Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc (2nd L); Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Board of Directors, Fidelity Bank Plc (4th L); Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc (6th L); and Dr (Mrs.) Nonye Soludo, First Lady of Anambra State (2nd R), with the beneficiaries at the Fidelity Bank Empowerment Programme organized in partnership with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Foundation, held in Awka, Anambra State recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable social impact and economic inclusion through the empowerment of women and schoolchildren in…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Caption: Polaris Bank Financial Literacy Session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yanāalbasa, Charanchi LGA, Katsina State, during Global Money Week 2026. As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yanāalbasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bankās activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) on Monday the 15th of June embarked on a peaceful protest to The Nigeria Police Command Ikeja and Lagos House of Assembly respectively regarding safeguarding the judicial process ofĀ Ajiran sons murder cases. CHSR called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to exercise caution over petitions relating to the ongoing prosecution of suspects in the murder cases involving two indigenes of Ajiran community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. In a petition dated June 15, 2026 and addressed to the Speaker…
St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Bayelsa, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers, Win MILO Atlantic Conference TitlesThe road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, emerged champions in the girlsā and boysā categories respectively.For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence…
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambersānot through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it. In the coming days, Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections. I urge INEC, security agencies, and all parties to ensure these polls are peaceful and credible. Democracy…
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has paid glowing tribute to veteran Nollywood actor, theatre scholar and cultural icon, Pa Kola Oyewo, describing him as a pride of Yorubaland whose remarkable contributions to the growth of theatre, culture and education will remain indelible in history. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooniās Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, the Ooni who is also…
By Damas Kalu, Abia Beyond every sentiment, I think that if the current Nigerian government is serious about solving insecurity problems, the role Primate Ayodele can play should never be underestimated. Yes, Primate Ayodele doesnāt have guns or grenades; he doesnāt have helicopters and armoured tanks, but the divine security intelligence that man possesses has never been seen before. He may not be able to follow the military operatives to the war front, but his approach to solving insecurity crises goes beyond the battle at the war front; there wouldnāt be any need for battle if the government…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded notable operational successes in its sustained campaign against violent crime and other criminal activities across the State, resulting in the rescue of a kidnap victim, the arrest of suspected armed robbers, and the recovery of a firearm and hard drugs in separate operations. 1. RESCUE OF KIDNAP VICTIM Operatives of the Command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad (SAKU) successfully rescued a kidnap victim unhurt without the payment of ransom following a coordinated intelligence-led operation. The operation was launched following information received by the Command on 11 June 2026 regarding the…
The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has petitioned the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), over what it described as deliberate attempts to frustrate the ongoing investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the murders of two Ajiran community indigenes, Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye. In a petition dated June 11, 2026, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, the civil society organisation urged the Ministry of Justice to safeguard the integrity of the prosecution and resist any external pressure capable of undermining the judicial process. According to…
One month after launching Season 5 of its flagship 5 for 5 Rewards campaign, Wema Bank has rewarded 273 customers with a total of ā¦17.96 million, demonstrating the strong early impact of its refreshed customer rewards platform and reinforcing its commitment to rewarding everyday banking. Launched on May 2, 2026, as part of the Bank’s 81st anniversary celebration, this season of the campaign introduced a more structured and inclusive rewards framework designed to encourage positive financial habits while recognising customer loyalty across the Youth, Women and Mass Market segments. The season opened with a special anniversary activation at Ikeja…