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…Calls for Arrest of Bandits’ SponsorsA coalition, Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain. Speaking at a press conference, Executive Director, Yakubu Dauda, accused Governor Lawal of paying terrorists and subversive elements over N1.3 billion to sustain his profit from illegal mining activities.Dauda revealed that the funds were paid to notorious terrorist kingpins, including Kachalla Dogo Gide, Kachalla Bello Turji, and Ado Alero, among others, to unleash more mayhem on communities with gold deposits. The coalition demanded a full investigation into the…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has pledged the support of the House for the Nigerian Army with the goal of sustaining the peace experienced in the State. Dr. Obasa gave the assurance on Thursday when he received Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, 48th Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, who visited the House of Assembly with his team. According to the Speaker, the State’s legislature with 40 lawmakers is committed to ensuring peace and stability in all the local government areas of Lagos and welcomes every support from the…

Fresh from the Bash in Berlin, WWE entertainment continues this Friday with a massive build-up to the premium “Bad Blood” event in October. This edition of Friday Night SmackDown could seal two big matches for Bad Blood. GOtv will air the action live from Edmonton, on the WWE Network Channel (GOtv ch 68), at 00:45 am on Saturday. Here’s a glimpse of the matchday card:Vinci Returns: After a nearly five-month absence, WWE has confirmed that the Italian, Giovanni Vinci, will return on SmackDown this Friday. He’s been away since an angle where he was attacked by Ludwig Kaiser and kicked…

The 26-year-old Atalanta of Italy player was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the coveted award.Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award.In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old Atalanta of Italy player was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the coveted award.He is the only African player in the list. Eight-time winner and current holder Lionel Messi is not listed for this years’s award as well as five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo.Lookman was in scintillating form as Atalanta won its first-ever European trophy last season, with the Nigerian…

Victor Olaiya, Commissioner for police, Kwara State Police command on Tuesday expressed a worrisome crime trend in his policing territory even though as he later acknowledged, their occurrences are strongly being stemmed.He mentioned these criminal activities as Cultism, unexplained homicidal streaks and kidnapping that leaves investigating officers confounded at the end of the day.The CP made this disclosure to a team of reporters under Guild of Digital Journalists, GDJ, who were at the state police headquarters to pay the police boss a visit.GDJ are professional journalists who having practiced in main stream media now work on various digital media platforms…

L – R: Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Adamu Lawani; Executive Director, Mr. Akin Ogunranti; Managing Director, Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Alhaji Abba Bello; Representative of the Governor of Lagos State, The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON; Secretary, National Action Committee, AfCFTA, Mr. Segun Awolowo; Executive Director, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; Executive Director, Mr. Henry Oroh; and Executive Director, Mr. Louis Odom at the 9th Annual Edition of the Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export held at the Civic Centre,…

Polaris Bank Limited has taken its tree planting initiative aimed at nationwide land restoration to Kano State working in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF).The commemorative tree planting activity was held at Ajingi Community Reserve, Kunkurawa, Kano on Friday, August 30, 2024.Recall that the Bank’s tree planting scheme commenced commemorating World Environment Day in June.  The 2024 theme focuses on “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience.” The initiative took off at the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.In his goodwill message, Mahmud Kawu, Polaris Bank’s Divisional Head, North, representing the MD/CEO, expressed the Bank’s…

Nigerian super footballer, Victor Osimhen has no doubt had a very successful career so far, he has been regarded as the king of football especially at his club in Napoli.Osimhen’s career has continued to grow bigger, with notable awards like African Footballer of the Year, confirming his status as one of Nigeria’s greatest football exports.2023 marked the biggest year of Victor Osimhen’s career in Napoli and Africa but in the midst of the glitters that came in the form of international awards and trophies, there was Primate Ayodele’s prophecy foretelling an unpleasant moment for the player of the moment in…

Life can get pretty hectic. Between work, errands, meeting deadlines, and trying to squeeze in some “me time,” keeping up with your favourite TV shows can feel like a mission impossible. But just because your schedule is jam-packed doesn’t mean your entertainment should take a back seat. You don’t have to miss out on the drama, laughs, and thrills of your favourite shows. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Africa Magic’s drama, ROK and M-Net movies, or can’t get enough of the sports action on SuperSport, here’s how you can stay on top of your favourite shows and channels -…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest (Zone D), the umbrella body representing millions of Nigerian students across the southwestern states, proudly declares its unwavering support for the candidacy of Comrade Abiodun Oluwasanjo Sijuade, popularly known as Omobeta, in his bid to become the Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State.Comrade Abiodun Sijuade, who stands as the youngest aspirant among the contenders for the chairmanship position, has consistently proven his dedication and commitment to the student constituency. His engagement with the student community has been characterized by an unyielding passion for youth empowerment and a deep understanding of…