Zenith Bank GMD bows out Friday, wins best CEO award
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards for the second consecutive year. The award, published…
Federal high court orders Sanusi’s eviction, state court stops enforcement
A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the eviction of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from the Kofar Kudu Palace, while a State High Court has restrained the police and other security agencies from carrying out the eviction order. The…
W’Cup qualifiers: Osimhen to miss S’Africa, Benin Republic clashes
Victor Osimhen will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic due to an injury. This was announced on the Super Eagles’ official X handle on Tuesday. According to the post, Super Eagles Coach…
Displaced Lagos traders seek justice after market demolition
Nearly six months after the Nigeria Police Force demolished the market on December 31, 2023, the displaced traders of the Police Officers’ Wives Association Shopping Complex are still seeking justice. PUNCH Metro reported on January 1, 2024, that witnesses said…
Four soldiers, nine others arrested for armed robbery in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested 13 persons, including four soldiers for alleged armed robbery, hijacking of food trucks and diverting them to other locations. The police said among those also arrested in the criminal act…
N12bn spent annually on airports, FG considers solar
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the Federal Government was spending N1bn monthly to power the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. He stated this Monday during the ministerial press briefing in Abuja to mark President…
Speaker Abbas, Minister, and stockholders push for the establishment of a regulatory agency
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, and the Minister of Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, have pushed for the establishment of a shipping regulatory agency in the country. The Speaker and the Minister made the call…
CDA News updates you need to know Tuesday morning
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, on Monday, May 27, ordered the commissioner of police in Kano to immediately evacuate Aminu…
Kwara beggars harbour weapons, charms, commissioners lament
The Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, AbdulQwawiy Olododo has said no fewer than 10 lives were lost in the various fire incidents which occurred in the state in 2023. This came as the Commissioner for Social Development, Afolashade…
Why I’ll consider PDP-LP merger — Peter Obi
Obi spoke in an interview on Noire TV-Global Black TV during the weekend. Speaking on the possibility of being supported as a southeast candidate in the 2027 presidential election by Atiku Abubakar, Obi appreciated Atiku’s gesture. Obi said: “I commend…