By Ayomide Otitoju At least seven persons were injured on Friday following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in Jikwoyi, within the Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident, which occurred around 11:00 a.m., involved construction workers present at the site when the structure gave way. In a…
All Catholic masses in Dubai have been suspended following escalating tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, church authorities confirmed on Friday, just days before Easter celebrations. In a statement posted on its website, St Francis of Assisi Church announced the immediate cancellation of all masses in compliance with government directives. The church, located…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor, Mouktar Lugga, narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen on Thursday evening along the Gusau–Funtua highway, with no casualties reported. The ambush occurred around 6:00 p.m. near Kucheri village in Tsafe Local Government Area, when armed assailants reportedly opened fire on Lugga’s convoy from…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Ukraine could assist in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane Iran has effectively closed, threatening global fuel supplies and destabilizing energy markets. Speaking to journalists, Zelensky cited Ukraine’s experience in restoring access to the Black Sea after Russia’s blockade early in its…
By Ayomide Otitoju Leaders of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) have called for repentance, unity, and renewed commitment to faith during Good Friday observances held at the church’s National Headquarters in Makoko, Lagos. Chairman of the Easter Committee 2026, Evangelist Solomon Jegede, described Good Friday as a solemn occasion marking the crucifixion and death…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc is facing scrutiny after Lagos State authorities accused its Oniru, Victoria Island head office of discharging untreated wastewater into public drainage systems, violating environmental laws. The allegation was confirmed by Tokunbo Wahab, who said the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) visited the bank following a whistleblower complaint. Officials…
By Ayomide Otitoju Investigations into the operations of Union Bank of Nigeria have revealed widespread financial misconduct by its former directors and owners, resulting in billions of dollars in losses and threatening the bank’s stability. According to investigators, the former leadership concealed over ₦250 billion in losses, improperly added a $300 million foreign loan to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) to drive growth and development in Nigeria’s and Africa’s aviation sector. The agreement was formalised in Germany, with Mr. Christian Hatje, Managing Director of Business Aviation and SVP Commercial at AFG, and Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has assured customers of continuous banking services throughout the Easter public holidays, highlighting the availability of its digital platforms for seamless financial transactions. The bank confirmed that all digital channels, including the Ecobank Mobile and Business Apps, USSD *326#, Ecobank Online, OmniPlus, Omnilite, EcobankPay, ATMs, PoS terminals, and over 35,000…
