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  Bayelsa man marries Ijaw deity in traditional ceremony A Bayelsa man, Oruebi Raymond Oyinmiebi, has performed a traditional ceremony to marry Bini-Ebi, a revered Ijaw spiritual deity known as the Queen of Wealth and Mother of Love. Oyinmiebi carried ...

  Nia Long got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame surrounded by her family — including sons Massai and Kez — and co-stars Larenz Tate, Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps and Terrence Howard On Wednesday, September 16, the actress received ...

  FirstBank Expo to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural exports FIRST Bank of Nigeria Ltd (FirstBank), says its fifth Agric and Export Expo will focus on strategies to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural export value chain and expand the country’s non-oil export earnings. The ...

  Nollywood couple Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi are celebrating five years of marriage in a special way by renewing their wedding vows. The couple, who have built a home and family together since walking down the aisle, marked the milestone with a beautiful ...

  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, was yesterday conferred with a Doctor of Laws degree, honoris causa, by his alma mater, the University of East London, UEL, in the United Kingdom Presenting Mbah’s citation during the graduation ceremony at ...

  GOV. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has presented the staff of office to Sen. Francis Alimikhena, as the new Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo. Okpebholo presented the staff of office to the new ...

  Anglican Lagos mainland diocese begins 4-Day Synod on Thursday Synod themed “Thus far has the Lord helped us” marks 20th Anniversary of the Diocese THE Anglican Diocese of Lagos Mainland will commence its 4-day synod on Thursday afternoon with ...

  Herder Collapses As 42 Cows Die mysterious in FCT Community: A 41-year-old herder, Musa Lawal, reportedly collapsed after 42 of his cows died in Koroko community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT Treasurer of ...

  Wema Bank Wins Euromoney’s Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 Award …. Recognition Affirms Bank’s Leadership in Digital Innovation and Customer-Centric Banking   Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, ...

  UBA wins national sustainability award for ESG leadership THE United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has won the best financial services company award at the 2026 National Sustainability Achievements Awards. A statement by the bank on Monday in Lagos ...

  Bayelsa’s Karibi-George emerges Miss World Nigeria 2026 Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. The 26-year-old, from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, emerged winner among 20 finalists in a competition themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose.” ...

  Wema Bank’s One-Day MD/CEO, Chinmamanda Ozoakpata, Unveils New Benefits for Children At Wema Bank, we have spent the last few years reimagining what Children’s Day can look like for Nigerian children. What started as a celebration has evolved into ...

  Zenith Bank Expands Into Côte d’Ivoire, Strengthens Regional Banking Presence Zenith Bank Plc has taken a significant step in its pan-African growth strategy with the official launch of its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire. The bank, which recently received regulatory ...

  ALAT at 9: Wema Bank Celebrates Nine Years of Redefining Digital Banking in Nigeria Wema Bank Plc is celebrating the 9th anniversary of ALAT by Wema, Africa’s first fully digital bank, marking nine years of transforming how Nigerians experience ...

  FirstBank Partners Eko Hotels & KEY Academy for ChessMasters 2026 Tournament Lagos, 30 March 2025  – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, ...

  FirstBank Empowers SMEs with AI-Driven Growth Strategies, Hosts SMEConnect Webinar Lagos, 20 March 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold ...

  Zenith Bank Expands Global Footprint With Manchester Branch Commissioning Zenith Bank Plc has strengthened its international presence with the official commissioning of its UK subsidiary, Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, Manchester Branch on March 17, 2026. The high-profile event brought ...

  Five Game-Changing Facts About FirstBank’s MREIF Home Loan For many Nigerians, home ownership has always felt like a long dream parked somewhere between someday and maybe. However, the MREIF Mortgage Loan by FirstBank of Nigeria is quietly changing that narrative. Here are ...

  WEMA BANK ANNOUNCES TOP 10 NOMINEES FOR SARA GIVES TO EMPOWER HER AWARD Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Top 10 nominees for its women-focused award ...

  A bride shared her devastation after over half of her wedding guests failed to attend the ceremony Adding insult to injury, the newlyweds found themselves £22,000 out of pocket after paying for what they thought would be a celebration ...

  WEMA BANK SET TO SPONSOR CELEBRITY PERFORMANCE AT COUPLE’S WEDDING In the spirit of the season of love, Wema Bank has announced the couple who will be getting a special celebrity artiste performance at their wedding on Valentine’s Day, ...

  FIRST HOLDCO PLC – TAKING THE BULL BY THE HORN WITH A RECORD IMPAIRMENT CHARGE; GROWS GROSS EARNINGS TO N3.4 TRILLION FOR THE UNAUDITED FULL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025. First HoldCo Plc has announced its unaudited financial results ...

  Africa’s First Fully Digital Bank, ALAT By Wema Is Getting An Upgrade Wema Bank is once again redefining the future of banking with the upgraded version of ALAT scheduled to go live in January, 2026. Tagged ALAT: The Evolution, ...

  FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026,  Leads Conversation on Economic Growth   Lagos, 2 January 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to ...

  FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher at Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025 Lagos, 26 December 2025  – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, ...