The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has partner with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services for startups participating in the iHatch programme. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations of NITDA said this in a statement she issued in Abuja. Umar said the …
Read More »Why Neymar may miss out of the 2026 World Cup
The fallout from his clash with Robinho Jr. at Santos FC training is getting serious… The Brazilian national team are now deeply concerned and want full clarity on what really happened before making any decision. There are growing doubts internally — not just about the incident itself, but also about …
Read More »Court dismisses N3m suit for damages against First Bank
The National Industrial Court in Ibadan, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit by a former employee, Mr Oyetunji Ajao against First Bank of Nigeria, seeking N3 million damages over delay in payment of his retirement benefits. NAN reports that Ajao, who retired from First Bank of Nigeria on May 31, 2008, …
Read More »Alleged N115m fraud: Court orders lawyer, others’ arrest
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a lawyer and others charged with obtaining money by false pretences. The defendants, Ayo Adelaja, Quattro Architects Ltd and Ejeta Etuoniyo are being prosecuted by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the police. Justice Yellin …
Read More »Defections: ADC loses 18 Reps to NDC, APC
Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In separate letters read by the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu at plenary, the members cited the ongoing leadership crisis in the ADC as reason for their actions. Mr …
Read More »Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank Chairman after 12 Years
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory guidelines. The bank disclosed this in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Tuesday. The bank said the retirement complied with the corporate …
Read More »Court Fixes Date For Re-investigation Of Mohbod’ Death
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of popular musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, his stage name. The court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, …
Read More »Makinde’s PDP Faction Picks Date For Primaries, Sets Presidential Forms At ₦100 Million
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), loyal to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has released its schedule of activities and timetable for the 2027 general elections. The party also fixed ₦100,000,000 as the price to be paid for expression of interest and nomination forms by aspirants interested in contesting the 2027 …
Read More »ADC State Chairmen Fix Presidential Primary For May 24
State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have fixed Sunday, May 24, 2026, for the party’s special convention and presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Chairman of ADC State Chairmen, Kingsley Temitope Ogga. Newsextra24 reports that …
Read More »Teenager in Court Over Alleged Unlawful Grazing, Malicious Damage
An 18-year-old Haruna Abdullahi was, on Monday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, over alleged unlawful grazing and malicious damage. Abdullahi, whose address was not given, is facing a three-count charge bordering on unlawful grazing and malicious damage. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him. …
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