Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the African Champion of the Year 2023 at the just concluded Africa Financial Industry Summit, held in Lome, Togo. The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS), organized by Jeune Media Group, publishers of pan-African publications, Jeune Afrique and African Report, is largely renowned for its acknowledgment of outstanding achievements in the financial sector, and has bestowed this honour on UBA as a result of the bank’s exceptional contribution and significant impact in shaping the financial landscape in Africa. This huge recognition, according to the organizer, stands as a testament to the UBA’s…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Onuoha Amiable and pretty actress, Georgina Onuoha has got it all. She is immensely talented, famous, well to do with a thriving career that is the envy of many in Nollywood. At just 24, this fifth child in a family of six has brought joy and smiles to many homes within and outside Nigeria with her scintillating roles in home videos. “I want to change the world for the better through acting. My dream is to heal the sufferings and pains of the masses through my roles in movies”, divulged the International Relations and History undergraduate of Lagos State University…
The Senate Thursday in Abuja, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the substantive Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Maida was confirmed by the Senate during its plenary session where it adopted a report of the Senate Committee on Communications that screened Maida on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Communications, and former Minister of Communications, Senator Ikra Aliyu Bilbis, who submitted the report submitted the report urged the Senate to consider the request of President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of Maida for appointment as…
By AZUH AMATUS Edozieh Since her bold arrival in Nollywood in 97, action roles–loving top actress, Obygold Edozieh, has not stopped attracting attention to herself, courtesy of her undying love for the klieg lights. In fact, pretty Edozieh is among the few stars that are very outspoken, especially on controversial issues within and outside the industry without minding whose ox is gored. The Valentino star and ex banker, who had been heart-broken twice by men in her quest for true love, said 95% of them can’t be trusted, because they cheat and lie a lot. And when asked if that could be…
Yours sincerely, Azuh Amatus, the publisher of DAYLIGHT Online (m) with Mr. Tope Ajayi, SSA to the President on Media & Publicity and Chuks Nwanne, GM The Guardian Newspaper Abuja, watching the Super Eagles v Lesotho match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday. (The tension was palpable, but that will be a special story for another day).
Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips is dead. On Wednesday, the news of his death was announced on his Instagram handle. According to the post, he died last night (Tuesday) at 10:14 pm. The Instagram post reads: “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji aka OLADIPS passed away yesterday Nov 14th Tuesday evening, at exactly 10:14 pm. We are still in shock as we speak! Oladipupo, has kept his battles within himself, for over 2 years, his body is now with his family. “The family asked that we respect their privacy in this…
The Gombe State Police command has paraded a housewife identified as Biba Mohammed, over the murder of her husband in Barunde quarters of the metropolis. Parading Mohammed on Friday, the state Public Relations Officer ASP Mahid Abubakar, said the police received a distress call from a resident of the area who reported a suspected homicide case committed in his neighbourhood. According to Abubakar, detectives from the Lowcost Division were dispatched to the scene where they discovered Mohammed Maliki, lying helplessly, adding that the housewife confessed to killing her husband upon interrogation. The PPRO said, “The victim was immediately rushed to…
Veteran Nigerian singer, Salawa Abeni has unveiled Rasheed Adahunse, her third husband, on the occasion of his birthday. Adahunse who is the comptroller and commandant of the Customs Training College held his birthday and retirement party in Lagos over the weekend. Taking to her Instagram page to share a video of herself performing at the event, Abeni wrote, “Congratulations on your retirement and birthday celebration, comptroller Rasheed Agbolade Adahunse.” Meanwhile, a blog, KemiAshefonLoveHaven reported that the Waka Queen, during her speech, described Adahunse as “my dearest husband of four years”. The 62-year-old singer said she has not “chosen wrongly” and…
Kano City remained calm on Friday despite the Appeal Court’s judgment which sacked Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and declared the immediate-past Deputy Governor of the State, Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress the dully elected governor. Our correspondent who monitored the situation reported that despite the judgment, residents went about with their normal businesses as human and vehicular movements continued unhindered. However, armed security personnel earlier deployed to major streets and other strategic places were on the ground to ensure law and order. It was also observed that marketplaces, filling stations, and all other…
On Monday, The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works will close up all ramps of the Third Mainland Bridge to traffic by 7am. Olukorede Keisha, The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, made this known in a statement on Friday. The statement read, “In view of the above, the motoring public are hereby notified that all four ramps connecting Adekunle to TMB will be closed at the same going forward. “Consequently, motorists are hereby advised to use alternative routes while cooperating with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movement.” Keisha said the Federal…