The Aare Apesinola of Ibadanland, Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing KOF, has joined the sons and daughters of Ibadanland, Yorubaland, and well-wishers across Nigeria in celebrating His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, FNSE, on the auspicious occasion of his 81st Birthday Anniversary. In his glowing tribute, Aare EmmanuelKing described the monarch’s life as “a rare blend of divine grace, uncommon wisdom, and unflinching devotion to humanity.” He extolled the Olubadan as a leader whose humility, integrity, and fatherly compassion have defined his personal journey and endeared him to generations. “Your 81st year is a crown of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives such as its employees’ ratio of female to male (about 41%:59%; and 37% women in management roles) as well as the FirstBank Women Network, an initiative that seeks to address the gender gap and increase the participation of women at all levels within the organisation.…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) hereby confirms the occurrence of a most lamentable accident earlier today Tuesday along Ijora Causeway, inward Ijora 7Up, involving a Apple fully laden 40-foot container truck XP 368 AKD which overturned upon a commercial tricycle KJA 364 QN conveying unsuspecting passengers. Preliminary findings indicate that the articulated vehicle, while attempting a precarious maneuver beneath the Ijora Bridge, lost control and consequently capsized, fatally crushing on to a tricycle in its path. Regrettably, two passengers among them a serving Police Officer were killed instantly. The remains of the deceased Police Officer were subsequently conveyed…
Exhibitors at the recently concluded Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia have lauded the event as a transformative platform for showcasing Nigerian non-oil exports and businesses on the global stage. Hosted by Fidelity Bank Plc in collaboration with AFRICON from September 18 to 20, 2025, FNITCC brought together innovative, export-ready Nigerian enterprises across diverse sectors—including fashion, arts, manufacturing, and technology—creating a vibrant space for commerce, connection, and cultural celebration. Praised for its energy and flawless execution, FNITCC Atlanta 2025 marked a significant leap forward from previous editions. With increased attendance, enhanced booth setups, and deeper…
L – R: First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha N. Ahmad,CFA; Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON; and Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi; at the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) held in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend. The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially launched the 2025 edition of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele was celebrated in 2021 when he foretold the military coup that sent the civilian government out of Guinea. The coup had been foretold by him years before it happened, with video evidence and news materials to prove that indeed, God warned the civilian government of an impending ousting. Ever since, the prophet has been talking about transitioning into civilian government by the Junta leader, and it appears that is also about to come to pass. In several videos, Primate Ayodele stated that the junta will make moves to transition and…
Aware of the fact that we are already in the ember months which in the past have witnessed increased influx of people into the state and also likely increased activities of criminals, the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda on 23rd September 2025 in a proactive move, convened a strategic security meeting with members of the bankers’ Forum in the State. In attendance was the Chief security officer of Central Bank of Nigeria, Asaba and thirty nine head of banks across the State. The meeting was aimed at addressing the security of banks ahead of the yuletide season…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB), led by the Executive Chairman Mr. Jolomi George Fenemigho, welcomes the Kwara State Government’s historic approval for immediate admission of visually impaired girls into Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, with promises of free education, feeding, and accommodation. This was contained in a press release issued today in Lagos by Mr. Fenemigho. Fenemigho commended the government for finally listening to the chorus of advocacy groups, investigative journalists, and families. After a decade of exclusion, this overdue step finally brings hope and dignity back to the lives of visually impaired girls…
Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The Eze Ndigbo Ijegun / Ijeododo area, chairman council of Ndi Eze Igbo speaking community in Lagos state Amb. Eze Dr. C.C. Nwokedi on Sunday the 21rst of September, 2025 amidst all and sundry of Igbo indigenes celebrated an annual aged new yam festival with arousing cultural display. It was indeed cultural in diversity as the celebration commenced with installation of four chiefs at the Okpoko 1of Obodoukwu’s palace. The installed chiefs are: Chief Kingsley Iheakor, Mmama Ezinwa no na Obi, Chief Blessing Obiajunwa Osodimee Nwanyi manaria, Chief Collins Nwosu-Eze n Egbuodu, Chief Emmanuel Nneji, Okwuruora and Chief…
In line with its commitments of promoting sports and developmental initiatives at all levels, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is partnering the organizers of the first of its kind E1 Lagos GP an all-electric powerboat racing championship, set to hold between the 3rd and 5th of October 2025. Disclosing this at the E1 Lagos GP Stakeholder Immersion session in Lagos recently, Olayinka Ijabiyi, the Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication of FirstBank, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that engender human development across the country while cementing legacies. “Our involvement in the E1 Lagos GP is about driving legacy and…