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The sacred month of Ramadan came to an end about 24 hours ago with Eid al-Fitr celebrations which mark the end of the fasting period. This technically raises the issue of how to smoothly return to daily eating habits after the sunrise to sunset, no water or food long hours. Then, breaking the fast at sunset, followed by one to two more meals before dawn. Meals during Ramadan are often more abundant and richer than usual, consumed at unusual hours of the night. As the sacred month of Ramadan comes to an end with Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the…

The president of the Jukun Apex Socio- Cultural and Political Organisation of the Jukun people , the Jukun Development Association of Nigeria (JDAN) Chief Benjamin Bako has warned the suspected Tiv Militia group who were alleged to have killed three ( 3) people and many others injured to take advantage of the generosity and the inclusiveness of the present administration of Dr agbu kafas to live in peace with their host Community or the Jukun people will be prepared to defend their land. Chief Bako stated this in an exclusive interview with Taraba News while reacting to the news of…

Wema Bank has announced its full Year 2023 Audited financial statement, recording profit before tax growth of 196 per cent from ₦14.75bn to N43.59 billion. The bank also proposed a dividend per share of 50kobo; up from 30 kobo in 2022 and deposit growth of 60 per cent to ₦1,860.57bn from ₦1,165.93bn reported in FY 2022. “Return on Equity (ROAE) of 39.28%, NPL of 4.31% and N40billion 1st tranche of Capital raise awaiting final regulatory approvals,” a statement from the bank said. Commenting on the results, the MD/CEO, Mr. Moruf Oseni said, “2023 showcased a revitalised Wema Bank as evidenced…

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced controversial crossdresser, Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine for abusing the naira. Justice Abimbola Awogboro, while sentencing the convict, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira. Before the sentence, the judge asked about his sex, and he quickly replied that he was a man. The judge ruled that the jail term commenced on March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest. It would be recalled that the court had, on…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele is known for prophecies and philanthropy but on a large scale, his prophecies have been saving the lives of Nigerians and other people in the world. As it is known, Primate Ayodele is fond of prophesying ahead of time, his prophecies are mostly warnings and in cases where the recipients refuse to listen, they end up suffering dire consequences and when they listen, they prevent whatever was supposed to happen. For instance, Primate Ayodele has been releasing prophecies concerning the activities of terrorists in Nigeria and all of these prophecies…

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…