By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1), is grieving the loss of his former wife, Alhaja Hafsat Anifowoshe, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65 following an undisclosed illness. Alhaja Hafsat was the mother of Idayat Anifowoshe, a Special Assistant on Special Duties to Dr. Mayor Muibi…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a training grant to Zenith Bank Plc to support its adoption of Microsoft Azure, a hyperscale cloud platform. Announced on USTDA’s website on Monday, the grant aims to enhance Zenith Bank’s institutional capabilities, boosting its data processing and storage capacity to expand…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has demanded a formal retraction and public apology from Amnesty International concerning a publication titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on and Bad Governance Protests.” The demand, issued in a letter dated January 6, 2025, challenges the report’s claims of human rights violations, police brutality, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC and a leading pension fund administrator in Nigeria, has reinforced its commitment to improving customer experience through innovative self-service solutions. These channels are designed to ensure quick and convenient access to pension management services, empowering customers to take control of their…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has made history as the first Nigerian organization, telecommunications company, and entity within the MTN Group to earn the Compliance Management System (CMS) certification from the International Accreditation Service (IAS). This prestigious certification underscores MTN Nigeria’s dedication to upholding world-class compliance standards across its extensive operations. The certification encompasses a…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, following allegations of statutory and financial misconduct. Obasa, who had faced a series of controversies surrounding his financial dealings, was removed from office on Monday. The decision comes just weeks after he was accused of spending a staggering N17 billion to repair a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has defended the appointment of Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, amidst widespread criticism from Nigerian football fans. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Dikko described Chelle as an exceptional coach with a proven track record…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the staff of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. The ceremony, held on Monday at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, marked the formal recognition of the monarch’s reign nearly three years after the…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a move to promote sustainability and creativity in Nigeria, Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled Kong in a Cage, a striking art installation by Toyeeb Ajayi. The piece, crafted entirely from recycled materials, is on display at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. Open to the…
