Human Interest

Then let them laugh and rejoice in our man’s ill-luck. Alive perhaps they felt no need of him, but now that he is dead, they will grieve their lack in the demands of war. For foolish men do not appreciate the noble prize they have, until it is discarded from …

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered substituted service of a suit seeking the disqualification of the All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate in the forthcoming election in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and his running mate, Audu Ganiyu. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, granting the plaintiffs’ application for substituted service, ordered …

Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC’s (the Bank) attention has been drawn to a publication by various online media, which purports to indicate that Ascon Oil Limited (“Ascon”) ‘retook possession’ of a property along Lekki Admiralty Way, pursuant to an alleged Court Order issued in their favour.  This is certainly a gross …

President Vladimir Putin of Russia says his country has approved a COVID-19 vaccine that works quite effectively, adding that his daughter has been vaccinated. According to Reuters, Russia has become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval for a COVID-19 vaccine, after only two months of human …

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, Workers has suspended its strike in Lagos State. This was contained in a “joint communique issued by the Lagos State Government and NUPENG” on Monday. The communique was jointly signed by the Lagos Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, …

Due to the rising wave of insecurity in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced another round of meeting with members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Security Council in the State House, Abuja. The meeting is coming 24 hours after the president met with North-east governors, service chiefs, …

Dr. Tim Godfrey, a multiple Award-winning musical artiste, has called on Nigerians to embrace positive energy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has led to disillusionment the world over. He said though the pandemic has resulted in economic woes including job losses and loss of lives, the situation can …

Ifiesimama Melvin Sekibo, given birth to on 18th of April 1965, is a Nigerian banker and entrepreneur adept at returning moribund companies to the path of sustained profitability. He is the pioneer and currently the CEO and Managing Director of Heritage Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank. A post he held …

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo has said his passion for youth mentorship is hinged on his belief that it is the pathway to the economic development of the country and the African continent. Sekibo, reputed for returning moribund companies to the path …

Prince Ishola Foundation Earmarks N500Million To Fund Education For Orphans, Less Previledged In Nigeria A non governmental organisation in Nigeria has launched an educational scholarship scheme to support the academic attainments of orphans and underprivileged children across Nigeria. The Scholarship Scheme was launched by Prince Ishola Foundation during its humanitarian …