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The Board of Directors of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, today announces the appointment of Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. Bawuah will also join the Group Board as an Executive Director, overseeing the Group’s operations across the African continent, outside Nigeria. UBA operates in 19 African countries beyond Nigeria, in addition to global operations in New York, London, Paris and the UAE. Bawuah, a Ghanaian national, is the first female CEO of UBA Africa. Her appointment further demonstrates UBA’s commitment to diversity. The UBA Group Board now includes eight female Directors. Prior to her appointment, Bawuah was Regional CEO, West Africa, supervising the Group’s operations in nine subsidiaries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. She previously held the role of CEO, UBA Ghana. Speaking on the new appointment, the Group Board Chairman Mr Tony O. Elumelu said

The Presidential Campaign Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC has commended CBN and Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele over extension of the naira swap deadline. APC PCC made this commendation in a press statement by its Director, Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga. The statement reads:  "We want to commend the Central Bank of Nigeria and Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele for listening to the voice of well meaning Nigerians on the exigency  of extending the deadline for change of old N200, N500 and N1000 naira notes to the new ones. Following difficulties experienced by Nigerians from across the country from getting the new notes via ATMs and over the counter from Banks, many Nigerians especially requested for an extension of  the 31 January, 2023 deadline. We welcome the 10 day extension of deadline and the additional seven days of grace. This window will  enable Nigerians especially those in rural and remote areas to have more time to change their old notes and avert the panic

In a piece I wrote entitled A O M’erin J’oba At Tinubu’s Colloquium (April 1, 2018) I warned that the man who has now become the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was making a strategic mistake in assuming that Buhari loved him. Or that he would probably want to relinquish power to him. Using a famous folklore rendered as tale told by the moonlight in traditional African Yoruba, but which Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Minister of Works and folklorist/writer, Joseph Odunjo, brought into vivid perspective in his Alawiye Yoruba literature series, I explained how Tinubu, resting his belief on a mistaken belief that Buhari would requite the good done him in making him president, would make a fatal fall. Using the animal world as a motif, Odunjo told this story which ancient Yoruba belief used to depict gross human deception and how human beings are easily susceptible to and capable of mischief. Represented as a character with power, majesty and accl

This is indeed a sad new coming from Abi State. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP's governorship candidate in the State, Prof. Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne is dead. Ikonne was said to have died in Abuja on Wednesday morning, according to Dr. Uche-Ikonne Chikezie who spoke on behalf of the family. He died barely one month to the general elections scheduled to commence on February 25, 2023. Iknne died on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Uche-Ikonne Chikezie said in a statement on behalf of his family...Follow us for breaking News.

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to end the perennial fuel scarcity in the country if elected president. Tinubu made the promise while addressing party faithful who thronged the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta for the Ogun State APC presidential rally. The APC candidate was led into the waiting arms of the joyous party supporters who had waited several hours, dressed in various party attires and carrying support banners by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun. Tinubu in his speech, praised the party supporters for coming in their large numbers to receive him despite the current fuel scarcity across the country. While stating that he would put an end to the fuel crisis, he described the upcoming election as a revolution, urging the party supporters and indigenes of Ogun State to come out in their large numbers, the same way they did for the rally, on February 25 to vote APC. Speaking to the youth, the APC can

Death has been announced of a top pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG Professor Folagbade Aboaba. He was said to have died on Saturday 21 January, 2023, after a brief illness. He was aged 90. Professor Aboaba, in his lifetime, was an Assistant General Overseer and one of the closest allies of the Church's G.O, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. Professor Folagbade Olajide Aboaba was born on 8th March 1933 in Lagos, to late Mr and Mrs J.B Aboaba. A retired Professor of Agricultural Engineering, Prof. Aboaba was educated at C.M.S Grammar School. Lagos, Nigeria (1944-1949). He had his University education at the University College, Ibadan, Nigeria (1955-1959); Kings College, University of Durham, Newcastle- Upon-Tyne, England (1960-1962); and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA (1968-1971) for his B.Sc., M.SC. and PhD respectively. He was instructor in Agricultural Engineering & Surveying, School of Agriculture, Ibadan, from 1953-1955, after his training at the Sc

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged leaders of faiths in the country to champion the cause of justice that would deepen national unity and advance democracy ahead of the February 25 election.  Tinubu also asked religious leaders to desist from efforts by some politicians to substitute sentiments with competence in the run off to the election. A statement by the Tinubu Media Office said the APC candidate spoke on Sunday evening during a town hall meeting with Muslim leaders from the North East as part of his campaign tour to Bauchi State.  "Our scriptures demand justice of us as believers. May we always honor that demand.  "That principle of fairness and justice also requires that leadership of society should be based on the quality of one’s  ideas, character and accomplishments, rather than on traits unrelated to the ability to lead and govern justly, honestly. "The recorded history of our faith shows ho

