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The Nigerian Idol Season 9 top 4 contestants delivered unforgettable performances on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in a thrilling episode of Nigeria’s premier music reality show. Still, the night ended on a bittersweet note as contestant Maio was eliminated. Chioma, Chima, Mira Clear, and Lammy electrified the audience with their dual performance, taking on Nigerian hits and international R&B classics. The evening’s excitement peaked with the guest appearance of Nigerian hip-hop artist M.I Abaga, who joined the judging panel. Chioma’s rendition of Chike’s “Hard to Find” showed her exceptional vocal skills and commanding stage presence. Her fierce interpretation of Rihanna’s “Man…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has urged state governments to brace up for the tax reforms about to be released. Adedeji emphasised the importance of a robust Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) system at 155th Meeting of the Joint Tax Board (JTB) in Suleja, Niger State. He enjoined the state governments on the need to optimise revenue collection “for socioeconomic and human development.” According to him, “at this critical point in time, it is necessary to strengthen the fabric of our IGR capacity to ensure that the revenue administration processes, especially at the subnational level, become…

When Jesus was in the middle of the storm with his disciples and some passengers, He slept off while everyone was panicking and when they woke him up to inform him about the deadly storm, he simply said a word to the storm and it immediately became calm. People who were there marveled and said ‘What manner of man is this that even the storm listens to him.’ Similarly, Prophet Elijah called down fire and stopped rain, Joshua caused the sun to shine even in the night, Moses parted the red sea, Elisha crossed River Jordan and in addition to…

Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the promotion of 337 employees across various departments. This significant milestone underscores the bank’s commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work, dedication and outstanding contributions of its employees. At a recent town hall meeting, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Union Bank, Yetunde Oni, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and growth. She said these well-deserved promotions reflect this commitment and the bank’s continuous efforts to empower its workforce and drive organisational success. Speaking after the announcement, Oni said: “Today, we celebrate the achievements of our colleagues who…

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries is literally swimming in a pool of debt scandal as Nova Merchant Bank Limited filed a winding-up petition before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, against the firm. The bank is seeking to recover a loan of N6,205, 575,569.93 (Six Billion, Two Hundred and Five Million, Five Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Sixty Nine Naira, Ninety Three Kobo) granted the firm. The suit marked: FHC/L/CP/1044/2024 has been assigned to justice Chukwujekwu Aneke. Listed as respondents in the suit are; Central Securities Clearing System Plc, Access Bank Plc, Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Citi Bank Plc,…

…To collaborate on LBS Agribusiness Management and Greener HOPE Agricultural Productivity Programme In continuation of the efforts of the leadership of the ORIGIN Tech Group to engender a more cordial relationship between the towns and the gowns, and other various layers of ORIGIN Tech stakeholders, the Chairman of ORIGIN Tech Group, Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel played host to the members of the Executive Education of the Lagos Business School (LBS)-Pan-Atlantic University during a courtesy visit led by its Director of Business Education, Mr. Victor Banjo, mni as well as Mr. Olatayo Folayan, Business Development Manager and Mr. Afolabi Oyewunmi, Relationship…

Cristiano Ronaldo has so often been Portugal’s saviour that potentially becoming the villain brought him to tears. The 39-year-old superstar was shown crying after missing a 105th-minute penalty in the Selecao’s Euro 2024 last-16 victory over Slovenia on Monday. Despite multiple attempts at goal and then Jan Oblak saving his spot kick, Ronaldo could not pierce Slovenia’s sturdy defensive wall and eventually, the match finished goalless across 120 minutes, leading to penalties. Taking Portugal’s first spot kick, this time the former Real Madrid hitman did find the net and his team triumphed 3-0 on penalties after Diogo Costa saved all…

Chelsea Football Club has completed the signing of midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30 million. The 25-year-old becomes the fourth summer acquisition for the Blues, following the arrivals of Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu. Dewsbury-Hall played a crucial role in Leicester’s Championship-winning season, contributing 12 goals and 14 assists under former manager Enzo Maresca, who has also made the move to Stamford Bridge this summer. The transfer is expected to significantly aid Leicester in meeting Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), although it remains unclear whether the club will be fully compliant. Dewsbury-Hall’s departure marks the end…

The Netherlands swept into their first European Championship quarter-final since 2008 as Donyell Malen scored twice in a 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch an early lead but they were unable to convert pressure into a crucial second goal until the Liverpool forward set up Malen with seven minutes remaining in Munich. Romania were gritty but out-classed, lacking the quality to punish their opponents’ profligacy before Malen added his second on the counter in stoppage-time. The victory put the Oranje on course for a quarter-final clash with Turkey or Austria, who…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) Foundation, in collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria and others, has extended its aid to the widows, widowers, and ailing journalists of 23 deceased journalists in the country. To this end, the distribution of gift items to the 23 beneficiaries was held on Saturday, 29th of June 2024, at The City Pulse Lounge LTV8, Agidingbi Ikeja. This event marked the second edition of NASRE Foundation’s outreach programme, aimed at providing financial and moral support to journalists in need. The foundation supported 23 beneficiaries from Ogun and Lagos States, who are widows, widowers, and…