United Bank for Africa has signed a deal to commence full banking operations in France. In a statement late Thursday, the banking group said the landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, Antoine Armand, was part of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. During the visit, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony …
Patience Eno: Akwa Ibom declares Friday November 29, work-free day
Akwa Ibom State government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late first lady, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSA, Prince Enobong Uwah in Uyo, on Wednesday. The SSG said the decision was to enable Akwa Ibom …
Rema, Seun Kuti, others to perform at Coachella 2025
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is set to make his debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti will also be returning for the festival. Ghanaian singer, Amaarae and South Africa’s Tyla are the other African artistes billed for the event, according to the recently …
Obasanjo, Atiku, others attend Kwankwaso’s daughter’s wedding in Kano
Prominent personalities including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the Wedding Fatiha of the daughter of a former governor of Kano State and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya political movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso gave his daughter, Dr Aishatu Kwankwaso’s hand in marriage to Fahad, the son of Katsina-based …
Eid-Maulud: Nigerian Govt declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16 public holiday to mark Eid-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani on Friday in Abuja. Ajani stated that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf …
Marriage is beyond love – Activist reacts as teenage couple set to wed in Benue
Nigerian activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has reacted to the upcoming wedding of a ‘teenage’ couple. The couple, Comfort and Hyacinth are set to get married in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State today August 30, 2024. “Congratulations our pipo. These ones wen dem never even reach 18 years I guess? Dem never know anything …
Laffta unstoppable with Olaks live in Port Harcourt, check out the date
Kayode Concepts Presents Laffta Unstoppable with Olaks 3.0 (Metamorphosis Of Olaks). The unique event will Feature: Nat Oliva Mc JP Mr. Teenager Mc Nutrient Edidiong Talking Kingsley Mc Logos Mc Intelligent Mc Cabin Mhelly Sins Demillion Mac Mohz & lot more It is to be Hosted by Mc Dr. Spice on 22nd September 2024 at …