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In an unprecedented and unexpected development, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele and the Spiritual leader of CCC Elisha Parish, Prophet Marcus Tibetan have joined forces for Nigeria’s cause.This was disclosed on Saturday, 8th of February, 2025 at the prophecy book launching of Prophet Tibetan at his Lagos church which Primate Ayodele surprisingly attended with his team.In a joint statement at the event, the controversial prophets acknowledged the division in the body of Christ especially among God’s servants, explaining that if men of God can come together and agree on one course, the nation will be…

Technology Company, Globacom, has announced a new collaboration with Samsung which offers amazing benefits to Glo subscribers when they pre-order the new Galaxy S-25 smartphones. Globacom said in a press statement released in Lagos that the exciting deal gives Glo customers the opportunity to pre-order the trendy Samsung Galaxy S25 series and enjoy 18gb bonus data, among other accompanying benefits. “We are thrilled to bring this offer to our subscribers, who will enjoy unparalleled benefits, including innovative packaging. This partnership with Samsung reinforces our commitment to providing value-added services that cater to the evolving needs of our customers,” Globacom said.…

Wema Bank has kicked off its 80th-anniversary celebration with the launch of its “80 Years of Spreading Love” Valentine campaign, running from February 1st to 28th, 2025. This campaign is the first in a series of exciting activities leading up to the bank’s grand 80th anniversary on May 2, 2025, and is designed to reward customer loyalty, strengthen connections, and create unforgettable experiences through 80 Acts of Love.With rewards tailored for every customer segment, Wema Bank is rolling out ₦11,000,000 in cash prizes, gift cards, movie tickets, spa treatments, fitness access, and Uber vouchers for young professionals and students. Women…

By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mohamed Ndarani says the exclusion of Edu state from the list of proposed new states is a sign of continuation of the marginalisation of the Nupe people in Nigeria. Ndarani, reacting to the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee’s proposed creation of 31 additional states made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the proposal does not reflect the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Ahmed Tinubu of fairness, equity and justice, adding that creation of Edu State will serve…

…sues for peace, law, orderThe Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, the Alaperu of Iperu, as a dependable, reliable, and quintessential monarch.Governor Abiodun stated this during a condolence visit to the palace of the Alaperu on Saturday night.Prince Abiodun, who described the death of the monarch as a personal loss and a significant loss to the entirety of Iperu and Remoland, said it is a void that will take several years to fill.He acknowledged the contributions of the late monarch, who retired from the Customs to serve his people, noting that Oba…

Leading financial services provider Coronation has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable wealth creation by returning as the title sponsor of the Coronation Silver Cup at the 2025 Lagos International Polo Tournament. The tournament, set to run from January 23 to February 23, is one of the most prestigious sporting events in Africa, attracting elite players and distinguished guests from across the continent and beyond. The Coronation Silver Cup, the centrepiece of the competition, will take place from February 18 to 23, while the Open Cup and the Majekodunmi Cup will feature thrilling matchups throughout the tournament. Speaking at the press…

Cool Financial Services, a Lagos State-based finance house, has sued First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for allowing Goewe and Sons Ltd., one of its borrowers, to withdraw a N150 million loan sum from an account with an active freezing instruction. Goewe and Sons Ltd. is a merchandise company owned by Ewere Godwin Orobosa. In July 2023, the company first approached the finance house for a N100 million loan at a 3.5% interest rate for a duration of 30 days. Again, in September 2023, the company obtained an additional loan of N50 million at an interest rate of 1.5% for a…

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the successful conclusion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise through its Public Offer and Rights Issue (the Combined Offer) following the completion of the capital verification exercise conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and approval of the Basis of Allotment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).A total of 108,046 applications for 23,791,687,463 Ordinary Shares totaling ₦231,968,952,764.25 were received on the Public Offer. Out of these, 107,588 applications for 23,768,724,000 Ordinary Shares totaling ₦231,745,059,000.00 were found to be valid based on the terms of the Offer and…

The Oniworo of Iworo Kingdom, Oba Oladele Kosoko, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, Olorunda LCDA chairman, Mr Samson Folorunsho, and several other royal fathers, clerics have commissioned Iworo 100.1 FM on Thursday, 6th of February 2025 in Badagry, Lagos state.The commissioning of Iworo 100.1 FM marks another significant milestone achievement of Oba Oladele Kosoko whose reign has positively impacted Iworo community in terms of meaningful establishments and investments.Oba Oladele Kosoko, who is the chairman, described the establishment of Iworo 100.1 FM as a significant development which is the first of its kind in the community. He…

By Babajide ObafemiTo whom much is given, much more is actually expected. This saying does not readily work in the political climate of this merger called Nigeria because most times much is given to one and less is gotten in return. A lot of examples of those that much is given and less or nothing is gained readily comes to mind but not for the purpose of this piece. So, when you see a radical departure from the line or school of non-performing administrators like Gov. Ododo Ahmed Usman, it is not out of place to display such a different…