By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank is set to host its annual UK Polo Day on July 4 in Windsor, United Kingdom, with proceeds from the event earmarked for the construction of classroom blocks in underserved communities across Northern Nigeria. The event is expected to bring together a diverse mix of investors, entrepreneurs, public sector leaders…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pernod Ricard Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection and the fight against counterfeiting through enhanced collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by the company’s senior management team to NAFDAC’s Lagos office, where both parties explored…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its footprint in Delta State with the commissioning of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish a presence in the community. The development underscores the bank’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and bringing banking services closer to individuals,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to more than 600 pupils across Plateau State as part of its commitment to education and community development. The initiative, carried out in Jos, benefited pupils randomly selected from the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. Each beneficiary received a school bag containing exercise…
By Gboyega Akosile Every public leader eventually arrives at a moment when the conversation changes. The debates of the day begin to give way to the judgement of history; power gradually yields to legacy. History, after all, is often kinder to reflection than it is to politics. It is in such moments that achievements acquire…
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi were on target as Switzerland defeated Canada 2–1 on Wednesday to finish top of World Cup Group B, while the co-hosts secured a historic place in the knockout stage. The decisive clash in Vancouver saw both sides enter knowing victory would secure first place in the group and a more…
By Ayomide Otitoju Europe’s ongoing heatwave is posing significant health risks, prompting calls from the World Health Organization (WHO) for stronger climate-resilient healthcare systems. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Wednesday that rising temperatures across the continent are already disrupting daily life, including the closure of schools and widespread power outages in…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned ruling on the bail applications filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his co-defendant, Jimi Lawal, to July 1, 2026, in an alleged corruption case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice Hauwa’u Buhari fixed the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, coinciding with her 36th birthday, revealing that the couple recently welcomed a baby boy. Accompanying the announcement were photographs taken shortly after the birth, showing Dima-Okojie…