Businessmen in Kano have commended Optiva Capital Partners; a premier wealth management company for its innovative products and services in investment immigration and international real estate. This commendation came during an exclusive business dinner organized by Optiva Capital aimed at showcasing global investment opportunities for Kano business Community during the weekend. Speaking at the event, which held at Amiingo Hotel Kano, Mr. Nduneche Ezurike, Group Head of Corporate Communications, Media, and Technology, who represented the CEO of Optiva Capital Partners, emphasized that Optiva’s international network and global reach will avail businessmen opportunities in real estate, investment immigration, and insurance. Mr.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Command is inundated with complaints about the recent sting operations carried out by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Akure the Ondo State capital and the controversies generated. The Police on receipt of the information on the sting operations at about 0330hrs the 9th of June, 2024 made contact with relevant stakeholders to ensure there was no breakdown of law and order in the state. The State Government and the Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun have been informed and are taking steps to ensure that all concerns are addressed without prejudice. Thus,the Command , Commissioner…
A group, The Democratic Movement (TDM), has called for the suspension of negotiation on new minimum for Nigerian workers, describing it as a misplaced priority. The group in a statement issued on Sunday, said what Nigerians need now is price control and not increment in workers’ salary as being demanded by leadership of organized labour. In the statement signed by its national coordinator, Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, TDM threatened legal action to stop implement of a new minimum wage in Nigeria. The group called the attention of the government and organized labour to the fact that not all Nigerians being affected…
Written By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel June 8th of every year is set aside for the commemoration of Africans (Blacks) who were captured into the land of ‘NO-RETURN,’ losing their lives during the slave trade saga. The African Diaspora Ancestral Commemoration Institute (ADACI) Nigeria – Lagos Chapter, under the leadership of Olaide Gold, along with other members, visited Oshodi Art Gallery in Ikorodu area of Lagos state. Here, over 118,000 artworks and antiquities showcasing African heritage were managed and displayed for future generations. The tour was a poignant reminder of African life and culture before the era of white intrusion. ADACI, an…
FBN Holdings Plc declared N238.53 billion profit before tax (PBT) in its unaudited first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2024 results, which was about 325.2percent growth from the N56.1 billion reported in Q1 ended March 31, 2023. The Q1 2024 results was a reflection of 2023 impressive performance as one of the oldest banks in Nigeria sustained its fundamentals amid domestic and foreign challenges. From its Q1 2024 profit & loss figures, the Group declared N208.1 billion profit, which was about 315.8 per cent compared with the N50.1 billion reported in Q1 2023. The group announced N730.3 billion gross earnings in…
No fewer than 25 suspected killers of Alex Timileyi, a 200-level engineering student at Ajayi Crowther University who was clubbed to death by his colleagues on May 24, 2023, over a claim that he stole a mobile phone, were arraigned on Wednesday before the Chief Magistrate in Oyo State.This was continued in a court document obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. Timileyi was allegedly beaten on May 24 until he passed away inside a hostel known as Shepherd Inn on the school premises by the suspects. The deceased was also said to have had his hair forcefully shaved by his…
The Nigerian flag has been treated largely with love and respect since it was raised in 1960. Sadly, till his death at the age of 87 in August 2023, its designer, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, had little recognition, and his body remains cold in a morgue 10 months later. It was in 1958, during the transition into an independent state, that the Nigerian government advertised a competition in a handful of newspapers, calling for the submission of flag designs. Akinkunmi, then a 22-year-old student at Norwood Technical College, London, United Kingdom, registered his interest in the competition and submitted an entry:…
On Friday, May 31st, the iconic Band Lavolta, in collaboration with Sappers Waterfront Lounge at Bonny Camp, Victoria Island, hosted the highly anticipated “Together As One Friday Fiesta.” The event ran from 7 PM to 11 PM, offering an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Featuring the extraordinary talent of Band Lavolta (menee) alongside DJ Ray Bee Browne, the event captivated the crowd with a harmonious blend of live music and DJ beats. The seamless fusion of sounds created an atmosphere of pure energy and excitement, leaving attendees mesmerized. Guests were treated to a unique musical adventure, experiencing the rare…
Bishop Joseph Ighalo Edoro, his a philanthropist, a man of God who is so passionate and concens about humanities is envious, and one of his slangs says, let’s the tempest rage, let the billows toss high, beloved do not expect the worst to happen to you, instead expect the best and believe that every day will bring good things to you, the word of God says you are an over comer, that settles it. Speaking with Jane osamor, the publisher fabulous international magazine, at a visit in his office on the states of our country Nigeria it’s views. Good morning…
Sequel to complaints by residents in the metropolis on the activities of armed robbers, the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi deployed tactical teams to complement the efforts of the Divisional Police officers in the metropolis with the various tactical commanders leading the operations from 1800 hours to 0600hours. These deployments have been helping in checkmating the activities of these hoodlums, and some of them have been arrested and charged to court while others are still being hunted. At about 2140hrs, on the 31rst of May, 2024, operatives of Ekpan Divisional undercover surveillance patrol team while on routine…