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Titus Eleweke, South East Editor AWKA, Anambra – The former lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and the lead counsel to IPOB, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has stated that it is mischievous for anyone to claim that he was paid to defend Kanu. Ejiofor explained that the purported $19,000 paid into his account was credited in error and was immediately transferred to the person for whom it was intended, based on the direct instruction of Nnamdi Kanu. He further stated that on Monday he would publicly disclose full details regarding the…
Titus Eleweke, South East editor AWKA, Anambra – The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has urged women to move from the periphery to the center of national conversations on gender equality and development. In a statement issued on Sunday in Awka to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day, themed “Give To Gain,” Dr. Soludo emphasized the need for women to participate actively in political discussions and decision-making processes. According to her, while discussions and advocacy efforts have been made to improve women’s welfare, greater commitment and practical actions are required to achieve meaningful progress. “Women…
L-R: Country Director, Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Nigeria, Mark Smithson; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter; Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; and Deputy Country Director, DBT Nigeria, Morayo Adekunle; at the courtesy visit by the British Deputy High Commissioner and his team to the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. Admin I Monday, March 09. 26 LAGOS, Nigeria – British Deputy High Commissioner, Lagos, Jonny Baxter recently paid a courtesy call to the management staff of Fidelity Bank Plc…
Govt, private sector stakeholders seek coordinated reforms, stronger industry collaboration Admin I Monday, March 09.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Senior policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders convened at the Insurance Sector Transformation Consultative Forum 2026, with the aim of accelerating reforms, rebuilding consumer trust, and unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s insurance industry. The high-level forum, held on Thursday in Victoria Island, brought together key stakeholders from government, regulatory institutions, financial services, and the broader insurance ecosystem to deliberate on practical strategies to transform the sector under the theme, “Driving Collective Advocacy for the Transformation of Nigeria’s Insurance Industry.” The consultative…
L-R; Taiwo Ajagunsegun and Collins Jatto, 1st runners-up; Kelvin Orhungul, Winner; Adaobi Okerekeocha, Chief Innovation Officer, Interswitch; Joseph Ifekwe and Godspower Uyanga, Winners; Victor Onuchukwu and Dauda Dauda, 2nd runners-up of the Interswitch Technovation 4.0 Hackathon which held recently at the Interswitch Innovation Lab in Lagos Admin I Monday, March 09. 26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has successfully concluded the Grand Finale of its Technovation 4.0 Hackathon, awarding a total of ₦10 million in cash prizes to top teams whose innovative solutions stood out during the rigorous multiple…
Admin I Monday, March 09. 26 ABUJA, Nigeria – Clubs that fail to honour matches in the national preliminaries of this year’s President Federation Cup competition will be fined the sum of N1 million. NFF’s Director of Competitions, Ruth David, made this clear in a statement on Monday, in which she also announced that the State preliminaries of the nation’s oldest football competition will take place between 22nd March and 26th April. The State preliminaries kick off on Sunday, 22nd March, and any club that fails to show up for any match after concluding registration for the competition…
BY BLAISE UDUNZE I Monday, March 09.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – The past recurring conflicts on other continents and the current developments in the Middle East are a clear reminder to the world that energy markets are deeply linked to conflict and uncertainty, as experienced across the globe today. The rise in geopolitical tensions with Iran, Israel, and the United States has led to a sudden increase in global crude oil prices. Some individuals may question what business the war has with Nigeria. The country is getting a temporary fiscal boost, knowing fully well that prices now surpass the…
BY OUR FOREIGN DESK THOUSANDS of families have been left homeless and vital lifelines shattered following a devastating wave of US-Israeli strikes, it was revealed last night. In a harrowing report released by the Red Crescent Society, officials warned that the scale of destruction has reached a “critical” tipping point, with nearly 10,000 buildings reduced to rubble or left dangerously unstable. The most heart-wrenching toll has been felt by those trying to save lives. The Red Crescent confirmed that 11 medical staff members have been “martyred” while working on the frontlines of the crisis. The carnage didn’t stop at…
By SCM REPORTER I March 9, 2026 MOJTABA Khamenei has officially seized the reins of power in Iran, breaking his silence for the first time as the nation’s new Supreme Leader with a defiant message to the West. In a statement steeped in religious rhetoric and military undertones, the 56-year-old son of the late Ali Khamenei signaled that the Islamic Republic has no intention of softening its hardline stance. Addressing the “courageous Iranian nation,” the new Leader opened with traditional Islamic invocations before pivoting to a pledge of continued resistance. ”Today, as we assume this leadership trust, we pledge…
By Our Football Correspondent in Jos PLATEAU UNITED produced a performance of pure class as they tore through Niger Tornadoes to secure a comprehensive 3-0 victory at the New Jos Stadium. On a day when the hosts looked a level above, the “Peace Boys” didn’t just win—they dominated. From the first whistle, Plateau United’s stars shone under the Jos sun, leaving the visitors from Minna chasing shadows in a Matchday 29 masterclass. It took just six minutes for the breakthrough to come, and it was the clinical Vincent Temitope who sparked the celebrations. Reacting quickest in the box,…
