commenced online accreditation for journalists and media organisations intending to cover the FCT Area Council Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 21st…

Oyo cushions workers expenses by  subsidising food commodities File photo: Seyi Makinde The Oyo State government has started to subsidise essential food items, such as bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential food items for its workers. The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said this in a statement on Sunday in Ibadan. Oyelade said the initiative was part of the state government’s efforts “to cushion the effects of current economic challenges on workers and ensure a more comfortable December festive season. “The intervention aligns with the welfare-driven agenda of the state government,…

UBA appoints new Executive Board to strengthen leadership UBA Lamptey will take charge of digital banking. United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. Those retiring by January 1, 2026 included Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and three other Executive Directors- Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. The bank stated that in line with its robust succession and leadership development strategy, the board has approved the appointment of three new Executive Directors—Mr. Emmanuel Lamptey, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi and Mr.…

Access Bank Leads Africa’s Payment Integration, Highlights Importance of PAPSS AccessAfrica enables fast, secure, and affordable payments across more than 20 African corridors. Access Bank displayed leadership in advancing cross-border payments at the unveiling Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and payment experts to explore pathways toward “Building an interoperable and sovereign African payment ecosystem for trade and economic growth.” In alignment with the theme, discussions emphasised the importance of resilient, interoperable, and sovereign African payment infrastructure that empowers businesses, supports SMEs, and strengthens…

Yuletide: Wema Bank Presents 12 Days Of Celebration With N5000 Rewards For Customers December is a well known period of the year for celebration built on thanksgiving, reflection and giving to loved ones. It is a time when small gestures carry deeper meaning and everyday moments turn into shared joy. At Wema Bank, this spirit of the season has inspired the launch of 12 Days of Christmas with 5 for 5 Rewards, a festive campaign created to celebrate customers who continue to make the Bank part of their daily lives. Taking effect from December 14 to December 25, 2025, the…

Ofada Rice Day 7.0: Salawa Abeni, Haruna Ishola, Bro Shaggy, Others Light-Up Occasion “…milestone is a testament to our passion for promoting Nigerian cuisine and culture,” Fletcher. Salawa Abeni, Segun Johnson, Bro Shaggy and host of leading Nigerian Artistes and Comedians light-up the 7th edition of the largest indigenous food festival, Ofada Rice Day- themed Eko Dun Joor. The event, which was held at the Muri Okunola park, Victoria island Lagos had over 8,000 attendees. The festival, which showcased the richness of Nigerian culture, food, and entertainment, was a convergence of leading brands, including Pocketmoni which was the headline…