Veteran Nigerian actor, Segun Remi, widely known by his stage name Chief Kanran is dead. Chief Kanran has fondly called died on Friday morning, August 15th, 2025 at 72. Chief Kanran was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, celebrated for his unique style, humour, and commanding performances in numerous stage plays, movies over several decades.
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. FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy“, which will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre. Building on the momentum of previous successful editions, this year’s Expo reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s agricultural and non-oil export sectors as key drivers of economic development. The FirstBank Agric and Export Conference aims to keep Nigerians abreast of emerging trends in the agricultural and non- oil…
On the 12th of August 2025, Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, presented cheques of Thirty-seven million, six hundred and sixty-three thousand, nine hundred and thirty-six naira (#37,663,936) to thirty-five families of deceased officers who died while in active service. The cheques issued on behalf of the IGP are part of the IGP Family Welfare Scheme and Group Life Assurance. The Commissioner of Police Delta State while presenting the cheques noted that the Nation and the Nigeria police force appreciates the sacrifices made by…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has slammed the federal government for ignoring the Nigerian Farmcraft Centre for the Blind in Lagos, the only federal vocational school for visually impaired Nigerians, shut tight and gathering dust for over a year. This centre, under the watchful eyes of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, led by Dr. Betta Edu before Prof. Yeltiwad, seems to have been forgotten like an unwanted secret tucked away in a dark corner. Jolomi George Fenemigho, Executive Director of CITAB, in Lagos today, did not mince words as he…
…Rewards Another 29 Customers from the 4th, 5th, and 6th Monthly Draws with Cash Prizes Leadinreleascial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its dedication to financial empowerment and a savings-oriented culture with the emergence of twenty new millionaires in the seventh and eighth monthly draws of its Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 Savings Promo. The draw event, held at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos, featured the announcement of the lucky winners and the formal Prize Presentation Ceremony for winners in the fourth, fifth, and sixth monthly draws. Speaking at the event, Dr. Ken Opara, Promo Chairperson and Executive…
In continuation of the War Against Overloading FRSC Lagos Sector Command, a dangerously overloaded vehicle was intercepted on Monday the 11th of August, 2025 by the patrol team at about 5:00 pm along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The apprehended vehicle, laden with an excessive number of mattresses, was visibly bent to one side due to the unsafe load, posing a serious risk to both the driver and other road users. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, reiterated the Corps’ zero tolerance for overloading of passengers or goods, stressing that such practices compromise vehicle stability, and significantly heighten the risk…
In a legal victory for Adron Homes, the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has dismissed the suit brought by the Registered Trustees of the City of David Residents Association (CODRA) and five others, Elder Gbadebo Aromolaran, Mr. Adetokunbo Adeshile, Mr. Olaolu Ayinde, Olusegun Aba Yomi Esq, Oluwadamilare Awokoya Esq, against Adron Homes and Properties Limited. The case, Suit No. FHC/AB/FHR/58/2023, was presided over by Hon. Justice Abiodun J. Adeyemi, who, after an exhaustive review of the claims and evidence presented, found the Applicants’ allegations to be unsubstantiated, speculative, and without merit. The Applicants had alleged that Adron…
A national leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, has expressed concerns over the order issued by the Ogun State Government for the demolition of a house belonging to former Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun. Otunba Gbenga Daniels, who is the Senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, had on Saturday, accused Gover Dapo Abiodun of allegedly ordering the demolition of his Sagamu private residence, The Asoludero Court, Conference Hotels Limited as well as the hotel annexe in Sagamu. The former Ogun State governor in a statement signed by his media aide, Steve Oliyide, lamentedthat the…
In a series of well-coordinated operations, the Delta State Command under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has dealt a crushing setback to criminal elements operating in the state, recovering a stolen luxury vehicle, seizing dangerous firearms, and arresting notorious robbery suspects with an astonishing haul of stolen goods. On 05/08/2025 at about 1740hrs, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of B Division Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected stolen Mercedes Benz GLK (Registration Number: NZM10AP) about to be sold at a parking lot on Former Deputy Road, Asaba. Acting swiftly on this information, the DPO led…
FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from Africa and Canada to explore scalable digital solutions, encourage investment, and promote inclusive economic development across both continents. As a legacy institution with over 131 years of leadership in financial services, FirstBank’s sponsorship highlights its commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration, financial inclusion, and forward-thinking innovation in the global fintech landscape.…