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First Bank has sacked over 100 employees, a direct fallout of a N40 billion fraud perpetrated by a manager of the bank, Tijani Muiz Adeyinka, reports thegazellenews.com This medium also learnt that First Bank did not sacked the affected staff, the bank also froze their accounts. They were precisely relieved of their jobs in July 2024 on account of the fraud. Adeyinka who is currently at large, used his authorisation to approve chargebacks to accounts he controlled. According to TechCabal, about 120 employees, including full-time and contract staff of First Bank’s large operations department, were given termination letters in July.…

By Dave Agboola Ah, the sweet taste of anarchy! Who needs order and stability when we can have protesters running wild in the streets, destroying private property and causing chaos? It’s not like we haven’t seen this movie before – remember the good old days of post-June 12 annulment when people were maimed, women were spared no one, and people were killed? Ah, those were the days! And who can blame the protesters? I mean, it’s not like they’re asking for ridiculous things like the return of fuel subsidy, release of EndSARS protesters (some of whom looted people’s businesses and…

We are pleased to announce that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of our respective institutions. This merger represents a strategic and complementary union that will leverage the strengths of both banks to create a leading financial institution in the industry with footprints in retail, corporate, commercial, and digital banking. Unity Bank Plc, with its rich legacy of over 18 years, has established a robust retail banking network, comprising more than 220 branches nationwide. With a strategic niche in the agricultural business,…

Nigerian star girl, Favour Ofili qualified for the final of the women’s 200m event at the ongoing athletic event of the 2024 Paris Olympics, reports thegazellenews.com Running from Lane 6, Ofili came second in the first semi final of the event recording a new season best time of 22.05 seconds to book her place in the final. Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported that Ofili clocked 22.22 seconds to qualify for the semi final winning her heat which was her season best time then. In the semi final, Ofili came up against newly crowned Olympic champion in the women 100m, Julien Alfred,…

By Fredrick Nwabufo Throughout history, great speeches have effectuated great change. Former United States President John F. Kennedy set the tone for a new America with the ‘New Frontier Address’; Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and other exceptional leaders stirred consciences, evoked national allegiance, and rallied the people not only by the artistry of their words, but also by the candour and courage of their individuality. President Bola Tinubu sits in the pantheon of such great leaders who have shown rare honesty, courage, and purpose, especially through a vagarious time. The President addressed the nation today, August 4, 2024, on the…

Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre. The Nigerian crossdresser was on April 12, 2024, sentenced to six months imprisonment for abusing the naira. Looking robust and stylish with his makeup and wig, he danced in the G-Wagon his friends brought to receive him today Monday, August 5th. Recall that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months imprisonment on April 12, 2024, without the option of fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro. In a video on X on Monday, Bobrisky, spotted with actress, Eniola Ajao, shared excitement on return. “I’ve missed you guys so much. I…

By Olufemi Soneye In its editorial of 2nd August, 2024, the BusinessDay newspaper, characteristically, launched another scurrilous and baseless attack on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). In the editorial entitled: “NNPCL: Liability or Asset to Nigerians?”, the newspaper set out to paint the picture of NNPC Ltd that is a liability to Nigeria instead of an asset that it should be. It chronicled a litany of issues which in its estimation have made the company to lose its place as an asset to the nation. As to be expected, all the issues it raised were either outright…

One of Nigeria’s medal hopes at the ongoing Paris Olympics, Favour Ofili lived up to her pre-tournament hype winning her heat to qualify for the semi finals of the women’s 200m event, reports thegazellenews.com. Running in Lane 2 of Heat 6, Ofili clocked a time of 22.24 seconds, her season best, to win the heat. Her time was the second best among the qualifiers, only bettered by American Gabrielle Thomas who clocked 22.20 seconds to win her heat. Ofili outran seasoned athlete like Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain and Gambian Gina Bass to win her heat. She is now one…

My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. 3. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states, the destruction of public facilities in some states, and the wanton looting of supermarkets and shops, contrary to the promise of protest organisers that the…

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, 4 August, 2024, reports thegazellenews.com According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the address takes place at 7:00 am. “Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated on the network services of the NTA and the FRCN at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the same day,” the statement…

