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Interswitch eClat, a health-tech subsidiary of the Interswitch Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing Nigerians with quality healthcare services through innovative health-tech solutions. Dr. Babajide Oyeduntan, Vice President of Business Development and Sales, Interswitch eClat, made this known recently during the Lagos Health Summit 5.0., at the MUSON Center in Lagos. The Lagos Health Summit is an annual conference that brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the latest trends and innovations in healthcare.The theme of this year’s event, ‘The Future of Wellness: Fostering Collaboration for a Healthier Population,’ set the stage for in-depth discussions and…

The dreaded Bloodline group is set to have its acknowledgement ceremony on Friday Night Smackdown, but WWE universe expects a retaliatory attack from Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. Tune in to WWE Network on GOtv (ch 68) at 1am on Saturday to watch the action unfold! Following Roman Reigns’ exit since he lost the championship belt to Rhodes at Wrestlemania XL, Solo Sikoa has taken over as the acting Tribal Chief and he go on about demanding that other superstars, CM Punk most recently, should acknowledge him. While the Bloodline attempted to disrupt a fight in Sikoa’s favour…

The excitement continues for Nigerian Idol Season 9, proudly sponsored by Bigi, the refreshing carbonated soft drink from Rite Foods Limited! This past Sunday’s live show unveiled the top 5 contestants – Chima, Maio, Chioma, Mira Clear, and Lammy – battle it out to become Nigeria’s next singing idol. Throughout the live show, Bigi kept viewers cool and refreshed with its delicious flavors during intense moments. Bigi’s variety of tasty flavours, and fun personality, perfectly complement the high performances that have become synonymous with Nigerian Idol. The latest episode was spiced up by the arrival of guest judges, Ice Prince,…

Ghanaian songstress and composer, Wendy Shay, will be guest on this week’s edition of the Globacom-sponsored African Voices Playmakers on CNN International. The edition will highlight Shay’s abilities and accomplishments that have propelled her to the pinnacle of her profession and her influence in charitable endeavours. Born on February 20, 1996, Shay was originally named Wendy Asiamah Addo. She is a former midwife and nurse who plays a distinctive kind of music that combines hip-hop, highlife, and Afrobeats. “Africa Money” and “Uber Driver” are some of her successful albums. Among other honours, Wendy Shay, a brand ambassador for Ghana’s Youth Employment Agency…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, donated a brand-new car to Desoor Bags, the winner of the Outstanding MSME Clinic award—female category, at the National MSME Awards Night 2024. This Award Ceremony was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday 27th June 2024, to commemorate World MSME Day. The International MSMEs Day and MSME Awards Night 2024 is a twofold event organised by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Office of the Vice President, to celebrate the successes in the Nigerian MSME Sector and develop sustainable solutions for…

There is currently disquiet among the junior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service over the failure of the authorities to provide them with the service’s new uniform free as they did for their senior colleagues. The affected officers have also raised the alarm over the decision of the authorities to make the wearing of the new uniform a condition for them to take part in a promotion examination scheduled for between Monday, July 1, 2024, and Saturday, July 6, 2024. Some of the affected personnel who spoke with Online on Thursday noted that in uniformed organisations, the rank and files…

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has strongly condemned the use of weapons of mass destruction, including dynamites and explosives, by individuals loyal to former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, to terrorise the people of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, ANPE President Dr. Reginald Agamah expressed shock and perturbation at the recent events in the state, describing the actions of Wike and his allies as “egregious and violent” and “utterly reprehensible”. “We unequivocally denounce these actions in the strongest terms possible as terrorism has no place in a democracy,” Dr. Agamah said. “The lives of our…

By Okanga Agila The 10th National Assembly will be etched in the annals of Nigeria’s legislative history as a paradigm of transparency, inclusivity, and fiscal responsibility, and Hon. Kabir Bichi’s stewardship as the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations was the linchpin of this transformative era. His visionary leadership was instrumental in effecting a paradigm shift in the budgetary process, cultivating a culture of public engagement in legislative affairs, and fostering an unprecedented level of accountability and transparency. Throughout his tenure, Hon. Bichi demonstrated a great commitment to his dual roles as Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 34-year-old Glory Samuel for allegedly defrauding a businessman of N120m. According to a press statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, on Wednesday, the arrest stems from a complaint filed on April 1, 2024, regarding suspicious withdrawals totaling N2,068,000 from a complainant’s company bank account. Wakil said, “Acting under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Mohammed, the State Intelligence Department promptly investigated the case. “Their meticulous efforts revealed that the suspect had unlawfully withdrawn a significant amount of N120m from the complainant’s bank account.” The PPRO added, “During…

Three weeks after the revocation of Heritage Bank, customers of the defunct bank have raised alarm over the delayed payment of their trapped deposits by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The President of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria, Uju Ogunbunka, made this disclosure during an interview with Daily Post on Wednesday, 26 June, 2024Ogunbunka, who said NDIC should not procrastinate on the payment to depositors of the defunct bank, explained that NDIC may be facing challenges which are causing the delay in payments to customers of the defunct bank. “Yes, customers are complaining of delays in payment by…