By Obinna Akukwe I want to commend the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu and the detectives who through the mighty hand of God arrested the killers and rapists of Uwaila, murdered in Redeemed Christian Church of God, Benin City. I have written in the earlier article that it is a disgrace to Christendom and…
Month: September 2020
Brazil Announces Equal Pay for Women, Men National Team Players
The Brazilian Football Federation has announced on Wednesday that the women’s soccer team will receive the same pay as their male counterparts. The federations’ president, Rogerio Caboclo said “Since March of this year, CBF has made an equal value in terms of prizes and daily rates between men’s and women’s football.” “That is, the players…
Lagos to Build 3 New Fire Stations
The Lagos State Government in its efforts to enhance the response time to fire incidents in the state has announced its intention to build 3 new stations in different parts of the metropolis. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Dr. Jimoh Yusuf during a ceremony…
Buhari Blames Middlemen for Hike in Food Prices
The Federal Government has said it is very mindful of the challenges of high food prices faced by Nigerians. It has attributed this hike to the exploitative behaviour of middlemen who have prioritised profits over availability. In a statement by the Presidency on Thursday, The President stated that the government is already engaging with food…
Nigerians to Pay More for Petrol as FG Increases Fuel Pump Price
Nigerians will have to brace up for an increase in the price of petrol as the Federal Government has adjusted the price of the commodity. This is based on a new pricing template as the Pipeline and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) informed the public that government has raised the pump price of petrol to N151.56…
Tyler Perry Joins Hollywood’s Billionaires’ Club
Tyler Perry, who was once homeless, is officially Hollywood’s latest billionaire, according to Forbes’, the magazine known for keeping track of celebrities’ net worth. The media publication announced on Tuesday that the long-time filmmaker Tyler Perry is officially a billionaire, joining the elite club which boasts of Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. He…
GTBank Releases 2020 Half Year Result, declares Profit before Tax of ₦109.7Billion
Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its audited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2020 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. The half year result reflects GTBank’s leading position as one of the best managed financial institutions in Africa. The Bank’s loan book grew by 8.1% from ₦1.502trillion recorded as at…
NFF, Nike to Launch New Kits for National Teams
The Nigeria Football Federation and its global brand kit-sponsor, NIKE, have taken a further step forward in the plan to unveil another set of kits for the Nigeria National Teams in October. The Super Eagles would launch the new wears during the FIFA window for international friendlies next month. This was made known at a…
UBA Delivers N300.6 Billion Gross Earnings, Declares 17k Interim Dividend
Africa’s leading financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2020, showing commendable growth across key performance indices as well as increased contribution from its African subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the challenging business and economic environment occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic, the pan African…
CAN Chairman Commends PDI’s Grassroots Telehealthcare Initiative
The Kano State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Samuel Adeyemo, has called on philanthropic organisations and governments at all levels in the country to intensify efforts towards providing cheap and practical solutions to the continued inability of poor and vulnerable grassroots dwellers to access basic healthcare to meet common health challenges.…