In a move sparking nationwide debate, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday officially pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing in two criminal cases. The decision contradicts Biden’s earlier assurances that he would not intervene in his son’s legal matters. “No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can…
By Ayomide Otitoju Arivla, a one-of-a-kind e-commerce platform for indigenous fashion, is set to captivate Lagos with an exciting cultural celebration this December. The highly anticipated event, slated for Friday, December 13, 2024, at The Podium, 124 T.F. Kuboye Road, promises an unforgettable night of fashion, entertainment, and community spirit. The evening will feature a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya, has emphasized prayer as a critical solution to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. He made the statement on Saturday during the 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). Speaking to journalists after receiving an…
By Ayomide Otitoju Wema Bank, renowned for its innovation and as the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has once again proven its excellence, emerging as the Overall Winner of the Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2024 Grand Finale. This marks the bank’s third consecutive victory at the prestigious annual sporting event. The bank…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adron Homes has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Adron Games 2024, citing heightened security concerns as the primary reason for the decision. In a statement issued by the company, the decision to cancel the event was described as being in the best interest of participants, stakeholders, and the broader community….
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has unveiled the Senior Citizens Account, an innovative banking solution tailored exclusively for customers aged 50 and above. This initiative seeks to address the unique financial needs of over 15 million Nigerians within this age bracket, as estimated by Index Mundi. Comprehensive Features…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has directed the immediate restructuring and sanitization of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Kebbi State, as part of a broader vision to enhance investigative capacity within the Nigeria Police Force. In a strategic move to ensure professionalism and efficiency, all officers currently assigned to…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by controversial social media personality, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Assembly. Bobrisky had sought ₦200 million in damages from the EFCC for “psychotic trauma” and ₦1…
By Ayomide Otitoju The rising food inflation in Nigeria has driven up the average cost of cooking a pot of jollof rice by 5.1%, from ₦20,274 in June to ₦21,300 in September, according to the Q3 2024 SBM Jollof Index report titled “Crisis on the Menu.” The report highlights that while the prices of key…
