By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian rapper and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, set social media abuzz after sharing photos that appeared to depict him with an unidentified woman in what looked like a pre-wedding shoot. In the post, Falz described the moment as “a long time coming,” adding that sharing the journey with his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The transaction, which began with the signing of a Share Sale Agreement in 2021, formally consolidates Titan Trust’s operations into Union Bank. The combined entity…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao has debunked renewed speculation suggesting she is in a romantic relationship with fellow actor Odunlade Adekola. The rumours resurfaced last week after a video from the burial of Adekola’s father in Otun Ekiti went viral. In the footage, Ajao was seen trying to avoid the camera shortly after…
By Ayomide Otitoju A gunman opened fire on schoolchildren attending Mass in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two pupils and wounding 17 others in what police described as a deliberate attack on worshippers. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the assailant, a man in his early twenties, entered the Annunciation Church in the city’s south as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval. The announcement, contained in a statement signed by the company secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, came hours after Roosevelt Ogbonna resigned from the board in line with new corporate governance rules…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has announced that it has disbursed over ₦1 trillion in digital loans since the launch of its instant lending platform in 2019, marking a historic milestone in Nigeria’s financial services sector and redefining access to credit for millions. For decades, Nigeria’s credit system excluded a large segment of the population, especially…
The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam on Tuesday, as rescue workers battled fallen trees, downed power lines, and widespread flooding that brought chaos to the streets of the capital, Hanoi. Kajiki made landfall in central Vietnam on Monday with winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mph), ripping roofs off…
Iran vowed retaliation on Tuesday after Australia expelled its ambassador over allegations that Tehran orchestrated antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed the accusations as “absolutely rejected,” warning that “any inappropriate and unjustified action on a diplomatic level will have a reciprocal reaction.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced…
By Ayomide otitoju Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, says Nigeria’s crude oil pipeline and terminal receipts have risen to nearly 100 per cent, following intensified security operations against crude theft and pipeline vandalism. Ojulari disclosed this on Monday at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit,…
