The Department of State Service has freed embattled ex-EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa, after over 134 days in custody. The PUNCH can confirm that Bawa was released Wednesday night. Read More »
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NORTHERN GROUP BACKS DOWN, RESCINDS QUIT NOTICE TO IGBOS AFTER MEETING WITH GOV OTTI
The Northern Consensus Movement (NCM), an amalgamation of community based socio-cultural and economically inclined northern organisations, has withdrawn a 14-day ultimatum issued to Igbos resident in the North to evacuate. The NCM rescinded its order after a meeting convened at the instance of the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, with the leadership of the Umuchieze Cattle Market regarding ... Read More »
GTCO Records Significant Improvement in IFRS 9 Stage 3 Loans, Decreasing to 3.8% in September 2023
IFRS 9 Stage 3 Loans improved to 3.8% in September 2023 from 5.2% December 2022, however, Cost of Risk (COR) closed at 4.1% from 0.6% in December 2022 owing to Management’s conservative stance on provisioning as macros worsened y-o-y, weighing negatively on the ECL variables. Commenting on the results, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, ... Read More »
“INEC Chairman Addresses Civil Society Organizations on Upcoming Governorship Elections”
On behalf of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I am delighted to welcome you all to this regular consultative meeting. You may recall that our last meeting held three months ago focused on the review of the 2023 General Election. The review report is being finalised. So too is our 2023 General Election report. As soon as they are ... Read More »
CARDINAL JAMES ODUNMBAKU PAYS HOMAGE TO E.M.F…Visits Intn’l Hqtrs, Ketu, Ahead Of 43rd Adult Harvest Celebration
It was indeed a busy day at the pastoral residence in Lagos on Monday, 23rd October, 2023, as His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa played host to Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku, who came calling along with members of the Christ Ambassadors Soul Winners Ministry. Odunmbaku, who was recently appointed a Special Adviser to the Pastor and Spiritual Head, Celestial Church ... Read More »
“Governor Hope Uzodimma’s Healthcare Revolution Earns Praise from Medical Professionals”
In a resounding display of approval, a medical professional group, the Alliance for Medical Action (AMA), has lauded the exemplary performance of Governor Hope Uzodimma in advancing the health sector in Imo State. The group’s commendation comes as a testament to the governor’s tireless efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, accessibility, and the overall well-being of the state’s residents. The President ... Read More »
“Osagie Ize-Iyamu: A Hopeful Beacon in Edo’s Troubled Political Landscape” – By Moji Danisa
It is time for us as a state to have very deep and unbiased reflections. It is time to tell ourselves the truth. From the glorious days of Ogbemudia to the salient days of Prof Ambrose Ali, down to the more inglorious reigns of the military regimes and the more treacherous tides of Godwin Obaseki, Edo’s luck with leaders has ... Read More »
PRESIDENT TINUBU RECEIVES ‘QUICK WIN REPORT’ ON FISCAL POLICY AND TAX REFORMS
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja received the ‘Quick Win Report’ on fiscal policy and tax reforms from the Committee tasked with improving the nation’s revenue profile and business environment. Responding to a presentation by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, the President commended their work and assured them of ... Read More »
Lagos Assembly Confirms Fresh List Of Sanwo-Olu’s Nominees
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved a list of nominees for the State Executive Council (SEC) and some agencies and parastatals. At a sitting presided over by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, the House approved Kemi Ogunyemi as a member of the executive council. The lawmakers also confirmed Peregrine Victoria Mopelola as chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service ... Read More »
“Edo Awaits the Roar of the Lion: Pastor Ize Iyamu’s 30-Day Ultimatum for Governorship Bid”
Everyone in Edo state and beyond have been waiting patiently for the lion of the jungle to roar so that other animals can go back to their home or stay and be eating by the lion himself. We have seen and witness numerous and uncountable Aspirants vying for the APC Candidacy of the Governor, it’s laudable that the Edo People ... Read More »