Skales Afrobeats singer Skales has refuted claims that his colleague Burna Boy gifted him N600,000 during his period of financial struggle. Skales attributed the rumour to a Burna Boy fan on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the claim was fabricated. In a recent interview on the Adesope Live show, Skales expressed his disappointment, saying he had to reach out to the fan, identified as Benny, to understand the motive behind the false narrative. “There was a time I had to reach out to a Burna Boy fan on Twitter, I think his name is Benny or something. I asked him what I…
Author: Lilian Azuh
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone on prevailing economic realities, equipping FirstBank customers with insights to navigate the economy effectively at the start of the year. The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic landscape over the past year, provide an outlook for 2026, and deliver expert perspectives on global…
Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in alignment with the Bank’s policy and have been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Exchange Group, and other stakeholders. Under Mr. Chike-Obi’s leadership, Fidelity Bank repaid its Eurobond, completed the first tranche of its public offer and rights issue that were oversubscribed by 237 percent and…
By Adebayo Ayorinde In this clime where outrage travels faster than truth and condemnation is often louder than compassion, one is tempted to ask, without malice or mischief: Wetin Pastor Chris Okafor do sef? Yes, Pastor Chris Okafor has apologized over his sex mess with actress Doris Ogala. Yes, it was messy, embarrassing and disappointing – especially for a man of God who preaches holiness and self-control. But beyond the noise, the memes, the righteous anger and the moral grandstanding, there lies a bigger, more honest question: when a man falls, owns up and says “I am sorry,” what exactly…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has expressed profound appreciation to Adron customers across Nigeria and in the diaspora for their unwavering trust, patronage, and continued recommendations of the company’s products throughout 2025. In his New Year goodwill message, Emmanuelking acknowledged that the loyalty and confidence of Adron customers have remained the backbone of the company’s sustained growth, innovation, and expanding footprint across the country. “On behalf of the Board, Management, and the entire Adron Group family, I sincerely thank our esteemed customers within Nigeria and outside the country for believing in our vision…
The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a publication by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, indicating that she has been conferred with a chieftaincy title of “Anyanwu N’Awalu Ora”, which, according to her, was “conferred at the prestigious Igu Aro Cultural Festival by His Majesty Obi Austin Chukwuezugo Ndigwe (MON)”. Mrs Ojukwu is an APGA chieftain, and her posts have caused massive confusion, leading many to wonder whether her involvement in the phoney chieftaincy title signals a change in the State government’s policy stance or simply an unnecessary/avoidable affront to…
JMG, a leading provider of hybrid and integrated electro mechanical energy solutions, today reaffirmed its commitment to delivering unrivaled comfort, safety, and efficiency to the structures where people live, meet, and work, while supporting a more sustainable and greener future. As the calendar turns, JMG remains focused on its clear vision: to be the leading provider of mechanical and electrical solutions that drive progress and growth, year after year. Rabi Jammal, Group General Manager of JMG Limited, asserted, “At JMG, progress does not reset with the arrival of a new year. It moves forward and grows, experience deepens, and progress…
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