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, said it would be unfair for him to criticise President Bola Tinubu over the country’s economic hardship. Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), speaking during a virtual religious event on Sunday, said Nigerians who expected him to speak about the economic hardship deliberately wanted him to oppose the president. He explained that he had to deviate from the religious theme of the event to remind Nigerians about his stands on the badly managed economic policies of the immediate past administration of Muhammadu Buhari. He said the Buhari administration ignored…

The Ogun State Government, on Saturday, 3 August, 2024, described as a total fabrication the claim that Governor Dapo Abiodun called Nigerians sore losers over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest. Rather, it said, the Governor was talking about certain losers of the 2023 elections who were cashing in on the dissent of Nigerian youths to destabilize the country, adding that the chaos that greeted the protest in several parts of the country had vindicated his position. It stated that nowhere in the referenced interview with Channels TV did the Governor suggest, even remotely, that ordinary Nigerians ventilating their grievances over the…

The attention of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been drawn to a post by LagosPedia, a social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) that calls on the Igbo to vacate Lagos and Southwest of Nigeria and brace up for a massive hashtag #Igbomustgo protest from 20th to 30th August, 2024. The Governor of Lagos State and indeed, Lagos State Government wish to distance themselves from the reckless, divisive and dangerous rhetoric, saying Lagos remains home to every Nigerian citizen regardless of their ethnic nationality. Governor Sanwo-Olu views the post as not only reckless and divisive but an attempt…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024, empowered the 1,500 fresh beneficiaries of Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) programme across the various 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in State with working equipment through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The working equipment, include tilling machines, shawarma grillers and toasters, fabricating machines, sewing machines, basic barbing kits with sterilising kits and generator sets, and hair dressing equipment, among others. The working tools were presented to the beneficiaries during the 2024 edition of the Micro-Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) organised by…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 1 August, 2024, urged agro and food processing companies to work toward reducing their prices during this time of economic hardship as a way of giving back to the society and ensuring food security in Nigeria. He said Nigerians are currently going through tough times; therefore, private organisations, particularly agro and food processing companies, should think about people’s survival and sustainability above profitability at this crucial period in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Senior Management Team of Olam Agric Nigeria, led by its Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Anil…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, 1 August, 2024, praised the peace and tranquillity across the state, saying the conduct of the people of the state during the first day of the anti-hunger protest was commendable. Prince Abiodun particularly commended the youths and students for shunning the protest. According to the governor, there was no protest in the state as they hearkened to the advice of the state government not to allow themselves to be used by frustrated politicians. “I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to our vibrant youths, dedicated students, and all…

Ogun State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya has appealed to professionals to offer advice on how to sustain the growing economy of the Gateway State. According to him, such advice is crucial especially at this point in time when the economy of the State is growing in leaps and bounds. Onasanya stated this when he received in audience the executive members of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Ogun State chapter, and its affiliate bodies, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Ebun Atinuke, who came on a courtesy visit to his office. He noted that Ogun State…

The President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has launched a Youth Internship Scheme initiated by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for 10,000 youths of the Niger Delta region. Akpabio, who spoke during the NDDC Executive Management Engagement with Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities and Selected Stakeholders in Port Harcourt, declared that the proposed nation-wide protests by some youths would not take place in the nine states of the Niger Delta, describing the region as a protest-free zone. Giving details of the Youth Internship Scheme, the Senate President said that the 10,000 youths would be engaged in the programme designed…

By Femi Ogbonnikan  The Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (OgunInvest), in line with its mandate to sustain the state as an investment destination of choice in Nigeria and beyond, last week, organized an investment webinar in collaboration with international chambers of commerce. The aim of the webinar was to, among other things, attract new investments by showcasing opportunities in Ogun State to potential investors, promote the State as an investment destination, highlight the benefits and strategic advantages of investing in the state to a global audience and enhance its reputation as a premier investment destination. The event not…

The Organized Labour in Ogun State has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for exhibiting a high level of sensitivity, as he released 10 months of outstanding voluntary savings of workers in the State. The commendation, contained in a letter signed by the Chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hameed Ademola-Benco, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Akeem Lasisi, and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC), Comrade Isa Olude, noted that the release came at a time when every citizen is facing a daunting economic challenge in light of strategic policy reforms to return the nation to a…