A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, on Friday ruled in favor of Fidelity Bank in its appeal against Sagecom Concepts Limited. Given previous rulings, this marks a significant victory for Fidelity Bank in a long-running legal dispute. The judgment brings definitive closure to a legacy case that has attracted attention across the financial sector for more than two decades. In a motion dated October 8, 2025, Fidelity Bank sought clarification from the Supreme Court, requesting a consequential order that the judgment debt be paid in Naira. The bank also asked that the interest rate…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Union Bank of Nigeria has secured another prestigious accolade, being named Best Company in Workplace Practice at the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards. The ceremony took place on Saturday 29 November 2025 at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.This significant achievement follows a comprehensive assessment by SERAS multinational independent judges who rigorously evaluated applicants’ Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability initiatives.Union Bank received nominations across four categories: SERAS Education Intervention of the Year, Best Company in Workplace Practice, Best in Gender Equity and Women Empowerment, and Best Company in Reporting and Transparency. The Bank also achieved first runner up…
In an accountability recent press briefing, Delta state Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda reeled out achievements of the Command from the month of January till date: CP Abaniwonda words: Gentlemen of the press, I welcome you to this briefing, convened to present an account of the operational achievements and progress recorded by the Delta State Police Command from January 2025 to date. As Commissioner of Police Delta State Police Command, I consider it my duty to brief the public on our performances and measures taken to safeguard life and property in the State. Within the period under review, the…
In line with its strategic drive to deepen transparency, enhance accountability and strengthen public confidence in policing, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has approved the public release of the official contact phone numbers of all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and Tactical Commanders across the State. The directive is intended to improve accessibility to police leadership at all operational levels and to facilitate prompt reporting of crimes, effective intelligence sharing and swift response to security concerns. It further underscores the Command’s commitment to citizen-centred policing and robust community partnership in the maintenance of law…
This past week was a dramatic one, as we were exposed to one of the biggest revelations of 2025 involving renowned and controversial prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, and the current Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu. In Nigeria’s history, I doubt if any politician has ever made their relationship with men of God public or revealed their dealings at any point in time. However, for the first time in our entire existence, we saw a minister reveal his conversations with Primate Ayodele, whom he claimed asked him to purchase 1,000 trumpets at the cost of N150 million to actualize his dream…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Mercy Dennis was one of the very appreciative widows at Eze Chika Nwokedi; The Eze Ndigbo of Ijegun/ Ijedodo area of Lagos’s fourth edition humanitarian outreach for widows, widowers and Vulnerable. The very young mother of four children was moved to tears during her brief interview with Insight Global News Editor. Mercy in her 30s whose husband died three years ago was more than grateful as she fought back tears sharing how happy her children will be celebrating Christmas with enough bags of different food stuffs and cash for preferred delicacy.She said:” I have not seen this…
The eight-year tenure of Alhaji Rasaq Balogun Arogundade (a.k.a. Sadam)-led executives of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) New Era ended on Friday, December 12, 2025, and all the national executives of the Yoruba socio-cultural organization have stepped aside. The national executives of the OPC said they stepped aside to allow the Elders Council of the group to put in place new executives after their two terms of four years each. One of the outgoing executives, who spoke with our correspondent under the cover of anonymity, said their action became necessary to ensure stability in the organization and to follow due…
Several Nigerians have taken to the internet and other platforms to blast Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, over his recent petition to the DSS against Primate Elijah Ayodele, whom he accused of trying to extort him of N150 million. In his petition, which was published on a few news platforms yesterday, Adelabu stated that Primate Ayodele asked him to purchase 1,000 trumpets for prayers after he sought his help for his governorship ambition in Oyo State. In his reaction, signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele clarified that he never asked the minister to bring money, neither…
December is a season built on gratitude, reflection, and giving. It is a time when small gestures carry deeper meaning and everyday moments turn into shared joy. At Wema Bank, this spirit of the season has inspired the launch of 12 Days of Christmas with 5 for 5 Rewards, a festive campaign created to celebrate customers who continue to make the Bank part of their daily lives.Running from December 14 to December 25, 2025, the campaign is designed to reward simple, everyday banking while spreading cheer across homes and communities. For twelve days, 33 customers will be rewarded daily with…
Alimosho political families and Lagos political community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Dr. Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire. Dr. Adefulire, a UK-based medical doctor, reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday after undergoing an undisclosed surgical procedure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The circumstances surrounding the surgery remain unclear, but family sources confirmed that his death was unexpected and devastating. Olawale’s sudden demise has sent shockwaves across Lagos, particularly within the All Progressives Congress (APC), where Orelope-Adefulire remains a prominent figure and respected political…