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Guaranty Trust Bank has dragged Demola Shogunle’s Stanbic IBTC, Standard Chartered Bank, Jaiz Bank, NDIC (liquidator for Heritage Bank), and no fewer than 56 top executives of 13 commercial banks to court as a pending suit between GTBank and Afex Commodity Exchange over N17bn Anchor Borrowers Programme loan lingers. The 60 executives including the chairmen, chief executive officers, directors, and company secretaries of the 13 banks are facing contempt proceedings for allegedly failing to implement a No-Debit-Order reportedly placed on the accounts of Afex Commodity Exchange with the banks. In suit no FHC/L/CS/911/2024 involving Guaranty Trust Bank Limited and AFEX…

Moremi Ojudu, the Senior Special Assistant on community engagement in South west to President Bola Tinubu, extends her warmest greetings and felicitations to the Muslim ummah on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir. In a statement released, Moremi expressed her well wishes for the Muslim community around the world, saying, “As the Muslim ummah celebrate Eid all across the world, I ppray that this holy feast will bring abundant joy and blessings to your home. May Allah accept our sacrifice as acts of worship. Wishing you peace, happiness and prosperity.” Moremi’s message of goodwill comes at a time when Muslims all over…

By Adeyemi Obadimu Veron  As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-El-Kabir, TeamNigeria4Change extends warm wishes and felicitations to all members of the Muslim community. This important festival signifies sacrifice, peace, and unity, values that are essential for the progress and development of our society. In line with the spirit of Eid-El-Kabir, if we can recall on Monday, TeamNigeria4Change, led by founder Bestman Nze Jumbo, embarked on a mission to spread joy and goodwill by distributing OUNJE-EKO (food) to vulnerable people in the community. This initiative aimed to provide support to those in need and celebrate the spirit of giving and…

The Founder of Oloyemeji Foundation, Oyewale OYELOLA has felicitated with Muslims in Ogbomoso South local government on the occasion of this year’s Sallah Celebration. Oyelola in a statement issued on Sunday in Ijeru, says Eid-Kabir demonstrates the loving kindness of God towards humanity. He therefore implored the Muslim ummah to imbibe virtues of sacrifices, dedication to service and selflessness. Oyelola promised to continue to impact lives and put smile on downtrodden faces through the Oloyemeji Foundation. He encouraged them to stay strong amidst the economic hardship in the country, stating that people will continue to see positive impacts of President…

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria on this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. He urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s submission to Almighty Allah’s will and called for religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. In his Sallah goodwill message released on Saturday by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Senator Abiru, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions admonished all Nigerians to remain steadfast despite socio-economic challenges facing the nation. He called for more prayers and support for the Nigerian President, His Excellency,…

The Dee Pride Land Circle of Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting peace and harmony among all people, is extending its warmest wishes to Muslims around the world as they celebrate the festival of Salah. In a statement released by the founder, Eng Ekundayo Oduntan, the foundation emphasized the importance of celebrating in peace and harmony, regardless of religious beliefs or cultural differences. “At a time when the world is facing so many challenges, it is more important than ever to come together in a spirit of unity and understanding,” said Oduntan. The foundation also highlighted the significance…

The Oloworo of Oworosoki Kingdom, his Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Saliu has extended his greetings and best wishes to Muslims around the world as they celebrate Eid-El-Kabir. In a message to the Muslim community, Oba Babatunde Saliu expressed his heartfelt congratulations on this auspicious occasion, noting the significance of Eid-El-Kabir in the Islamic calendar. He emphasized the values of faith, sacrifice, and unity that are symbolized by this celebration. “We join our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating Eid-El-Kabir, a time of reflection, prayer, and giving back to those in need. May this special occasion bring peace, joy, and prosperity…

Total telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom, has rejoiced with millions of Muslims in Nigeria on the celebration of the Eid-El-Kabir festival.The company, in a goodwill message on Saturday, called on the Muslim community in the country to use the occasion to pray for the unity, prosperity, and well-being of the nation. “We felicitate with the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria as they celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir festival. We call on them to use the occasion to continue to live up to the tenets of their faith through acts of charity, peaceful co-existence with their neighbours and obedience to the injunctions of the Holy…

The Honourable House of Assembly lawmaker representing Abeokuta South constituency II, Honourable Ayodele Wasiu Sunday popularly known as (IWA) has extends warm greetings and felicitations to Muslims worldwide, and particularly to the people of Ogun State, on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir. Eid-El-Kabir, is known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant celebration for Muslims around the globe. It is a time of, generosity, and reflection on the values of faith and community. In a statement released in Abeokuta by his media Adviser, Adeyemi Obadimu, expressed his heartfelt wishes for peace, prosperity, and harmony for all Muslims celebrating this auspicious…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Muslim Ummar in Nigeria to use the occasion of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim (May Peace Be Upon Him) and strive to emulate his unwavering faith, obidience and dedication to serving the greater good. In his goodwill message to all the Muslims across the world and Ogun State in particular, Governor Abiodun emphasized the importance of submitting to the Almighty God and prioritizing spiritual well-being over worldly desires. He highlighted the significance of selflessness, compassion, and the willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of…