Diamond Bank has raised the bar in Nigeria’s financial services sub-sector with the introduction of an online loan application platform that allows customers to request for a loan, monitor and receive automatic feedback on the approval process anywhere, anytime without hassles. With this, the Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to drive financial inclusion…
Day: August 3, 2016
ISIS Appoints New Boko Haram Leader
A new leader has been appointed for the Boko Haram terrorists group, which has its stronghold in north east Nigeria. Boko Haram, which pledged its allegiance to the dreadful Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist group, now has Abu Musab al-Barnawi as its new leader. Al-Barnawi replaces Abubakar Shekau, whose whereabouts has remained unknown and a source…
Lagos Doctors Forget Towel Inside Patient After Surgery
Two doctors working in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State are presently in trouble for allegedly forgetting a towel inside a patient after carrying out a surgical operation. PM News reports that the surgeons identified as Dr Taiwo Shogunle, 53 and Dr Adeleke Olusegun, 43 of St. Raphael Divine Mercy Specialist Hospital at Ijede, Ikorodu,…
Edo Council Workers Shut Down Benin City
Some employees of local governments in Edo State on Wednesday brought business activities in the state to a halt following a protest embarked on by them. The demonstrating workers claimed they have not been paid their salaries for months now, saying hunger has almost rendered them powerless. The workers marched in their hundreds from Five…
Buhari, Jonathan Hold Secret Talks Again
On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari went into another private discussion with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. The talks held behind closed doors, took place at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja, the country’s seat of power. It was learnt that Jonathan arrived the Villa at about 2pm and went straight to join…