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Rite Foods Limited, a leading food and beverage company in the country, has restated its commitment to celebrating Ramadan with Muslim faithful and providing them with refreshing moments through its array of quality brands. As Muslims embark on the Ramadan fast, Rite Foods urges them to adhere to the principles of Islam, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and commitment to its teachings. With an ultra-modern world-class factory and state-of-the-art infrastructure, the proudly Nigerian company has in its product portfolio, 13 variants of Bigi carbonated soft drink (CSD) and premium Table Water, Rite sausages, Fearless energy drink, comprising the Classic and Red Berry…

The Special Assistant on New Media to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola CON FCA YAYI organized a one day retreat and seminar designed to enhance strategic engagement and maximize social media impact.The seminar cum retreat was specially designed for member of the Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi’s New Media Team.The well attended interactive event held at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion, Ilaro, themed “Maximizing unprecedented performance for positive social media visibility has Public Relations expert, Prince Femi Dokunmu as the lead speaker.The members of New Media team who are social influencers across Ogun state, at the seminar session were taken through Etiquettes…

Wigwe, born on August 15, 1966, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, was a prominent Nigerian banker and businessman. He served as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading banking institutions.Joyce Wigwe, elder sister of the late Herbert Wigwe, has spoken about the family tensions that arose after his passing, particularly regarding access to his children and handling his estate.Wigwe, born on August 15, 1966, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, was a prominent Nigerian banker and businessman. He served as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading…

Technology company, Globacom, has collaborated with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy and other stakeholders to host the 2025 International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja. The summit aimed to drive innovation, collaboration, and tangible actions among international stakeholders and experts in the telecommunications sector. The event was organized in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), with Globacom as a co-sponsor. Globacom, the sole owner of the Glo 1 submarine cable, joined other global stakeholders in the telecommunications and digital landscape in the discussions focused on bolstering the resilience of…

In a grand and prestigious ceremony, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, hosted a warm reception in honor of the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olanrewaju Ogunlowo, PhD. The event, held at his residence, brought together top law enforcement officials, esteemed royal fathers, community leaders, and distinguished dignitaries from various sectors.The gathering emphasized the importance of community policing and the collaboration between security agencies and the public. Speaking at the event, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking highlighted the crucial role of synergy in ensuring effective policing and fostering a…

A former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, and four others were on Friday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before the Abia State High Court over alleged misappropriation of N47bn.Orji was arraigned alongside his son, Chinedum Orji, a former Commissioner of Finance for Abia State, Dr. Philip Nto, a government contractor, Obioma King, and a former Director of Finance for Abia State, Romas Madu.They are facing 16 counts of conspiracy to steal and conversion of billions of naira meant for various government programmes preferred against them by the EFCC.When the matter which was before the Chief Judge…

Speaking in an interview on ARISE TV on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had made unwanted advances toward her and is now retaliating against her refusal.Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, alleging that she is facing political punishment for rejecting his advances.Speaking in an interview on ARISE TV on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had made unwanted advances toward her and is now retaliating against her refusal.She also revealed that she has substantial evidence, including screenshots of their conversations, and challenged security agencies to investigate.“He was always calling me on WhatsApp,”…

Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, has reignited a damning allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexually harassing her during her tenure at the commission.In a shocking interview on Arise TV, Nunieh revealed that the harassment occurred at Akpabio’s guest house in Abuja in 2020. She claimed that she slapped the then Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in response to his sexual advances, describing the act as an assertion of her “intolerance for nonsense” as a woman from Rivers State.Akpabio has categorically denied the allegations through a statement issued by…

Afuel tanker explosion has reportedly claimed the lives of multiple passengers in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The incident occurred on Friday morning.SaharaReporters monitored a live video posted by a Facebook user, Orioye Chanter Ijobaibile, showing the raging fire at Iyemanja community, along the expressway in Okolowo axis, Ilorin.In the video, Orioye narrated the horrifying scene, saying, “People are inside the cars, and it is burning. What is even worrisome is that many other trucks that always carry fuel are passing near the fire. That is risky. They may also catch fire. We are just waiting for security operatives to show…

The Consumer Protection Desk (CPD) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Mr. Yahaya Ibrahim who is the Acting Director is facing mounting criticism over its inability to enforce regulatory compliance within Nigerian banks. As trust in the department deteriorates, banks are increasingly ignoring the guidelines designed to protect consumers, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the apex bank oversight.Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor has been urged to address the escalating situation, where several banks have shown blatant disregard for consumer protection standards. Despite the CBN’s robust regulatory framework aimed at promoting fair treatment and safeguarding…