The last may not have been heard of the sex scandal involving a popular Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar and the General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman. It would be recalled that Apostle Suleman had earlier filed a lawsuit against the ailing actress over defamation of his character, and the actress also countered the suit by sending a video clip of how the stylish cleric sent her 500,000 naira. However, the controversial actress has revealed in a new development how she bled for several years and lost the pregnancy she had for Apostle Suleman. Halima also accused the cleric of not keeping to his promise to marry her and being behind an undisclosed life-threatening ailment that had plagued her for years. In a new Instagram live Video with Comedian Princess, Halima claimed Suleman proposed to her more than seven times during their relationship. She further narrated that she bled for four years and lost three pregnancies. “The blood never stopped and he was

Talk of one company that has really stood the test of time in Nigeria's Cargo and Logistics sector, then JUSSEG Travels come to mind.  JUSSEG Logistics, an arm of the company, has been able to lay claim to some stake in the industry. By adopting innovative technology which is buoyed by increasing internet penetration that has in turn boosted its processes via machine learning and Artificial intelligence to automate and interrogate insights that with hitherto have been lost in a data haystack. Technological innovation has boosted the company’s profile despite global economic challenges, as JUSSEG logistics hope to key into the AFCTA (Africa Continental Free Trade Area) agreement, which is expected to create the largest free trade area in the world. JUSSEG is geared up to becoming a major player on the African continent and a thought leader in haulage and logistics through its technological innovations. Nigeria can be described as the gateway to West Africa with Lagos as the location

The Valentine season is the season of love as marked every year across the world. It is a day set aside for humanity to share love, and bring smiles to the faces of as many as can receive love. This habit of love sharing has been the habit of a self funded and reputable charity organization in Ibadan, the southwest of Nigeria.  Christiana George Foundation was established during the Covid-19 lockdown in Nigeria. It was established to support widows, rape victims, fibroid patients and the girl child. The President of the Foundation, Ambassador Ayo George spoke with journalists recently and had this to say. “We created the Foundation in 2021, we were just coming out of the lockdown, and we decided, that is my Trustees and I, to lend a hand of support to as many women as we can, seeing that women and children are always the most vulnerable at times of wars or pandemics. So our first outreach was in 2021 during the Valentine celebration, and since then, it became a norm at the foundation t

Those illegally employed by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola are no longer in the employment of the state government and no amount of blackmail can change that reality,  the State Government has announced. Reacting to the pocket of demonstration by members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) employed towards the tail end of the last government, the State Government in a statement by the Special Assistant, Community Communications to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mr Tunde Busari, noted that Mr Oyetola deliberately padded the state payroll with APC members to create stage for deeper financial crisis, conflict and disharmony. "Those engaging in demonstrations are APC members smuggled into the state payroll by former Governor Oyetola. By virtue of the Executive Order issued by Mr Governor, those illegally employed remain sacked and are no longer staff of the state government. No amount of demonstration and blackmail can change that reality. "We have the details of plan by APC to dep

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has asked for the support of the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) in order to achieve his administration's target of massively developing the country's infrastructure if elected president.  Tinubu made this known during his consultative session with FOCI held at Wells Carlton Hotels in Abuja on Thursday.  "We must work together and collaborate to look at the bottlenecks impeding the realization of the full potential of the construction industry and take realistic efforts to address them," he said. The APC candidate said he would further the developmental feats achieved by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in the sector.  He said: "God willing, as we assume the mantle of leadership, we shall build an even more prosperous economy. This means additional investment in relevant infrastructure: Roads, Bridges, Rail, Airports, Schools, Power facilities,

Popular Nigerian business magnate Sir Kensington Adebutu is bereaved. 'Baba Ijebu' as Adebutu is fondly called has lost his first wife, Chief (Mrs.) Caroline Oladunni Adebutu. She was said to have died on Friday, at the age of 83. She was the Otun lya Laje and the lya Apesin of Lagos in her lifetime. Late Chief Caroline, it would be recalled, had a mega celebration when she clocked 80 in 2019. She was married to her business baron husband for 48 years. She was regarded as the matriarch of the Adebutu family. She is the mother of Reps Member and Ogun PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. Born to the Jaiyesimi family of Odogbolu, Caroline Oladunni Adebutu had her Elementary Education at St Dominic Catholic School, Yaba and St Paul School, Odogbolu, Ogun State. She attended Methodist Girls High School, Yaba from 1952-57 and started work at the Board of Customs and Excise in Lagos briefly before proceeding on a vocational training at the Federal Training Centre, Broad

