Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has simultaneously marked its 81st anniversary and the 9th anniversary of ALAT on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Adopting a different approach from its grand 80th anniversary celebration in 2025, Wema Bank is set to celebrate its 81st anniversary this year by giving back to its customers. The Bank’s anniversary celebration features rewards for customers on the ALAT App in celebration of ALAT at 9 as well as rewards for Wema Bank customers at the launch event for the 5th Season of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Prophets are not just sent to their church members; they are sent to nations, and this is why, when people think some prophets do guesswork because they talk about subjects they are not involved in, I laugh. Prophets don’t need to have an idea about anything before speaking about it; they don’t need to be given information before coming up with their prophecies; the only thing they need is a divine signal from God, the one who knows it all, and that settles it. Prophecies direct events; events don’t direct prophecies. Prophecy is what everyone needs before embarking on…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded fresh operational successes in its sustained crackdown on criminal elements across the State. 1. RAID OF CRIMINAL HIDEOUT; ARREST OF 14 SUSPECTED CULTISTS/ARMED ROBBERS On 27 April 2026 at about 1130 hours, operatives of Safe Delta, Operation Delta Sweep, and Operation Delta Shield, acting on the directive of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, stormed a notorious black spot known as Best Lodge in Oko Community. The operation resulted in the arrest of fourteen (14) suspects, comprising thirteen males and one female. Recovered items include one locally made…
The Delta State Police Command wishes to address a misleading video currently circulating on social media alleging that police operatives discharged live ammunition and shot a civilian in Oviore, Orerokpe. The Command categorically states that this claim is false and misleading, as no live ammunition was fired. On 30 April 2026 at about 1900 hours, a surveillance patrol team from Orerokpe Division, while on routine patrol within Okuodjedjere Community, attempted to apprehend a suspected drug user. The officers encountered resistance from some youths in the area, creating a tense situation. In a bid to safely disengage and prevent escalation,…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications. The appointment takes immediate effect and reinforces strong corporate governance at a pivotal point in the Bank’s growth and transformation journey. Olayinka Thomas Ijabiyi is a seasoned marketing and corporate communications professional with over 25 years of experience driving brand transformation, strategic visibility, and stakeholder engagement across financial services, telecommunications, media, and international development sectors. Ijabiyi joined FirstBank in 2011 and has served in acting capacity as the Group Head of Marketing and…
. In line with the vision of the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi , PhD., mni , OFR to produce officers who are capable of being great ambassadors of the service at global and national fronts in the security architecture of the nation, today, Thursday, 30th April, 2026 marks another major milestone in the life and career of the Lagos State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro as he bags the award of fellow of the Nigerian Army Resource Center in Abuja . The State Commandant , Nigeria Security and…
The Nigeria Police Force hereby provides an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, all officers connected to the incident were immediately withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they were subjected to expedited disciplinary proceedings. The Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC), alongside other internal disciplinary processes, has concluded its review. Findings established unequivocally that the…
Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, killing a pastor and abducting an unspecified number of worshippers. The attack, which occurred around 8.30 pm during a church programme, has thrown the community into panic, with residents expressing fears over rising insecurity in the area. Sources in the community said the assailants, who were armed and arrived in numbers, stormed the church located on the outskirts of the town, shot the pastor dead and whisked away several worshippers into a nearby forest. This unfortunate incident is coming…
NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, is pleased to announce the launch of its nationwide Next Level Promo, running from April to June 2026. The campaign offers consumers over ₦80 million in cash and meaningful prizes that support entrepreneurial growth. During the campaign, consumers stand a chance to win cash, airtime, laptops, professional cameras, makeup kits, sewing machines, and access to exclusive masterclasses. Participation is simple: purchase any NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1 promo pack from a participating store. Each pack contains a unique code. Dial *7022# and follow the prompts to enter your code for a chance to win. Winners will…
Nigeria’s economic ambitions, whether higher productivity, a more competitive private sector, or stronger household resilience, all eventually run through the same bottleneck: the quality of the country’s human capital. For a bank, that fact carries a quiet implication. The customers, entrepreneurs, and employees of the next two decades are sitting in classrooms today, and many of those classrooms are under-resourced. It is in that context that Union Bank of Nigeria has built its corporate social responsibility agenda around one of its major pillars – education. The thinking is not that a bank can fix Nigerian education, but that…