Lebanese authorities reported that two Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut on Sunday claimed six lives, including Mohammed Afif, Hezbollah’s media relations chief. These strikes mark a rare escalation in the conflict, as attacks have primarily targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, since the outbreak of war on September 23. The first strike hit…
By Ayomide Otitoju The board of Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Oluwole Ajimisinmi as the new Deputy Managing Director and Olukayode Bakare as an Executive Director, effective December 1, 2024. Ajimisinmi succeeds Oluwole Akinleye, who is retiring after a decade on the board. A legal professional with extensive experience in banking and…
By Ayomide otitoju The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on market women in Ebonyi State to refrain from hiking food prices as the Yuletide season approaches. Speaking during the state’s 2024 Women’s Day Celebration at Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the importance of fairness in pricing to ease the…
U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to deploy long-range American missiles, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), against targets inside Russia, according to a U.S. official. The move comes in response to North Korea’s reported deployment of troops to support Moscow in its war effort. The decision, confirmed by The New York Times…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially sworn in the newly elected local government chairmen following their victory in last Saturday’s local government elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a landslide victory, claiming all chairmanship and councillorship seats across the state. Certificates of return were issued to the winners on Sunday…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has awarded the national honor of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to its long-standing partnership with India. The announcement was made during the Nigeria-India bilateral meeting at the State House in Abuja on Sunday. “This honor…
By Ayomide Otitoju As global leaders converge in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Summit, the city’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue will be bathed in teal light this weekend. The illumination marks the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination,” an initiative aimed at eradicating the disease worldwide. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Worldwide marked the 2024 Harvest of Elevation with a grand Adult 44 Harvest and Thanksgiving Service at the church’s International Headquarters, St. S.B.J. Oshoffa Cathedral. Rev Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa, Pastor of the CCC Worldwide, extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to congregants, expressing gratitude for…
From Left: Dagogo Buowari, Nigerian Content Manager at NLNG (6th Left); Dr Ama Ikuru, NCDMB’s Director of Capacity Building & Corporate Services (7th Left); Engr Joshua Anemeje, NLNG Train 7 Corporate Liaison Manager (8th Left), guests and beneficiaries at the opening ceremony of Train 7 Human Capacity Development (HCD) Training in Port Harcourt in Rivers…
