Wema Bank Nigeria Plc has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended Wednesday, 30 September, 2024, to the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The Bank reported profit before tax of ₦60.62bn, representing an increase of 174% over the ₦22.13bn recorded in the corresponding period in 2023. Wema Bank’s balance sheet remained well structured with total assets growing by 38% to ₦3,084.27 trillion in Q3 2024 from ₦2,240.06trillion in FY 2023. The bank also grew its deposit base year to date by 23% to ₦2,292.30bn from ₦1,860.57bn reported in FY 2023. Loans and Advances grew by 25% to ₦1003.28bn…
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Some anonymous individuals are said to be circulating an old video in which a woman accuses Hon. Tunji Akinosi, a member of the House of Representatives, of assaulting a sachet water hawker. This video reappeared on various social media platforms on Thursday, 31 October, 2024, accompanied by provocative captions criticizing the lawmaker. The shared video with the caption posted along read: “This is another National Assembly member assaulting people on the road.What is wrong with these lawless idiots calling themselves House of Reps members? “Maybe they have a secret place in the National Assembly where they smoke something. It makes…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. He was aged 101. His colleague, Jide Kosoko, announced Agbako’s demise in a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, 31 October, 2024. However, Kosoko failed to reveal the circumstances surrounding Agbako’s death. The movie star wrote, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P” Agbako was born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The thespian initially worked as a mechanic and amateur boxer before embarking on his acting career in 1953 at the Apostolic…
Following allegations of homosexuality that went viral on the internet, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCC FCG) has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. This is contained in an internal memo dated Monday, 28 October, 2024, signed by the RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, a copy made available to thegazellenews.com Pastor Akande informed the church’s Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration of the decision to temporarily relieve the Pastors from their duties as the church conducts an investigation. In the memo, Pastor Akande underscored RCCG’s commitment to upholding biblical…
Popular gospel singer and cleric, Dare Melody, has lost his wife, reports thegazellenews.com The death of Mrs Adedoyin Odunuga, nee Odaji was announced by the media department of Dare Melody Multimedia on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 via a statement. The statement said Mrs Odunuga died early Thursday, 24 October, 2024. In the statement fDM Multimedia expressed their deep sorrow at the passing of the wife of the company’s Chairman. The statement read: A Black Day @ DM Multimedia DM Multimedia mourns the demise of the wife of our Chairman, Evangelist Dare Melody. It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts…
Heaven gained an angel in Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada, she was an astute banker and wife of AFRIMA boss, Mike Dada. Family, friends and associates stormed the service of songs to celebrate her life of impact on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after a farewell service at the Grace Assembly, Yard 158, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun-Ikeja, Lagos State. The deceased who was to resume as Senior Manager Fidelity Bank, lived a life of purpose and Impact as many governors, Ministers and Lagos social establishment mourned her since the news of her demise at the age 48 broke on Saturday, October 19,…
Immigration source recounts how Bobrisky was arrested, says he has been moved to NIS office in Lagos An Immigration source at the Nigerian-Benin Republic border has given an account of how crossdresser, Bobrisky, was arrested at the Seme border today October 21 during passport checks. Premiumtimes reports that the Immigration source told their publication that Bobrisky was arrested at midnight and detained until this morning, and has been moved to the Lagos zone of the NIS in Ikeja. ‘’He was arrested at midnight and detained until this morning, and he’s currently being moved to the Lagos zone of the NIS…
The fashion scene in Festac Town just got a stunning upgrade with the grand opening of StylebyKenyville Fashion House, commencing its grand entry into the key luxury market, and will offer same-day delivery across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and its environs for starters. Recently, fashion enthusiasts, celebrities, and local influencers gathered at the fashion house Located in the heart of Festac Town, 512 road, to witness some of the best quality fittings for both male and female including children and also drive its sales both at the store and online on all its handles. The Fashion house, owned by Oluwakemi…
Iliyasu Usman, a Professor of Arabic, made history as the first Igbo man to become an Imam of the National Mosque in Abuja following his appointment by the mosque’s management. From Ibagwa in Igboeze South, Enugu State, Imam Iliyasu Usman delivered his inaugural khutbah (sermon) during the Jumm’at prayer. His appointment has been welcomed with good reaction from his kinsmen. The South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON) in a congratulatory message to Usman on Friday, 18 October, 2024, described the appointment as a reflection of Usman’s dedication to Islamic scholarship and leadership. The organization said the appointment is not…
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has suspended the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah Board. The Board arrested, and detained Auwalu Danladi Sankara, in an uncompleted building allegedly with a married woman. Kano Hisbah Board’s Director General, Abba Sufi, confirmed Sankara’s arrest with the married woman on Friday evening, 18 October, 2024. But the troubled commissioner in a statement issued on Friday night, 18 October, 2024, denied the allegations, describing them as false, baseless, and malicious. He also threatened to take legal actions against those peddling the…