Union Bank of Nigeria has proudly concluded the fourth edition of its acclaimed Save and Win Palli Promo, awarding three fortunate customers a life-changing ₦5 million each at the grand finale. Since its inception, this transformative campaign has disbursed over ₦330 million in cash and gift prizes, touching the lives of more than 5,000 customers nationwide and elevating their financial prospects.The grand prize winners, representing diverse regions across the country, emerged through transparent electronic draws supervised by regulatory authorities. The celebrated recipients, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Isah (Zaria Branch, North), Atilabor Seikemefa Friday (Sapele Branch, South-South), and Oluranti Ogunluyi (Ilaro Branch,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Command is aware of a publication circulating on X and other social media channels regarding the unprofessional conduct of some policemen within the command. On receipt of this video, which captures some policemen assaulting a young man around Asaba Specialist Hospital area on Sunday, 27th July 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, immediately ordered that the Policemen be identified and brought before the command headquarters for immediate disciplinary action. The men have been identified, and detained pending the commencement of their orderly room tiral while their Team leader who is an Assistant Superintendent of Police…
It’s a moment of collective pride, a truth the streets have held for over a decade, now stamped and certified by the highest authority in music. The Recording Academy, the institution behind the GRAMMYs, recently recognized Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun aka, Dagrin’s immortal hit, “Pon Pon Pon,” which stands as the sole rap song among the top 10 songs shaping the evolution of Afrobeats. For those of us who lived through the seismic shift that Dagrin created, this isn’t just news; it’s a long-overdue coronation. This recognition affirms what we’ve always known: “Pon Pon Pon” is more than just a rap…
The Board and Management of Access Bank Tanzania, led by Chairman Protase Ishengoma, paid a courtesy visit to the State House to present the Power of 100 Africa Women Award to Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.The award was presented in recognition of President Samia’s exceptional leadership, commitment to inclusive governance, and contributions to national and regional development. Speaking during the presentation, Protase Ishengoma, Chairman of Access Bank Tanzania, stated: “This award is a recognition of Your Excellency’s transformational leadership and your unwavering dedication to building an inclusive and prosperous Tanzania. We are…
Access Group Staff Donates Blood across Africa in Life-Saving Initiative In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day andWorld Sickle Cell Day 2025, Access Holdings, one of Africa’s leading financial servicesgroups, successfully executed a group-wide blood drive across six African countries,reinforcing its commitment to improving health outcomes and driving real impact in thecommunities it serves. Held under the theme “Shine the Light on Sickle Cell,” the initiative brought togetheremployees, community members, health professionals, and partner organisations in acoordinated effort to provide safe blood donations, a lifeline for individuals living withsickle cell disorder and others in critical need of transfusions. A Continent United by Purpose Blood…
…GIFTS DRUMMERS N4.95M Thousands of culture enthusiasts, scholars, and traditionalists stormed the ancient city of Ile-Ife on Thursday for the 2025 edition of the Ayangalu Drum Festival, as the Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, led the celebration with powerful drumming to promote peace, unity, and cultural continuity. The colourful festival, held at the courtyard of the Palace of Ile Oodua, drew an impressive gathering, including professors from the Departments of Linguistics and Music at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), 250 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), students from OAU, and contingents…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The General Overseer of Holy Ghost Christian Center Matori, Mushin in Lagos state Pastor Amos Fenwa has remarried.Dr. Fenwa remarried to another love Fela after the death of his wife Mrs Esther Fenwa, in May 2023. She was 57 years old, and they had spent 33 years together in marriage, ministry, and purpose. On Thursday, July 17, 2025 two years and two months after her passing. He began a new chapter of his life in holy matrimony with Fela, his new bride. The marriage was officiated by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, passed on 24 July at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his All-American “Hulkamania” persona and helped transform WWE, then known as the WWF, into a national powerhouse. Fueled by Hulkamania, Hogan played good guys and bad in the ring, starred in movies and had his own reality show and Saturday morning cartoon. Hogan is survived by his children, Nick and Brooke, whom he shared with first wife Linda Claridge.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to adopt digital tools to enhance their operations and drive sustainable growth. This call was made during the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program 2025, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the bank’s dedicated SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. The event, which drew a large turnout of entrepreneurs and stakeholders, marked the official launch of Fidelity Bank’s initiative to equip 100 growth-ready SMEs with ERPRev-enabled POS systems and business support tools—at no cost to the beneficiaries. Welcoming guests, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, represented by Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and…
In compliance with the directives of the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, on intelligence-led operations and proactive policing, the command has recorded significant operational success in dismantling a high-profile criminal syndicate with cross-border operations across Delta and Edo States. Sequel to a series of intelligence reports received on the planned abduction of several high-profile individuals in Sapele, Oghara, and their environs, by a notorious syndicate under the leadership of one Owei Abebo, alias “ADUSA”, who has been on the Command’s Watch-list since 2021, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, swung into…