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…Credit: Showmax Premier League and Premier League productionsThe international break is here, but with Showmax Premier League Pulse, we’re still bringing you the best in player interviews. This week, we have an exclusive and insightful chat with Brighton & Hove’s African star, Yankuba Minteh. Get ready to dive into his journey through the Premier League, and discover a personal glimpse into his deep connection with his home country, Gambia. Please feel free to use all content for your publication. Should you choose to use any of the content, kindly credit Showmax Premier League.    Being humble is one of the most important qualities for any…

…Commemorates women’s month through its 5 for 5 PromoReinforcing its reputation as a pro-women and inclusion-driven bank, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has disbursed a total of N11,000,000 to 131 women across Nigeria in the women’s month draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The highly anticipated draw took place on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Aba, Nigeria.Introduced in 2021, the 5 for 5 Promo is Wema Bank’s dedicated avenue for rewarding its customers for their active loyalty to the brand, its products, and offerings. Over the course…

Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has once again highlighted the importance of promoting non-oil exports as it recently hosted the 18th edition of its dedicated capacity development training tagged Export Management Programme (EMP 18). The programme, which was held recently in Lagos provided a platform for entrepreneurs interested in exploring global trade opportunities to scale and acquire relevant expertise. Hosted in partnership with the Lagos Business School (LBS), the 5-day intensive program focused on equipping entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to explore international market opportunities and strengthen their capacity to thrive in the export sector. “At Fidelity Bank,…

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment through its International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar, themed: “Accelerating Action: Breaking Barriers & Creating Equal Opportunities”. The event provided a platform for thought leaders, professionals, and advocates to emphasize the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality by breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women across all sectors. Speaking at the event, Polaris Bank’s Executive Director, Mrs. Abimbola Ozomah conveyed greetings from the Managing Director/CEO, Management, and Staff of the Bank, highlighting the importance of the day. “International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the…

It has come to our attention that following the communal clash between Ifon-Osun and Ilobu communities in Osun State, Ilobu town has released a press statement alleging that the people of Erin-Osun have now joined forces with Ifon-Osun town to attack Ilobu town.The Erin-Osun Vanguards would like to state that we have nothing to do with the latest communal clash that happened between Ilobu and Ifon-Osun towns that resulted in loss of lives and property on both sides.We would like to state that Erin-Osun people are peaceful and law-abiding and we are not easily provoked. Let us state categorically that…

 From Left: Adeyinka Adebayo, Group Executive Director, West, and Central Africa, Omnicom Media Group; with Doris Ohanugo, Executive Head, DSTV Media Sales, Multichoice Nigeria; IK Osakioduwa, Host, Nigerian Idol Season 10; Biola Aransiola,  Brand Manager for Bigi at Rite Foods Limited;  Iyanya Onoyom, and Ric Hassani, both Judges of the Nigerian Idol Season 10 Show;  during an interactive session on Nigerian Idol Season 10 in Lagos, on Thursday, 20th March 2025, sponsored by the Bigi Brand of Rite Foods Limited. Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, a flagship brand of Rite Foods Limited, proudly announces its return as the headline sponsor of Nigerian Idol Season 10, reinforcing…

Glo Foundation has teamed up with Lagos Food Bank to launch a large-scale food distribution initiative, targeting thousands of residents in Ilaje community, Bariga, Lagos State, in a concerted effort to combat food insecurity and provide vital support to vulnerable populations. The event marked the beginning of a nationwide food drive by Glo Foundation, set to support hundreds of thousands of Nigerians across several states. The recipients, made up of mostly women received food pack containing essential items, including rice, garri, spaghetti, noodles, tomato paste, toothbrushes, sardines, salt, vegetable oil, and seasoning cubes in a carnival like atmosphere filled with…

In a significant development for Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem, Logidoo continues to transform the logistics landscape with its flagship platform, Afridoo. The e-commerce logistics solution has cemented its position as a game-changer for businesses across the continent, showing exceptional traction and impressive growth metrics. Afridoo’s seamless solutions for order management, stock control, and fulfillment have driven a remarkable 187% increase in subscriptions, clearly indicating rising market confidence in Afridoo’s capabilities. The platform has also processed 117% more orders compared to previous periods, showcasing its robust infrastructure and ability to scale with merchant demands. Logidoo Image 13.jpegPerhaps most significantly, 47% of…

…Texas (Yellow) House Wins Top Prize  The 2nd Inter-House Sports Competition of Bosede Idehen International Academy/Springfield Private School took place on March 21, 2025, marking another milestone in the school’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence. The event was filled with excitement, as students demonstrated their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit in various sporting activities.  Parents in attendance expressed their excitement and pride, as they watched their children showcase their talents. One parent shared, This was a wonderful experience. Seeing what our kids are capable of brings us so much joy, and it’s even better sharing this moment with other…

In a video dated November 2024, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele stated that the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC) will face some issues in the year 2025.Primate Ayodele made this revelation in a video sighted by this publication, making it known that if the party doesn’t resolve the crisis that would come up within the party, 2025 would be a year of defections from the party.As it is known that defection is always a thing of opposition parties and bearing in mind that President Tinubu has spent barely two years in his administration, defection…