FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes: • Facial recognition sign-up and activation • Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping • Instant credit card activation • Flexible salary advances with 3-month repayment options • General improvements, bug fixes, These upgrades all aim to provide customers with a seamless, secure, and efficient digital banking experience. The new facial biometric feature enables users to activate or register on FirstBank’s mobile app- FirstMobile securely, using facial verification.…
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in collaboration with enforcement partners, has secured court convictions for eight individuals arrested for indiscriminate waste dumping along Ejigbo Road, Lagos. The environmental offenders, apprehended on June 28, 2025, following credible intelligence and community reports of persistent illegal dumping activities in the area, were subsequently arraigned before the Special Offences Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi. Delivering judgement, the court imposed varying sentences on the offenders. Four of the convicts were fined ₦20,000 each, with the alternative of performing community service. Four other individuals facing a three-count charge were fined ₦75,000 each or an option…
With assurance of steady supply of petroleum products, more independent marketers have joined the growing list of distributors retailing Dangote Refinery’s high-quality petroleum products across the country. New marketers signed on the partnership deal with Dangote Refinery just as the Refinery management announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. The new pricing took effect on 30 June 2025. Dangote Group’s spokesperson, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the price adjustment in Lagos, stating: “PMS price has been reduced from N880 to N840 per litre effective 30th June.” The previous increase to N880 per litre had followed…
The excitement is reaching a fever pitch as Nigerian Idol Season 10 draws closer to its grand finale, proudly refreshed by Bigi, Nigeria’s leading range of bold and refreshing world-class quality soft drinks. With just two weeks left to crown the next Nigerian idol, last night’s live show delivered powerful moments, emotional performances, and a bittersweet goodbye. Themed “Naijashow and Motown”, the Top 5 contestants delivered two songs each, a dynamic blend of contemporary Nigerian hits and timeless Motown classics. Purp kicked off the night with “Free Fall” by Tems, showing depth and vocal range. She later returned with an electrifying performance of “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” by Etta James. Mikki followed…
Ken Saro-Wiwa Senator Ben Birabi is the founding President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People MOSOP and a former President of the pressure group, KAGOTE – an acronym for Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme local government areas of Rivers state. Birabi who was a Signatory to the Ogoni Bill of Rights told Arise News Morning Show anchors that the Ogoni 9 recently honoured by President Bola Tinubu did not deserve the award. Excerpts: Two things. One, Shell returning to Ogoni land after 32 years, if you can take us through all of that, how we got to…
Trump Iran has indirectly issued a death threat against U.S. President Donald Trump, after an influential cleric said threats against Iranian leader Ali Khamenei are considered a curse and a sin, punishable by death under Islam. Nearly two weeks ago, Trump had indirectly threatened Khamenei, saying he was an easy target.“We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” he said in comments to reporters. Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, an influential cleric from Qom, south of the capital Tehran, did not mention Trump by name but stated in a religious declaration that threats against Khamenei…
Dantata Billionaire Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, is dead. He died at the age of 94. On Saturday, His death was confirmed via a Facebook post by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid. “It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. “May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. Dantata was the founder of Express Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd. “The Janazah details will be shared later insha Allah,” Junaid wrote.
Image The Delta State Police Command has warned residents that indecent dressing will attract penalties under the state’s Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law. The command issued the warning in a post shared via its X handle on Saturday, with the caption: “There are some laws that you don’t know the state frowns against. So, every weekend, we will be dropping some of these laws so that you will be aware.” According to the post, individuals found guilty of indecent dressing risk a fine of ₦50,000 or a sentence of community service. The statement said, “As you no like wear cloth…
NDLEA officers The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a former international football player, Segun George Hunkarin, and his associate, Ntoruka Chinedu, for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria through Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Chinedu, a regular traveller known for importing clothes from Turkey and exporting foodstuffs from Nigeria, was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, upon arrival from Turkey via an Ethiopian Airlines flight with a stopover in Addis Ababa. A statement by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday stated that a search of his hand luggage uncovered 37 wraps of cocaine weighing 800 grammes,…
Edoho Renowned media personality and television host, Frank Edoho, has confirmed the end of his second marriage to Sandra Onyenuchenuya. Edoho made the disclosure during an interview on the Tea With Tay podcast on Saturday via YouTube, where he opened up about his struggles with marriage and the challenges he faced in both of his unions. The former “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ host married Sandra after his first marriage to Katherine Obiang ended in 2011. However, he revealed that despite his efforts, his second marriage had also come to an end. “Maybe I’m not good at marriage, I…