The award won by DAYLIGHT Publisher, Azuh Amatus Celebrated publisher of leading online newspaper, DAYLIGHT, Chief Azuh Amatus, has won yet another major award. DAYLIGHT Publisher, Chief Azuh Amatus DAYLIGHTng reports that Amatus, a seasoned journalist and multiple award winner, was recently honoured and decorated with a special recognition diadem at a very colourful event, which held amid glitz and grandeur in the heart of Ikeja, Lagos. The organisers of the epoch event, Phinadon Humanitarian Awards, presented Anambra-born Amatus with a special plaque as Publisher of the Year and Prolific Author. While receiving the award Amatus thanked God, the organisers…
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Trump Colombia’s left-wing President Gustavo Petro said Sunday he would not allow US migrant deportation flights access to his country’s airspace. “The United States cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals. I forbid entry to our territory to US planes carrying Colombian migrants,” Petro wrote on X, adding they would only be accepted once Washington had created a protocol ensuring the “dignified treatment” of the migrants. Petro added in a later post that he had “turned back US military planes that were coming with Colombian migrants,” without giving further details.AFP could not immediately receive confirmation from the United States that Colombian-bound deportation flights…
Bill and Melinda Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reflected on his divorce from Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” In an interview with The Times, the 69-year-old billionaire admitted the separation was a deeply challenging experience but noted that he feels “more cheerful now.”The couple, who announced their split in May 2021 after 27 years of marriage, finalised their divorce in August of the same year. Despite the emotional toll, Gates acknowledged the profound connection he shared with Melinda, saying, “There’s something extraordinary about spending your entire adult life with one person. The shared memories, the depth of…
IBEDC image The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company is under fire for raising its minimum energy credit purchase requirement for Band A customers to N5,000. The Disco also capped the minimum energy credit for customers on other bands at N2,000, sparking outrage and condemnation from various consumer groups. In a message to its customers, the IBEDC said, “Please be informed of a recent update regarding IBEDC electricity recharge. Users on Band A must now make a minimum recharge purchase of N5,000. Users in other bands must make a minimum purchase of N2,000. “Kindly note that this new payment structure is effective…
Alebiosu In the first nine months of last year, the earnings per share (EPS) of FBNHoldings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited as well as its profit grew by 125 per cent year-on-year (Y/Y). But there is much more to where the premier bank stands in core banking and its profitability is not a mere accretion of transaction charges but that it has also increased its commitment to financial intermediation. In the three quarters, its interest income, which gives a clue of sustainable profit run, grew by as much as 165 per cent to N1.63 trillion.…
The hotel Palpable tension has been ignited in Oba community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State since the state’s newly unveiled security outfit uncovered over 30 graves and shrine in a popular hotel located in the area. The property, officially registered as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, but popularly known as La Cruise Hotel, located along the Onitsha-Owerri Road was demolished on Saturday after the security operatives discovered its sinister operations. According to the authorities, the building operating under the guise of a hotel was busted after a tip-off by a whistleblower and due intelligence gathered. During…
In a startling development, Anambra state operatives of Agunaechemba launched a surprise operation, resulting in the demolition of what has been described as a kidnapper’s den masquerading as the Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, also known as “La Cruise Hotel.” Located along the bustling Onitsha-Owerri road, the hotel harbored chilling secrets on its premises—a well-partitioned area containing over 30 graves, accompanied by a shrine. This shocking revelation comes amidst ongoing efforts by the state government to combat the rising tide of kidnapping and violent crime that has plagued the region in recent months. The grim discovery at the hotel…
Court The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday fixed February 27, 2025, for the arraignment of Gbolahan Obanikoro, the son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four others for alleged N1,356,057,330.43 fraud. To be arraigned alongside Obanikoro are Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral International Limited; M.O.B. Integrated Limited; and DDSS International Company Limited. The police charged them with five counts, bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses, false representation, and fraud. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa set the date on Friday after the defendants failed to appear for their scheduled arraignment. When the case was called, the prosecution counsel, Momoh Bello, informed the…
Bala and Wike Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governors Forum, has labelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, a serial betrayal and a threat to the survival of the PDP, calling on him to resign from the party and align fully with the ruling All Progressives Congress. On Saturday, in a press release issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the Bauchi governor criticised Wike for his alleged divisive actions and perceived betrayal of the PDP. In an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday, Wike, through his Special…
Obasa SOME members of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, the apex advisory organ in Lagos State, disagreed yesterday over the process that led to the impeachment of former speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa. The GAC members, including former Minister of Defence (State), Senator Musliu Obanikoro and Senator Anthony Adefuye, expressed divergent views over the embattled former speaker.While Adefuye said Obasa was illegally removed, Obanikoro countered the latter saying his statement “was careless.” However, the GAC secretary, Mr Mutiu Are said that the brewing crisis in the Assembly will be resolved in a family way. This…