UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is still receiving entries for its ongoing 2023 National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria, offering young minds across the nation a pathway to higher education through sponsorship opportunities. Beyond Nigeria, the NEC which is currently in its 13th year, has expanded its reach to other African countries where UBA operates, enabling even more African children to benefit from these educational grants and sponsorship opportunities for their tertiary education in any institution in Africa. The first-place winner will secure a N5 million educational grant to pursue their university studies at any African…
Author: Lilian Azuh
On Wednesday, Newcastle enjoyed a dream return to the Champions League at St James’ Park as Paris Saint-Germain were humbled in a 4-1 victory for the Magpies. Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff, Miguel Almiron, and Fabian Scharscored the goals as Newcastle made their first home game in Europe’s elite competition for 20 years a night to remember. Eddie Howe’s men move to the top of what is considered the toughest Champions League group in this season’s draw. Newcastle have four points from their opening two games, one more than PSG, while Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan picked up their first point…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters in simultaneous sting operations in Awka, Anambra State and Enugu township, Enugu State. The suspects are: Stanley Okechukwu, Chukwudi Michael, Nnaife Onyedika, Nnamdi Christian, Pascal Akachukwu, Ekeme Christian Luke, Denis Chidozie and Ebuka Mmaduka, Others are: Ekene Excellent, Emmanuel Okochi Osita, Akunne Prince Ikenna, Igwe Nnaemeka Shedrack, Nonso Henry Ozo Ekwe, Ebuka Obike Boniface, Goodluck Ameachi Ifeanyi, Hillary Chiemele Chukwudizie, Chinedu Onwuegbusi Ignitus, Onuoha Ifeanyi Anthony. The rest are: Bassey Nnolue Jason, Chinedu Nnolue Kingsley, Okpe Matthew, Emmanuel Abonyi,…
on Tuesday, Multichoice Nigeria, disclosed that N5.5 billion was invested in the production of the just-concluded “All-Stars” edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show. Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Busola Tejumola, disclosed this during the cash prize presentation to the winner of the All Stars show, Ilebaye Odiniya, in Lagos. Ilebaye, The winner of the reality show, was given a cheque of N120 million and the key to her new SUV from Innosons Motors. Tejumola said that over 2,000 individuals were also employed to execute the show. She said the show generated over 1.53 billion voters across all…
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged all educators in Nigeria to stay dedicated to the cause of nation-building. He emphasized the importance of carrying out their responsibilities diligently and setting positive examples for both their students and society as a whole. Obi emphasized that genuine societal development hinges on the invaluable contributions made by teachers. Obi delivered this message on World Teachers’ Day 2023, emphasizing that the bedrock of any society’s development lies in human capital development, a goal attainable solely through education and the invaluable contributions of teachers. The immense dedication, hard work, patience, and…
The Department of State Services has revealed that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission sought their cooperation to apprehend Professor Cyril Ndifon, the former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, who was implicated in a sex scandal. Peter Afunanya, made known in a statement signed by the DSS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, shared on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. He explained that the ICPC had informed them of Professor Ndifon’s repeated failure to respond to their numerous invitations, which led to his eventual arrest by ICPC operatives in…
The scheduled arraignment of businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto, alongside his company, Ibeto Energy Development Company, before the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja was stalled today owing to the absence of the defendants in court. Ibeto and his company are facing a 10-count charge bordering on allegations of obtaining by false pretenses, fraudulent conversion of property, criminal breach of trust, forgery and deception brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Also included in the charge was another company linked to Ibeto, Odoh Holdings Ltd. At the proceedings on Thursday, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Rotimi Jacob announced an appearance…
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On Tuesday night, The Lagos State Police Command, announced it had taken into custody controversial singer Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, in connection with the controversial death of his former record label signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad. Benjamin Hundeyin, The Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, said, “Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has been taken into custody for interrogation and other investigation activities.” Earlier in a tweet on Tuesday night, Naira Marley announced his arrival in Lagos to assist in the ongoing probe into Mohbad’death, while noting that he would be meeting with the police. Azeez said, “I’d like to…
In what appeared a crack in their ranks, prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not attend Thursday’s world press conference called by the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Not a single member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), including the PDP Acting National Chairman, Amb Umar Damagum attended the event. Also, none of the party’s 13 serving governors or its members in the two chambers of the National Assembly showed up. Explaining his absence at the event, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said he was not around at the time of the event. When our…