By Ayomide Otitoju A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes struck Tehran overnight, including a direct hit on the headquarters of Iran’s state television broadcaster, reportedly killing three people, as hostilities between Israel and Iran entered a fifth consecutive day. The Israeli military confirmed it had launched coordinated attacks on multiple missile and drone facilities in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access ARM Pensions has posted a 187 per cent increase in profit after tax for the 2024 financial year, rising to ₦10.9 billion, as its Assets Under Management (AUM) climbed to ₦3.5 trillion. The impressive performance comes despite prevailing macroeconomic headwinds. The pension fund administrator also recorded a 129 per cent increase…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has successfully concluded the latest phase of its Business Empowerment, Sustainability and Training (BEST) Masterclass, with participants commending the programme for significantly enhancing their business operations and entrepreneurial mindset. The most recent sessions, held in March, spanned five states — Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Kwara —…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, allegedly paid a total of $1.6 million in tuition fees for his children at the American International School in Abuja, including an advance payment of $845,852 for future enrollments, a witness testified in court. At the current exchange rate, this amounts to approximately ₦2.4 billion. The…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to outline a comprehensive “plan for change” on Thursday, marking a critical moment in his young administration as he seeks to refocus his government after a challenging five months in power. In a speech near London scheduled for 11 am GMT, Starmer will present six “ambitious milestones” to define…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Wale Ajetunmobi, following a controversial post on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account. The suspension was due to Ajetunmobi’s “misrepresentation of facts” related to a past incident, according to a statement by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media…
Russia intensified its assault on Kyiv early Wednesday, launching a combined wave of drones and missiles in its first such strike on the Ukrainian capital in more than 70 days. Ukrainian authorities reported a broad-scale aerial attack on several regions, as well as an increased presence of North Korean troops allegedly fighting alongside Russian forces….
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced a new initiative aimed at empowering business-oriented youths in the state with grants ranging from N500,000 to N10 million. The grants will be provided under the Ogun Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Programme (OGYES), which is set to be relaunched soon. Governor Abiodun disclosed this during the Remo…
Los Angeles, CA – John Mayall, the influential British blues musician renowned for his role in the 1960s rock scene and his pioneering band, the Bluesbreakers, has passed away at the age of 90. His family confirmed his death on Tuesday, noting that Mayall died peacefully at his California home on Monday. The cause of…