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  …Demands N1.5bn as damages Former Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President (SVP), Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), Temidayo Adefemi Adekanye, has alleged that he was sacked by his ex-employer for raising the alarm over financial misappropriation in the company. He made the revelation in the Statement of Material Fact attached with a N1.5 billion damage suit slammed on NIBSS at the National Industrial Court, Lagos. He is praying the court to declare that termination of his employment by NIBSS on January 15, 2024, was unlawful, wrongful and unjustified. He sought an order of court “reinstating…

By Adeyemi Obadimu Arsenal’s hopes of clinching the Premier League title were dashed as Manchester City defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in a crucial match on Tuesday 14th of May 2024. Despite a strong start to the season, Arsenal’s title ambitions took a blow as Manchester City asserted their dominance with a convincing victory over their rivals. The defeat leaves Arsenal trailing behind in the title race and facing an uphill battle to catch up with the league leaders. Arsenal fans were left disappointed as their team failed to secure a crucial victory against Aston villa that would have kept their…

—-Says Ogun Governor is the leader of APC in Ogun state. Senator Solomon Adeola, the senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District has stated that there is no competition or any rilvary between him and the governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun over issues of party politics and governance of the state as they are on the same page for the development of Ogun State. Senator Adeola, who was reacting swiftly to a speculative story published by an online medium, SocietyNow.ng titled “ Dapo Abiodun, Adeola Yayi Battle for Support of Ogun APC Members” said that governor is the leader…

Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company, joins the global recognition of families as the foundation of society on this year’s International Day of Families, celebrated annually on May 15th. The theme of the 2024 International Day of Families “Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Families,” honors the significance of strong family bonds in nurturing love, understanding, and stability, and Rite Foods acknowledges the various forms families take as well as their crucial role in providing care and support to individuals. This aligns perfectly with the company’s long-held belief that families are the backbone of a healthy community, and given…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has tasked the Presidential Aides on community engagement to ensure adequate feedback to the presidency on the happenings at the various zones in the country. Akpabio gave this charge when the Forum of Senior Special Assistants to the President on Community Engagement paid him a courtesy call in his office on Tuesday. The Senate President told the six Presidential Aides, representing each of the six geo-political zones of the country, to see themselves as Ambassadors of the Presidency at the various zones with responsibility to report back on the activities at the grassroots.…

Telecommunications operator, Globacom, has counseled secondary school girls to pursue their dreams with passion in order to get to leadership positions in future. Mrs Kemi Fadipe, who represented the company at the 2024 edition of Girls in ICT Day held in Lagos on Thursday, encouraged them to focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects to lay a strong foundation for leadership roles.  She also advised the girls to seek mentorship and guidance from successful women, and to build a network of supportive peers, teachers, family members, and mentors who will help them in their journey. “Taking on responsibilities demonstrates…

Sadly, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 adjourned the hearing of Abayomi Oluwasesan and his wife who were charged by the IGP Kayode Egbetokun for gaining access to several millions of investors funds ($87m) of Afriq Arbitrage System, an online financial trading platform. Although the matter was mentioned for hearing, the trial could not go on because of the absence of the Defendant lawyer.. The prosecutor Sidi Abdulrasheed reported to the court that the SAN holding brief for the suspect sent a letter requesting for an adjournment due to an emergency trip outside his…

  Manchester City’s bid to win a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title will be on the line when they visit Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. The match will be broadcast live on GOtv. The reigning champions currently trail Arsenal by one point, but victory over the host tonight will put them in a firm position to clinch the title on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium if they defeat Westham United. Tune in GO Premier League (ch 66) at 8pm to watch the match. Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has urged his side to give their best to secure victory. “We have something…

The lingering allegation of cyberbullying, cyber stalking against Humble Prince Etang, Donald Micheal Ubi, Dennis Okoi and Michael Okoh at the Federal High Court has been adjourned till May, 22nd and the accused remanded at Kuje prison. Justice Joyce Abdumalik who was saddled with the responsibility of hearing the case filed by the IGP on behalf of Jesam Michael against the accused ordered the remand of the accused in the Kuje Correctional Centre until May 22nd, when the case is slated to come up for hearing and bail application verdict. It would be recalled that the CEO of Afriq Arbitrage…

In what can be described as a remarkable acknowledgment of outstanding achievement and dedicated service, a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s entrepreneurial, public service, and security sectors, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, has been nominated for the esteemed Africa Illustrious Award. The award, renowned for celebrating individuals and organisations making significant contributions to the advancement of Africa, shines a spotlight on excellence across various fields. In a recent letter of nomination signed by one of the members of the organisation team, Prof. Harris Madueke, and addressed to Ogunsan, “the Africa Illustrious Award is a revered and prestigious African honor, conferred on individuals and…