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that the residents of the state are in for a better life and greater times if he is re-elected as governor of the state in the March 11, governorship election. The governor, who maintained that he has fulfilled his promises to the people of the state on education, poverty eradication and security in the last 44 months, said that everything he has achieved under Omituntun 1.0 are just the beginning and that more will come under Omituntun 2.0. The governor added that his administration has done quite well for civil servants and pensioners, noting that his government approved four years promotion arrears left by the immediate past All Progressives Congress (APC) and also paid three years leave bonus arrears. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on behalf of the Media Committee of the Seyi Makinde 2023 Governship Campaign, indicated that the governor stated this while speaking at Erunmu, Egbeda Local Government, noting

“Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and someday the rewards will follow”. The above quote by popular author, Allan Rufus succinctly captured the moment on Thursday, 19 January, 2023, as the MD/CEO of Ace Mall, Mr. Yinka Afonja presented a brand new car gift to his outstanding staff, Miss Fatoki Grace Adenike. The event held at the newly opened Ace Mall Oluyole, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. It was such a surprise, not only to the recipient but all staff members of the company because no one saw it coming. “This will definitely spur other employees in no small measure to be more committed,” Afonja noted. The noble gesture, according to Afonja, was a move to reward excellence and dedication to duty. As demonstrated by the recipient over the years that she’s been working with the company. Speaking further during the presentation, Afonja disclosed that the exercise was just another edition of the gesture which has being in place for years. Noting that several staff members had benefi

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Benin Zonal Command on Thursday,  January 12, 2023 arrested 12 (twelve) suspected internet fraudsters in Benin- City, Edo State. Among those arrested is Okunrobo Smart who was convicted in 2022 for internet fraud. Others are Edobor Francis Tobilola, Peace Omo Bartholomew, Justice Osagie Beggedo, Samuel Okosun, Uche Divine, Christopher Lawani Iwinosa, Osayi Gregory, Anthony Irabor, Olaleye Favour, Osagie Hope Godstime, and Desmond Ehator Osorumwense. They were arrested at their hideout in Benin City,  following actionable intelligence. Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include mobile phones, laptops and a Mercedes Benz C300. The suspects will be arraigned in court soon. Meanwhile,  Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Edo State High Court, Benin City on Wednesday January 18, 2023 convicted and sentenced two internet fraudsters to six years imprisonment for fraud. The duo of Osemudiamen Aganjile and Ekoh Gods

Nigerian professor in the US, Marinus Iwuchukwu, and a woman identified as Charce Dunn were found dead in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on Tuesday, 17 January. Their bodies were found along Thorncrest Drive, Wilkins Township, Pittsburg after an alleged “domestic disturbance” around 10 am.  According to the Allegheny County Police, neighbours called officers to check on the well-being of a couple inside their home. The police said it received information that the male occupant had been stabbed while the female occupant had a gun on her. The SWAT team made entry into the home and found the 59-year-old man identified as Iwuchukwu and the 50-year-old woman dead. Read Also: http://trendscopenews.blogspot.com/2023/01/30-years-after-1st-marriage-ado-bayero.html Both of them appeared to have sustained lacerations, and the woman sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound According to the police, the incident is being investigated as a suspected m¥rder-su!cide. Reacting to the development, Duqu

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, took his campaign tour of local governments to Lagelu Local Government, where he declared that his administration will localise industries in the area if re-elected. The governor said that doing so would help to boost the state’s economy.  While addressing the traditional council of the local government in Lalupon, Governor Makinde berated how notable industries such as the Nigerian Gas Cylinder, Exide Battery, Leyland, among others, have gone moribund in the local government, saying there was the need to revive industrialisation in the local government and that his government would see to that under Omituntun 2.0. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor appreciated the traditional rulers for supporting his government since he was sworn-in as the governor of the state. He pledged to follow due process and promote lower grade Baales that are due for promotion in the state,

Without mincing words, Sahara Reporters has consistently presented itself as a cesspool of deception and unethical journalism practice where spurious lies, satanic content, invective and repugnant tirade are fabricated against prominent figures who are not considered ''friends'' or those who fail to pay ''ransom'' for the platform's cheap blackmail. Yet, the height of reckless and irresponsible journalism was again exhibited in a new year which is the falsehood recently published by Sahara Reporters particularly in a story of a purported paternity tussle between Nigerian seasoned and reputable businessman and former Chairman of defunct Skye Bank, Mr Tunde Ayeni and a female lawyer in Abuja identified as Adaobi Alagwu were involved. How on earth will Sahara Reporters or anyone else link Tunde Ayeni with such a distasteful scandal? There is no nexus at all. This is an individual known to be a true family man, always building and living an unblemished a