It was 23 years ago, in 2001, when Nigeria was still grappling with the aftermath of military rule and the growing pains of democracy. The country had barely recovered from the Y2K panic—a time when doomsday prophets convinced many that the world would come to an abrupt end at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 1999. Insecurity was one of the biggest challenges of that era, and Nigeria had already seen its fair share of ruthless criminals—Ishola Oyenusi in the Southwest, Lawrence Anini in the South-South, and in the Southeast, a young man called Derico Nwamama rose to infamy,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
An ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former two-term Chairman of Ifako Ijaye Local Government Area of Lagos State, Apostle Toba Oke, is dead. According to information, Insight Global News gathered the ally of the President died of undisclosed ailment. It was learnt that the two-term chairman, who was suspended at some point, but later called to office, was managing the protracted undisclosed ailment. Apostle Oke, a staunch member of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, was a pioneer member of the Southwest Agenda For Asiwaju, a political pressure group that supported Tinubu’s emergence as president. Aged 64 !
Wema Bank has kicked off its 80th-anniversary celebration with the launch of its “80 Years of Spreading Love” Valentine campaign, running from February 1st to 28th, 2025. This campaign is the first in a series of exciting activities leading up to the bank’s grand 80th anniversary on May 2, 2025, and is designed to reward customer loyalty, strengthen connections, and create unforgettable experiences through 80 Acts of Love. With rewards tailored for every customer segment, Wema Bank is rolling out ₦11,000,000 in cash prizes, gift cards, movie tickets, spa treatments, fitness access, and Uber vouchers for young professionals and students.…
L-R: Divisional Head, SURULERE Business, Dr. Bimbo Akorede; Principal Gbaja Junior Girls School, Mrs.Tawakalitu Dahiru; ED, Corporate & Investment Banking, Polaris Bank, Mrs. Abimbola Ozomah; ED PaceGate Limited, Raj Totlani, Group Head, Customer Experience & Value Mngt; Bukola Oluyadi & GM, Evolve Charity Trust, Mr. Godwin Ejeh when Polaris Bank & Evolve Charity Donated over 200 Schools essentials to both Gbaja Junior and Senior Secondary School in Surulere last week in Lagos Polaris Bank and one of its strategic CSR partners, Evolve Trust Charity on Wednesday stormed Gbaja Girls (Junior and Senior) High School, Surulere, Lagos in continuation of its…
Chioma as fondly called was born in Lagos State on March 12, 1980 , hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra state, southeast region of Nigeria. The actress completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and proceeded to Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Onitsha, Anambra state for her secondary education. She then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance. Her acting career began with her debut in the movie “The Apple” in 2000She also acted in the film The Handkerchief and lots more. In 2007, Chioma…
My relationship with Dr Kayode Fayemi dates back to our time together in the pro-democracy movement in the 90s when we mounted local and international campaigns against military dictatorship. During the challenging General Sani Abacha era, civil rights and pro-democracy activists, especially those in exile, had to rely on their ingenuity to survive. Kayode’s brilliance, commitment, and strategic skills were invaluable to our cause. The struggle for Chief MKO Abiola’s release from incarceration and the de-annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, then considered the freest and fairest in Nigeria, led to the constriction of the civic space by the military. The…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the President of the Nigeria football federal and the National sport commission chairman against the choice of Prince Okumagba as the next president general of Nigeria Supporters Club. In a viral video, Primate Ayodele advised the federation to allow more people to contest in order to pick the best candidate. He stated that Okumagba will lead the supporters club to death as efforts that have been carried out earlier by those incharge of the club would be rendered futile under his administration “I want to advise NFF and…
A devastating story has unfolded as security forces in both Anambra and Delta states have arrested a suspect connected to the kidnapping and murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. The suspect, who was attempting to flee Asaba, was shot in the leg and apprehended. Hon. Justice Azuka was tragically abducted, and his bank account was drained of ₦100 million before his life was violently taken. Authorities have confirmed that he was shot twice in the head on December 26, 2024. As investigations progressed, it was revealed that a nurse living in Asaba…
The Ooni Of Ife & Chairman of Kazakhstan – Nigeria Business Council, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has sent the council’s Executive Secretary, Chief Adeniyi Adesoji, a member of the council; Otunba Yera Olafare and the Kazakhstan’s Honourary Consul Nominee in Nigeria Mr Bruce Ayonote Brai to the Republic of Kazakhstan to meet with various investors and business stakeholders in Kazakhstan with a view to wooing them for business relations in Nigeria. The Ooni’s representatives who have so far spent five days in Astana the Kazakhstan’s Seat of power and Capital City have been working assiduously in respect…
Former Edo State Governor and one time Nigeria Labour Union President Adams Oshiomhole has clarified his recent statement about retired Army generals and their alleged involvement in illegal gold mining and banditry in Northern Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television from 4.23, he said he never accused all retired generals of being part of the problem. Oshiomhole explained that many retired generals are struggling financially. Some of them, he said, cannot even afford to change the batteries in their cars because they retired as true military officers without engaging in politics or business. However, he pointed out that…