Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank Chairman, Mustafa Bello steps in
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements. The bank disclosed this in a corporate notice issued in Lagos on May 5,…
Anti-Genocide in Nigeria billboard hits New York City
A large billboard in New York City has drawn attention after displaying a message about killings of Christians in Nigeria, with images placed beside the text. The billboard carries the words “END THE CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE IN NIGERIA.” It shows a…
Nigeria’s Air Chief honoured in US with 2026 international honour roll
The Department of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, United States, has honoured the Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, with induction into the International Honor Roll Class of 2026, a recognition reserved for distinguished global air power…
CUSTOMS MAKES HISTORY AS NAFISAT BALOGUN BECOMES FIRST FEMALE PILOT
The Nigeria Customs Service has celebrated a major milestone with the emergence of Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun as its first female pilot after earning a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States. The landmark achievement was honoured at…
MTN suspends airtime, data loans over new FCCPC lending rules
MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data advance service known as Xtratime following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The telecom operator disclosed the decision in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
Former Irish president condemns ‘illegal’ attacks on Iran
A former Irish president has said the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran are “illegal and breach international law”. Mary Robinson made her comments while addressing a rally in Belfast on International Women’s Day. “Women and…
113 Nigerians Now Listed for Deportation by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Over Criminal Offences
At least 19 more Nigerians have been added to a United States government list of foreign nationals slated for deportation over criminal offences. Information obtained on Sunday from the official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security indicates that…
Saudi Arabia bans poultry, eggs from Nigeria, South Africa, UK, 37 others
Poultry and eggs from Nigeria and 39 other countries, including 10 other African countries, have been banned from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while the Kingdom placed a partial ban on specific provinces and cities in 16 other countries. The…
If You Want Us To Leave America, Tell Us, We Will Leave – Nigerian Woman Tells Trump
A Nigerian lady residing in the US has called on US President Trump to give immigrants at least a year to prepare for their exit from the US if that is his wishes. In a video that has gone…
Ex-Nigeria oil minister for bribery trial spend £2m for Harrods, court hear
More dan £2m na im dem spend for Harrods on behalf of one Nigerian oil minister wey dem dey accuse say e collect bribes from pipo wey wan get government contracts, na wetin one court for London hear during di…