Author: Citynews

For almost one year, Nigerians have been made to go through palpable mayhem in the sectors that should drive the nation into bountifulness. Most especially, the economy and security sectors have maintained a constant downtime, leading to an unprecedented perilous season for the citizens of the once-lively nation. The predicament of the country cannot be separated from the current leadership; the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration cannot be exonerated from the country’s current state because the policies of the government are the major factors responsible for hardship. Although President Tinubu’s mantra was ‘Renewed hope’ , many quarters of the country…

Temidayo Adekanye, the former Chief Risk Officer of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has filed a lawsuit against the switching company for what he claims was an unlawful termination of his employment. Adekanye alleges that he was fired months after raising concerns about financial impropriety within the organization. According to court documents obtained by TechCabal, Adekanye is seeking damages totaling one billion naira for wrongful termination and breach of contract. Additionally, he is requesting ₦250 million in special and general damages, ₦150 million for infringement of his fundamental rights, and ₦10 million to cover legal expenses. Alternatively, Adekanye is…

Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN3.50 per share, bringing the total dividend for the 2023 financial year to NGN4.00 per share, with a total value of NGN125.59 billion, which is the highest dividend payout by any bank.In his opening statement at the Annual General Meeting, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, thanked the shareholders for their unflinching support and loyalty to the Zenith brand which has been instrumental…

A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has commanded the appearance of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Arise (TV) Media Group and Fisayo Soyombo, within 30 days, as defendants in a lawsuit filed by an Ogun State born Customs Licensed Agent, Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun. In the writ of summons number: G/2286/24 dated 3rd May, 2024, Chief Egungbohun popularly referred to as IBD Dende institutes the legal action against the trio for assassination of his personality through numerous tweets on their “X” handles as well as broadcast on the Arise Television’s special programme tagged, “The Morning Show” as…

Rt. Hon. Oko Jumbo representing Bonny Constituency has emerged as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Oko becomes the third Speaker under the current administration after Edison Ehie and Martin Amaewhule. Details later…

The failure of the Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo Olu led administration in Lagos State Government to fulfill his electoral promises on Water Transportation to Lagosians has seen the hope of some residents in the affected areas gradually waning off. During the electioneering campaign that ushered in Governor Sanwo Olu for his Second Term in Office, there were several pledges to residents of areas with waterways channels in Lagos including Mende environs. Governor Sanwo-Olu promised to provide water transportation facilities in the areas to enhance accessibility to other parts of the State. Unfortunately, this promises are yet come to fruition as…

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South West), Moremi Ojudu, on Tuesday said that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to promoting economic growth and alleviating poverty for the people of Nigeria. This was made known during a recent meeting with the Ministry of Finance officials where the Presidential Community Engagement Team was appointed into the Special Presidential Panel on Social Investment Programs in Nigeria. During the meeting, a comprehensive report of a survey conducted by the Presidential Community Engagement Team in the Southwest region was delivered to the Committee. The data collected…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated that pregnant women will not be allowed to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s hajj. The Commission’s Chairman, Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi, disclosed this on Wednesday in a Hausa programme aired by a private radio station in Kaduna. According to him, the Saudi authorities have equally threatened to fine Nigeria if the ban on pregnant women is breached. He explained that the law had been there for a long time and would be sustained and enforced this year. “We will not allow any woman with pregnancy, no matter how…

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has responded to the recent jibes of Samuel Oguachuba, identified as Samklef, and Maverick singer Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, aka Brymo. Simi spoke in an interview with media personnel, Angela Yee on her programme titled, ‘Way Up’ on Tuesday. The wife of singer Adekunle Gold said she could not imagine the reasons behind Samklef and Brymo’s talks about nurturing feelings for her but claimed to be happy that her husband was always in her defence. She described their actions as more comedy than anything else anyone could think. When asked how she…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has introduced Clinton, his first son, to the world of filmmaking. In an Instagram post on Monday, Kanayo unveiled Clinton to members of Simpliciter Associates Productions, his production company, on a movie set, announcing he would work as an assistant production manager and personal assistant to him. The veteran actor also cautioned his crew that his son had been recruited to work and should be treated accordingly. He said, “This is Clinton Onyeze Mbaise, my first son. And he is joining us today as assistant production manager and as PA to me. Do not…