Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

At several times, whenever he gets to talk about the People Democratic Party, Primate Ayodele always says the party is already in the mortuary and will soon be buried. This statement to many people always turns out funny, but the prophet knows what he is saying; any subject in a mortuary is simply about to be buried. It is only a miracle that can raise such a subject from the land of the dead to that of the living. He still reiterated this statement recently during the presentation of his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations on Saturday,…

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….Renovates block of Classrooms and Donates Books to Government Secondary School L-R: The Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Vice Principal, Government Secondary School, Aso Pada, Maraba, Mr. Abdullahi Idris; Project Co-ordinator, Elite Bankers 2025 Inductee Class, Fidelity Bank Plc, Onyinyechi Ihesiaba; Vice Principal -Academics, Government Secondary School, Aso Pada, Maraba, Mr. Ela Isa; during the commissioning of a renovated block of classrooms and the distribution of Back-to-School Materials at Government Secondary School Aso Pada, Maraba, Nassarawa State recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has highlighted its dedication to community-focused interventions with the donation of a newly renovated…

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In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria’s oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025. Euromoney is a leading provider of competitive intelligence and benchmarking insight for the global banking and finance industry, trusted for over 50 years to deliver data-led analysis that informs strategy, validates performance, and supports decision-making at the executive level. The Euromoney Awards, pioneered by Euromoney, are regarded as the ultimate accolade in banking;…

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Access Holdings PLC, the parent company of Access Bank, has reaffirmed its long-term strategic blueprint anchored on a deliberate and structured progression: scale, optimise, and sustain.This roadmap, which has driven the Group’s aggressive expansion across Africa and into key global markets, is now entering a crucial optimisation phase, expected to unlock significant value for stakeholders as the organisation heads toward 2027.Speaking on the strategy, Bolaji Agbede, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, noted: “Our approach has always been clear: scale first through strategic expansion, then optimise through consolidation, synergy realisation, and operational efficiency. During the scale-up phase, a considerable amount of…

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Megastar Media Communications has successfully completed and donated an ultra-modern, solar-powered toilet facility to Junior Secondary School, Sokale Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The official handover ceremony took place today. Speaking at the event, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, CEO of Megastar Media Communications, highlighted the company’s commitment to community development and environmental sustainability. “We believe that clean and safe sanitation facilities are a basic right for every child. By integrating solar technology, we’re not only addressing immediate health needs but also contributing to environmental sustainability and helping the school reduce its utility costs,” said…

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Residents of the Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency will once again benefit from Rep. Akin Alabi’s Free Eye Testing, Glasses, and Surgery Program, with preparations for the 2025 edition now underway. This annual medical outreach, which has positively impacted thousands since it began, is scheduled to take place from July 28 to August 1, 2025. This year’s program will be conducted across five different locations, making it easier for residents to access the services without traveling long distances. In a statement released to journalists in Ibadan, Rep. Akin Alabi, who is also the Chairman of the House Committee on Works, confirmed the…

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FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and unlocking capital for development. This ongoing partnership was reinforced at the recently concluded Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) hosted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in Seville, Spain. The FfD4 Conference brought together global leaders, policymakers, and private sector experts to discuss innovative solutions to address the growing SDG financing gap and unlock capital for development in fragile and…

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By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Former President Mohammadu Buhari GCFR, was laid to rest on Tuesday 15th of July at Daura his country home in Kastina state, Nigeria. President Mohammadu Buhari remains was laid on a particular site of his interest while alive; he was buried according to Islamic doctrine where he was fond of relaxing, sitting alone while at home. It will be recalled that former president Mohammed Buhari had his last breath at a London hospital in the UK after losing battle to an undisclosed ailments. May Nigeria Former President Mohammadu Buhari’s soul rest in perfect peace ! May Almighty…

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President Muhammadu Buhari, former Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, passed on in a London hospital. With his death, an era in Nigeria’s political and military history quietly comes to a close. Born in Daura, Katsina State, in 1942, Muhammadu Buhari was a man of austere discipline, uncompromising convictions, and a towering presence in Nigeria’s national journey. From his early days as a soldier to his emergence as a military ruler in 1983, and then decades later, as a democratically elected president in 2015, his story was one of tenacity, paradox, and patriotism. Buhari’s leadership style was…

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The late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, has been led to rest with the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun describing him as a pride of Ijebuland, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. Oba Adetona was crowned as the Awujale of Ijebuland in 1960 and was the longest reigning monarch in the country. Speaking after the monarch was committed to mother earth at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, the governor noted the enormous development Oba Adetona brought to Ijebuland in his 65 years on the throne, saying he was an enduring…

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