Author: Citynews

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2023, achieving a remarkable triple-digit growth of 125% in gross earnings from NGN945.6 billion reported in 2022 to NGN2.132 trillion in 2023. According to the audited financial results for the 2023 financial year presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), this impressive triple-digit growth in gross earnings resulted in a Year-on-Year (YoY) increase of 180% in Profit Before Tax (PBT) from NGN284.7 billion in 2022 to NGN796 billion in 2023. Profit After Tax (PAT) also recorded triple-digit growth of 202% from NGN223.9 billion to NGN676.9 billion in…

Suspected land grabber, Mukaila Salau AKA Actor has been fingered in the murder of Kazeem Idowu Keshinro, a staffer of Ikosi-Ejirin local government for reasons yet unknown in an incident that happened on Monday, 1st of April, 2024 Kazeem Idowu, who is also a hunter had reportedly went on his routine hunting activities in Ota when he was suddenly attacked on the order of Mukaila Salau who was also present at the site he was hunting on. According to the deceased elder brother, Abdulhakeem Keshinro, there has never been any interaction between his younger brother and Mukaila Salau but he…

The magnificent R&A City Hotel situated in Ikeja, Lagos will welcome a mammoth crowd of celebrities, dignitaries, boardroom marshals, traditional rulers, religious leaders, political icons and great actors from other sectors of the Nigerian economy to felicitate with High Celebrity Squard International Magazine as it clocks 5 years in the Nigerian media space. The event, scheduled to take place on Sunday the 21st of April, 2024 by 2pm will also witness the decoration of selected Nigerian dignitaries who will be inducted into the HiCESRA Hall of Fame as well as outstandingly industrious individuals led by the indefatigable Executive Governor of…

A new cryptocurrency, Chambs, has entered the digital market with promises of revolutionizing utility tokens. Offering a plethora of features and benefits, including payments, staking, and a cutting-edge web3 social media platform, Chambs has quickly caught the attention of crypto enthusiasts worldwide. Powered by the Solana blockchain, Chambs boasts a seamless and efficient network, ensuring fast transactions and low fees. What sets Chambs apart is its unique mining model, which allows users to mine Chambs tokens for free on a daily basis. With the potential to claim up to 8,300 Chambs daily, equivalent to $4.7 USDT worth, users have the…

Flyweight boxer, Sikiru “Isho” Ogunyaju, has taken a jibe at the current national flyweight champion, Sifon “Best” Iwatt, saying his title win was a fluke.  Ogunyaju is scheduled to confront Iwatt in a national challenge fight at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, on May 1. Iwatt secured the maiden title of his professional career and won the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophyat at GOtv Boxing Nigth 30 held in December, after a unanimous decision win against Saheed ‘Eagle’ Azeez.  In his interview ahead of the fight, Ogunyaju said Iwatt will get the hit of a…

Two yet-to-be-identified passengers were reported flung into the lagoon and many others injured during an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday. A video shared on Sabi Radio’s Instagram account on Wednesday shows the moment men of the Nigerian Marine Police were carrying out a rescue operation for the two victims. The accident involving an LT 18 seater with number plate FKJ 872 YA occurred by Adeniyi Adele inward Lagos Island. The Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, said in a statement that the driver of the vehicle, who was on speed,…

The Moruf Oseni’s led Wema Bank PLC has incurred over N9 Billion in court cases as at December 2023. This was revealed in the bank’s full year 2023 financial statement which was released recently. Newsextra observed that the previous year’s litigation claims was a little above N8 Billion, indicating that the bank had more legal issues to deal with in 2023. Meanwhile as at September 2023, the litigations were pegged at N8.067 Billion but within three months, there was an exponential increase in legal damages. Although litigations are unavoidable in businesses but a continued increase could be dangerous for businesses…

…urges patriotism for national prosperity As Nigerian Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr with their counterparts across the world, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, says he joins other faithful in their steadfast belief that Almighty Allah will listen to their supplications and meet their needs at this time. Dr. Obasa’s prayer came in his congratulatory message to Muslims for having the divine privilege from Allah to partake in the Ramadan. According to Obasa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, the Eid-el-Fitr is not just a time to eat and be merry,…

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties, has extended his warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr. He acknowledged their steadfastness and consistency during the 30-day fasting period, which ended yesterday. In his congratulatory message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking emphasized the importance of prayer in moving the country forward. He urged all Muslim brothers and sisters to intensify their prayers and work towards fostering more unity and tolerance, which are the core values of Islamic teachings. As the Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land, he highlighted that…

Telecommunications company, Globacom, has sent a goodwill message to the Muslim faithful in Nigeria as they complete the 30-day fast which is one of the cardinal obligations of Islam. The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which the Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. “It is a month of sacrifice, abstinence and, above all, love to all. We therefore encourage Nigerians to show love and be their neighbour’s keeper,” Globacom noted in a press statement issued in Lagos. Said the company, “As they celebrate Eid-El Fitr festival, we call on…