The 83-year-old ultra-conservative Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, known for his calls for Pope Francis to resign, has been found guilty of schism by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. The verdict was announced following a trial that began last month. The Dicastery’s statement highlighted Vigano’s public refusal to recognize and submit to the…
The Kogi State legislature has resolved to extend the tenure of the Transition Committee Chairmen during its plenary session on Friday. This decision follows a letter from Governor Usman Ododo, citing financial constraints and a high wage bill as reasons for the postponement of local government elections in the state. The Speaker of the House,…
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) have jointly inaugurated a state-of-the-art ICT Centre at Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG). The centre was officially opened on Thursday, as announced by NNPC Limited’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, via his X account on Friday. Soneye highlighted that the initiative reflects the…
Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the promotion of 337 employees across various departments, highlighting its commitment to recognizing and rewarding dedication and outstanding contributions. In a statement released by the bank, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Yetunde Oni acknowledged the hard work and exceptional performance of the promoted employees during a recent town…
Fidelity Bank has announced plans to increase its issued share capital from N22.6bn to N26.7bn by creating up to 8.2bn additional ordinary shares, each valued at 50 Kobo. This decision aligns with the new minimum capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The announcement was made in a corporate notice filed with…
Lagos, July 6, 2024 – In a decisive operation, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed the death of nine suspected kidnappers following a shootout on Thursday. The confrontation occurred in the Ladipo area of Mushin, resulting in the recovery of multiple weapons and vehicles. Lagos police spokesperson, Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin, addressed journalists at the command…
In a significant move to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun Tinubu approved a N2 trillion accelerated stabilization and advancement plan on Thursday. This plan was presented during the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) at the State House in Abuja, three months after the…
Amid growing unrest among Democratic voters, lawmakers, and donors, President Joe Biden’s recent interview with ABC network was touted as the most significant of his 81-year-old career. However, the 22-minute discussion provided little reassurance, as Biden attributed his poor performance to illness and dismissed internal party concerns and unfavorable polling. “I was sick, I was…
In a statement released by its spokesman, Jare Ajayi, Afenifere has urged the Federal Government to deploy modern technology to tackle the growing menace of kidnapping and banditry. Ajayi emphasized the urgent need for action, citing recent incidents as evidence of the escalating crisis. “The fact that kidnapping and related banditry have resurfaced in recent…
