Mother of Late Sylvester Oromoni Passes Away
Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jr., the Dowen College student whose tragic death in 2021 stirred national outrage over bullying in schools, has passed away. Family sources suggest the grief of losing her son may have contributed to…
Ellis dedicates defeat to South Africans
Desiree Ellis, Banyana Banyana coach during the Banyana Banyana Squad Announcement for Jamaica Friendlies at SABC Studios Auckland Park, in Johannesburg on 21 November 2024. Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis dedicated their 3-2 defeat to Jamaica in a…
Anthony Joshua could regain world title without Daniel Dubois revenge or facing Fury vs Usyk winner
An avenue might have opened up to allow Anthony Joshua a shot at a world title, without the former champion needing to face Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, failed to take the…
Folake Ani-Mumuney, First Bank spokesperson, retires
“As I bow out of First Bank and draw the curtain on this phase at the year’s end, I am filled with gratitude for the journey.” Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Global Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at First Bank, has…
Why we will pick our rights, buy more, by UBA’s shareholders
Shareholders across Nigeria’s leading shareholders’ associations have embarked on massive mobilisations for the ongoing N239.4 billion rights issue by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. A survey of shareholders and receiving agents showed that the N239.4 billion rights issue got…
FG, states, check astronomical food prices
NIGERIANS expect the federal and state governments to check the astronomical rise in food prices nationwide. In a new report, the National Bureau of Statistics said the prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, and other food items witnessed a significant…
Nigeria emerges overall winner of African Military Games 2024
Algeria came second with 96 medals, consisting of 53 gold, 22 silver and 21 bronze medals. Team Nigeria topped the medals table at the 2nd Africa Military Games (AMGA) 2024, clinching a total of 234 medals as the competition ended…
CBN to unveil new website today
CBN to unveil new website today The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the launch of its new website on Monday (today). In a statement signed by the acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali, the bank said the new…
Health Benefits of Avocado
Did you know that avocado is also referred to as nature’s butter? Avocados, often referred to as “nature’s butter,” are a nutritional powerhouse. Adding one avocado into your daily diet offers a wide range of health benefits, from boosting heart…
Only Lagos will benefit from Tinubu’s tax reform bills, says Zulum
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has clarified his position on the controversial tax reform bills, saying he was not an enemy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Zulum, however, insisted that if the four tax bills currently undergoing review before…