CIBN Honours 755 Industry Leaders at Prestigious Fellowship Investiture
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) will honour 755 leaders and professionals from the banking industry, government, private sector and academia at its 2026 Fellowship Investiture tomorrow in Lagos. The ceremony will recognise the awardees for their contributions to the banking profession, the economy and the promotion of ethics and professionalism. Among those…
Chelsea Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez Eyes Early Return from Injury Layoff
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is targeting a return from injury earlier than expected after making progress in his recovery from a broken jaw, according to Sky Sports. The Argentina international underwent surgery after sustaining the injury during Chelsea’s visit to Everton earlier this month and had initially indicated that he would be “back in a…
Ancelotti Leaves Alisson Out as Brazil Unveils Squad for November Friendlies
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a youthful 26-man squad for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore, leaving out Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker while insisting he remains the country’s best goalkeeper. The squad was announced on Thursday at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil will face Japan on November 14…
2027 Elections: INEC Receives Over 4,800 Claims, 600 Objections on Voter Register
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received over 4,800 claims and about 600 objections on the preliminary voter register, with a promise that the discrepancies will be corrected before the final register is certified on December 15, 2026. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan SAN, disclosed this on Friday when the Economic…
NDC defends Obi’s single-term pledge, dismisses Okorocha’s ‘gambling’ claim
The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has thrown its weight behind the single-term presidential pledge by its Presidential candidate ahead of January 16 2027. Peter Obi. The NDC described describing it as a constitutional commitment to performance, national stability and leadership accountability rather than a political gamble, adding that Obi had voluntarily…
Sowunmi Challenges Utomi Over Claim That Obi Could Strengthen Naira to ₦500/$1
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Segun Sowunmi, has faulted Pat Utomi’s claim that Peter Obi could strengthen the naira to ₦500 per dollar if elected president. In a post on X on Friday, Sowunmi described the proposal as “a textbook example…
2027: Atiku’s Son Unveils Plans to Back Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid
Alhaji Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku, on Friday unveiled his 2027 mobilisation plan in the six geo-political zones for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The former vice-president’s son who is the founder and chairman of Haske Bola Tinubu Organisation (HBTO) a political mobilisation and support platform in Abuja at the All Progressives…
‘Daddy Loves You Specially’: D’banj Remembers Late Son Eight Years After Tragic Death
By Wasiu Rokibat Nigerian music star Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has paid an emotional tribute to his late son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, eight years after his tragic death. The singer took to his Instagram page to remember the toddler, fondly known as Daniel D3rd, expressing his enduring love for him and reflecting…
Seven Modular Refineries Set to Commence Operations in 2027
Nigeria’s modular refining sector is expected to expand next year, with seven new refineries projected to commence operations with a combined capacity of 83,000 barrels per day, according to Argus Media’s George Maher-Bonnett. Maher-Bonnett disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday during a presentation at the OTL Africa Downstream conference, where he highlighted the changing dynamics…
Ondo Monarch Appeals to Tinubu for Urgent Intervention Over Air Crash Pollution
The Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite action on the cleaning-up of Ilaje communities which had been polluted as a result of the plane crash which occurred in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. This was contained in a statement issued on…
