Kingmakers in Oyo Town, on Friday, rejected Gov. Seyi Makinde’s appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The kingmakers, in a letter signed by their legal…
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Expanding Footprint – Nigeria’s FirstBank sets sights on Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon
Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up to…
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EFCC arrests four Chinese, 101 others for internet fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested 105 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, at a business apartment in the Gudu area of Abuja. EFCC’s Head…
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Makinde names Prince Owoade as new Alaafin
Our reporter/ Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the nomination of Prince Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom. The development comes after almost three years of…
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Chad capital calm after deadly Presidential palace assault
Chad’s capital was calm early on Thursday, the morning after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people, mostly assailants, according to the government. Beefed-up…
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