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  Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited has announced the early closure of some branches and a temporary disruption of its digital services due to a planned system maintenance exercise. The company disclosed in an E-mail sent to its customers on ...

  FCMB Group Plc reported a profit after tax of N82.4bn for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, reflecting a 68 per cent growth compared to N49.2bn in the same period last year. This was disclosed in the bank’s ...

  The Federal Government has set aside N700bn from the federation account for the implementation of the distribution of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative, according to the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and ...

  Magistrates in Cross River State have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, citing the government’s failure to address their long-standing demands on welfare, promotions, and working conditions. The decision was announced in Bulletin Number 2, issued ...

  United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to deport all immigrants in the United States illegally over his upcoming four-year term. In an interview aired Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump detailed his vision for a broad ...

  No fewer than 17,000 ad-hoc staff employed by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, on Sunday, have alleged the commission of not paying their allowances. The workers who expressed their grievances ...

  Cole Palmer struck two second-half penalties to help Chelsea come from two goals down to claim an outstanding 4-3 victory at Tottenham and pile the pressure on home boss Ange Postecoglou. This latest impressive result for Enzo Maresca’s young ...

  Jamal Musiala came off the bench to rescue an injury-hit Bayern Munich, scoring twice in a 4-2 victory over lowly Heidenheim, which sent his side six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday. With the top ...

  Manchester City failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday as high winds caused the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool to be postponed. City had the chance to go ...

  President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the transformative changes underway in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of security and the economy. Acknowledging the tough challenges the nation faces, Tinubu emphasised that progress was being made. The President, who ...

  West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club announced. In a statement, the club said, “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family, and ...

  The Labour Party has announced plans to take legal action against four of its House of Representatives members who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers—Chinedu Okere, Mathew Donatus, Akiba Bassey, and Esosa Iyawe—were announced ...

  New mom Ivy Ifeoma, wife of singer Paul Okoye, has addressed a follower who questioned the authenticity of her breast milk due to its color. Ivy Ifeoma shared a video of her breast milk on Instagram, prompting a follower ...

  The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a chemical explosion at 291 Old Abeokuta Motor Road, opposite Vetland Secondary School in the Agege area of the state. According to Daily Post, the explosion occurred around 6pm on ...

  The Nigerian Police Force has said many cases of missing girls and rituals are linked to h00kup culture in the country. The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, Omolola Odutola, revealed this on Wednesday when she was ...

  Blaqbonez has kickstarted a debate on social media — X, after announcing he is “50 times bigger” than Asake. It ensued when a fan revisited a 2019 tweet where Asake requested a follow-back from Blaqbonez. Blaqbonez claimed that his ...

  Reno Omokri has shared a thought-provoking message on his X page, emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal boundaries and discretion on social media. Omokri noted that many individuals mistakenly attribute their misfortunes to external factors, such as “village people” ...

  Binta Ayo Mogaji has United with her ex, Jibola Dabo to celebrate their son, Fareed Ademide’s convocation. She shared photos of herself and Jibola Dabo at their son’s convocation at Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State. Taking to her Instagram page, ...

  Nigerian music stars Asake and Ayra Starr have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. The duo will compete in the Best International Act category alongside global superstars like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Nicki ...

  The Lagos State Government has shut down Blessed Happy Homes Superstore, located at 6th Avenue, 13th Road, FESTAC Town, for selling expired Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and breaching health and safety regulations. The action, executed by the Lagos State ...

  Afrobeats sensation Asake has been crowned Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artist of 2024, marking his second year at the top. The announcement underscores a phenomenal year for Asake, whose innovative sound and electrifying performances have captivated audiences globally. Trailing closely ...

  This is such a sad news! Fire has destroyed the Lagos home of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe. Property and valuables worth millions of Naira, were destroyed in the inferno. The actress confirmed the incident on her social media, expressing ...

  The Federal Government has fired some civil servants with degrees from private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. The directive affected federal workers who graduated from the institutions from 2017 to date. The Director of Information and Public ...

  Global leader in video streaming services, Netflix, has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to exit Nigeria, reiterating its commitment to the country’s burgeoning creative industry. The streaming giant responded to the speculation on Wednesday in an email to The Punch. ...

  The Kwara State Government has sanctioned the schoolteacher accused of mistreating a National Youth Service Corps member (name withheld) posted to the Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. The government, in a joint statement by the Commissioner of ...