Every December in Nigeria is a whole mood. The harmattan breeze and the Christmas themed red and white decorations all over the cities and towns; the cousins returning from the UK, US and Europe with “I just came back” stamped on their accents — and of course, the unmissable lineup of street carnivals, concerts, plays, and festivals that keep Lagos, Abuja, Warri and Port Harcourt buzzing deep into the New Year. Since its launch, FirstBank’s “DecemberIssaVybe” (DIAV) campaign has stood at the centre of this cultural energy, giving Nigerians more than just access to premium entertainment — it’s been about…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, confirms a fatal crash that occurred at about 0655hrs on Saturday, 13th September 2025, at New Garage, inward Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The crash involved a white Iveco truck (Reg. No. MEK 34 XC) and a white Toyota commercial bus (Reg. No. ENU 814 XJ). Tragically, one (1) male passenger lost his life, while nine (9) others — eight males and one female — sustained varying degrees of injury. No passenger escaped unhurt. According to the State Public Education Officer, Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola, the FRSC rescue team responded within minutes. The injured…
Tier-one lender Fidelity Bank Plc will host a high-profile panel session titled “Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech” at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA. The session, scheduled for Friday, 19 September 2025, will explore how fintech is reshaping cross-border trade by enabling seamless payments, improving access to finance, and driving financial inclusion across Africa and the diaspora. The panel will bring together some of the brightest minds in digital finance including: Aisha N. Ahmad, CFA, Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria; Seyi Ebenezer, Founder of Payaza Africa, and a seasoned…
The command under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has again recorded another achievement in the fight against crime and criminality as operatives of the CP special assignment team and safe delta operatives in three different operations arrested suspected cultists, armed robbers and recovered their firearms. The command under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has again recorded another achievement in the fight against crime and criminality as operatives of the CP special assignment team and safe delta operatives in three different operations arrested suspected cultists, armed robbers and recovered their firearms. SP. EDAFE BRIGHT, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMDPOLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS…
The Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria,Isola Jimoh Abiodun has assured youths of the council that his commitment to their education and empowerment is absolute. The council chairman gave the assurance on Tuesday,9th September,2025 at the council secretariat, during the official presentation of free GCE forms to 500 indigent youths selected across the seven political wards in the council. Isola, while congratulating the students for being lucky to benefit from his administration’s first free GCE programme charged them to take the opportunity seriously by studying hard and ensure that they use the GCE examination…
Nepal has been in the news lately due to a massive protest that sacked the government of the day, leading to massive disorderliness in the country. Some of the country’s leaders have reportedly fled their homes for safety. The presidential palace was invaded by protesters who are mainly youths, and in several videos that surfaced on social media, it could be seen how serious the protest has been. The unrest began Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against corruption, nepotism, and restrictions on social media. It quickly escalated after security forces opened fire on the crowds. By Tuesday, protesters…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has observed with grave concern a viral video disseminated by ‘Lagos Reporters’ on one of the social media (Facebook) wherein a strident voice, following an infraction on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, alleged that motorists had been ostensibly instructed to commence their traversal of the BRT lane from Ojota, whilst simultaneously castigating LASTMA operatives who apprehended offenders at Idi-Iroko, inward Anthony along Ikorodu Road, Lagos. The Authority hereby unequivocally repudiates and vehemently condemns this mendacious claim in its entirety. For absolute clarity, the Lagos State Government has solely and temporarily authorized the…
As part of its commitment to improving lives and supporting communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed food items in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas of Ondo State. Speaking during the donation event which took place at Igbokoda, Headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area, the Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Folaranmi Jemirin, noted that the Fidelity Food Bank initiative was launched as part of the bank’s commitment to reducing hunger and providing relief for disadvantaged communities across Nigeria.“We are honored to be in Ondo State to continue this impactful initiative, and we hope…
Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: Wema NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces completion of N150billion Rights IssuanceBank meets regulatory requirements for Commercial Bank with National AuthorizationN150billion Rights Issuance over-subscribedTotal Qualifying Capital now N214.7billion; above N200bn thresholdBank also concludes additional N50billion special placement. Awaiting regulatory approval Lagos, Nigeria – Wema Bank Plc (“the Bank”) announces the successful completion of its ₦150 billion Rights Issue, which opened on April 14th,2025, and closed on May 21st,2025. The exercise has received formal approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission.This Rights Issue was undertaken in response to the CBN’s…
History and tradition converged in Isara-Remo, Ogun State, as the Otun Asiwaju of Remoland and Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, paid a courtesy visit to Bashorun Oluwole Ogunbayo, the Odemo-elect of Isara, who was recently chosen as the 38th Odemo, and is presently undergoing the customary rites ahead of his coronation. The visit was both a gesture of honour and an opportunity for Aare Adetola Emmanuelking to extend his heartfelt felicitations to the monarch-in-waiting and his close friend on his historic emergence. He described Bashorun Ogunbayo’s selection as a testimony of destiny fulfilled and the dawn…