A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kedarnath temple in India’s Himalayan region crashed on Sunday, killing all seven people on board, including a toddler and the pilot. The aircraft, operated by a private charter company, went down during a flight in Uttarakhand state due to suspected poor weather, according to district tourism officer Rahul…
By Ayomide Otitoju Leading telecommunications company, Airtel Nigeria, has concluded its 2025 World Environment Week activities with a large-scale market cleanup at Elegushi Model Market in Jakande, Lekki, Lagos, under the campaign theme “Ending Plastic Pollution.” The cleanup, which took place in collaboration with Ecobarter Company, a social enterprise promoting the circular economy, formed part…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned Halima Buba, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank, alongside Innocent Mbagwu, the bank’s Executive Director and Chief Compliance Officer, over an alleged $12 million money laundering scheme. Appearing before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director of Palmpay Limited, Mr. Chika Nwosu, may face imprisonment as the Federal High Court in Lagos prepares to hear a committal application accusing him of contempt in a ₦95 million cyber fraud case. The legal action, brought by PRO INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT through its counsel, Bayo Omotubora & Co., seeks…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has become Nigeria’s most capitalized financial institution in terms of share capital and share premium, reaching a total of ₦614.65 billion—well above the ₦500 billion threshold set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for banks with international licenses. The CBN in March 2024 directed all commercial banks with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Israel has temporarily shut down all its diplomatic missions worldwide amid its ongoing military operations in Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday. The closure means consular services are currently unavailable to Israeli citizens abroad. In a statement, the ministry advised Israelis overseas to update their location via an online form…
By Ayomide Otitoju Adron Homes and Properties Limited, a leading name in Nigeria’s real estate sector, made a striking appearance at the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival, reaffirming its dedication to cultural heritage and community development. Operating under the banner of the “House of Adron,” the company turned heads with a colourful display…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a new agreement formalizing a €5.25 million contribution from Spain to support critical WHO initiatives. Announced on Friday, the funding was welcomed by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who commended Spain for its continued support…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reiterated its dedication to cultural preservation and community impact following its active participation in the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival, where it catered to over 21,000 guests. Speaking during the annual celebration at the Awujale Pavilion in Ijebu-Ode, the company’s Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability,…
