Renowned Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has recently expressed deep admiration for the Islamic faith, signaling a potential shift in her spiritual journey. Known for her vibrant presence both on and off screen, Dikeh’s comments have sparked significant interest and discussion among her fans. Dikeh, who previously served as the running mate for the Rivers State…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced a comprehensive strategy set to unfold over the next six months aimed at tackling Nigeria’s soaring food prices. Kyari outlined key initiatives including a 150-day duty-free import window for essential food commodities such as maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas, intended to stabilize prices…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major drug cartel responsible for the production and distribution of methamphetamine, known locally as ‘mkpuru mmiri’. The operation culminated in the arrest of the cartel’s leader, 42-year-old Joachin Chikaodi Mbonu, and his associate in a mansion in Umuomi village, Ikeduru local government area…
Access Holdings Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, has announced the commencement of its N351 billion Rights Issue. This initiative, part of the Group’s broader capital-raising programme aiming to generate up to $1.5 billion, is designed to bolster its financial foundation and support ongoing working capital needs, including funding for organic growth across…
Lagos, Nigeria – At the ‘Blackbelt Graduation Ceremony’ organized by 1 Million Teachers, an international teacher training organization, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, Adeniran emphasized the importance of quality delivery in education. The event, co-sponsored by Airtel Nigeria, took place at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja. The panel, titled “Leveraging Expertise and Innovations for Advancing…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and leading provider of financial inclusion services, has announced its sponsorship of the Lagos command performance of “Eni Ogun – The Noble Warrior.” This theatrical production honors Professor Wole Soyinka as part of the celebrations marking the global literary icon and national treasure’s 90th birthday. “The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has been named the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year at the World Finance Banking Awards 2024. Additionally, the bank secured the Best Corporate Governance award for Nigeria for the third straight year in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2024. Published in the Summer…
Lagos, Nigeria – Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the former Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), allegedly employed his wife, Oluwatosin Adedeji, as Chief Accountant during his tenure, according to documents obtained by SaharaReporters. Adedeji, now the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was appointed to head the NSDC by former…
Ikeja, Lagos – The police on Tuesday arraigned a 38-year-old businessman, Sanni Alhassan, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving stolen spaghetti valued at N54 million. Prosecution Counsel, Inspector John Iberedem, informed the court that the defendant committed the offence between February 18 and 23 at Taiwo Sabo Aharon Road. According to Iberedem,…
