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It was another significant milestone and a long walk to academic excellence, so to speak, as Ameh Emmanuel is officially a PhD scholar in Political Science, awarded at the University of Ibadan’s 2025 Convocation.His journey to this accomplishment has been a long and challenging one, and he celebrated this achievement alongside fellow graduates at the well-attended 2025 “all-academic gown” event held at the University of Ibadan, in theDepartment of European Studies.Hail from the Idoma community in the Ette township of Igbo, Eze, North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Ameh Emmanuel, now a PhD holder, shared his joyous moments with…

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’ lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at promoting quality education delivery across the country.In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank recently renovated the library at Emotan College, Wire Road. This initiative, which was executed under the auspices of the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), was championed by the Phoenix Inductee Class of Fidelity Bank. The FHHP allows Fidelity Bank staff to identify community needs, raise funds, and receive matching support from…

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has taken a significant step towards strengthening the bilateral relations between Nigeria and South Africa in the areas of hospitality, tourism, and travel. This follows a strategic visit by Professor Bobby J. Monroe The Consul General of the Republic of South Africa in Lagos Nigeria to NIHOTOUR headquarters abuja, where he engaged with the Director General/CEO of NIHOTOUR, Aare (Dr.) Abisoye Fagade, FIMC, on fostering deeper collaborations between Nigeria and South Africa.Speaking during the meeting, Aare Abisoye Fagade emphasized the importance of using the tourism potentials of nigeria and the viral Nigerian…

For the fourth consecutive time, a Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has empowered over 500 widows within the Ifako-Ijaiye area of the state.Adewale, who is the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, also distributed 1,500 JAMB forms through his initiative which aims to reduce illiteracy level in his Ifako-Ijaiye constituency I.Noting his passion for poverty alleviation, the lawmaker said he was particularly drawn to the widows and widowers because of how society isolates them.”The set of Nigerians are mostly unhappy. They are isolated, deprived and only a few of them have enough to keep them going.…

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Transparency and Accountability has condemned the recent viral video alleging that fuel sold at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, filling stations burns faster than that produced by the Dangote Refinery and sold through MRS outlets, among other falsehood being disseminated by some sponsored individuals, mainly through the social media. Speaking at the press conference, the convener of the Grassroots Democratic Initiatives, Razaq Oladosu Buska and the convener of the Center Against injustice and Domestic Violence, Gbenga Soloki, described the video as outrightly misleading, completely unfounded, and lacking any scientific or empirical…

A legal battle has emerged between a Kwara-based website/graphic designer, Abdulazeez Adewale Adekanye, trading under the name Sanctum Zeez Graphics, and Providus Bank Plc. The case, filed at the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, seeks redress over allegations of contractual breaches and rights violations by the bank. According to court documents, the plaintiff, claims that Providus Bank unlawfully placed a Post No Debit (PND) restriction on his bank account without a court order. The restriction allegedly resulted in financial losses and infringed on his constitutional right to ownership of moveable property. The lawsuit, identified as Suit No: FHC/L/CS/218/2025, presents several…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that an Independent Power Plant that would provide 24 hours uninterrupted electricity to most parts of the State, especially Abeokuta, the State capital, would be ready for commissioning in the next eight weeks.Governor Abiodun who stated this after inspecting the 30 Megawatts power plant located at Onijogangan near Ewekoro, noted that the project which is in collaboration with private sector partners, is the first phase of Ogun State Light Up Project.According to the governor, the project is in line with his promise to provide uninterrupted power supply to major cities and towns…

The controversy surrounding the paternity of the daughter of Abuja based lady, Adaobi Alagwu has once again popped up in the media with her release of a DNA certificate which businessman, Dr Tunde Ayeni emphatically describes as “not only compromised but fake.” In a press release, which he personally signed, Dr Ayeni noted: “This lady is being clever by half. She is haunted by her past and is truly desperate. It is this desperation that is pushing her on this journey to infamy and ultimate disgrace.”“It has become necessary to once again address the persistent and campaign of blackmail, deceit,…

Sterling Bank Limited has been indicted as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) seeks the temporary forfeiture of N1,373,180,510.07 Kaduna State fund allegedly hidden in the bank.The fund is believed to have been diverted from the Kaduna Light Rail Project’s budget into the account of a private company.Although the project was funded by the government of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai, it was never executed.The commission reported tracing N1.373 billion to an account belonging to Indo Kaduna Marts JV Nig. Ltd.The anti-graft agency stated that the money was “allegedly diverted into a private account.”While a source confirmed…

This weekend, CNN International’s popular magazine program, African Voices sponsored by Technology Company, Globacom, will showcase the inspiring story of Nigerian music sensation, Patoranking. Host Larry Madowo sits down with the artist to discuss his remarkable journey from the streets of Lagos to global stardom.Patoranking, born Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, is a renowned Afrobeats and reggae-dancehall singer-songwriter. His rise to fame began as a street performer, and he has since released several hit albums, including “God Over Everything” (2016), “Wilmer” (2019), “Three” (2020), and “World Best” (2023). African Voices will also feature Derrick Cobinnah, founder of Forces Help Africa, a non-governmental…