The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Nigerian billionaire and Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, owners of United Bank of Africa(UBA), Tony Elumelu to its Advisory Council on entrepreneurship and growth, convened by Kristalina Georgieva, the Fund Managing Director. IMF made this disclosure in a statement issued on Friday, 27 March, 2025. According to the statement, the IMF advisory council comprises global business leaders, policymakers, and academics dedicated to identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship. The IMF said Elumelu will be instrumental in ensuring that Africa’s entrepreneurship is central in policy making. “Elumelu, Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship and…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu wanted. The EFCC in a statement released on Friday, 28 March. 2025 by the Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Achimugu is being wanted in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. It was gathered that Achimugu is accused of secretly funnelling funds to opposition leaders Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 elections. Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s camp in a statement issued on Thursday described the allegation as a blatant lie from the pit of hell. Paul Ibe, media aide to Atiku said…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Christiana Goka, a former Deputy Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on allegations of misappropriating public funds amounting to N5.398 million. Mrs. Goka, who also served as the Head of the Department of Research Monitoring Information System at the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), was brought before Justice J.A. Aina of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kwali, Abuja, on a five-count charge bordering on misappropriation of funds and providing false statements. According to the charges, Mrs. Goka allegedly misappropriated N5,164,656 from funds…
The Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs Mutale Nalumango, has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his administration’s commitment to human capital development. She also praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for ensuring women’s inclusion in his government. Nalumango said Zambia is ready to learn and partner with the Lagos State Government on issues relating to development. Vice President Nalumango, who was accompanied by top government officials from Zambia, spoke on Thursday, 27 March, 2025, during a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina. She said: “We have a long-lasting relationship between Zambia and Nigeria. It is…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a rare gift to humanity. He said President Tinubu at 73 deserves all the commendation for his contribution to politics, governance, economy and the development of Lagos State and now, Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described President Tinubu as an enigmatic, tested and trusted politician and a democrat whose democratic credentials are materials for research in academic circles. He said: “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, on the passing of her beloved daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. In a poignant conversation with the bereaved mother on Thursday, President Tinubu conveyed his deep sympathy to the family during this time of profound loss, acknowledging the unexpected and heart-wrenching departure of a cherished daughter, devoted wife, and mother of three. President Tinubu also extended his prayers and support to Mrs. Kola-Daisi’s husband, family, friends, and associates, remembering her as warm-hearted, industrious, and charitable. He highlighted the enduring impact…
I rejoice and thank God Almighty for His faithfulness in your life, over the years. I celebrate your courage, strength and resilience that have all contributed to who we both are today. May you live long, in divine health, joy, peace and prosperity. Happy Birthday Mr. President…My Knight in Shining Armor Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The attention of the Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been drawn to a video circulating on social media, showing chants welcoming both the First Lady of Delta State and the First Lady of Nigeria during the Renewed Hope Initiative’s donation of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the South-south zone held at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, Delta State, on Tuesday, 25 March, 2025. The event was primarily to motivate midwives across the nation, with the aim of reducing infant and maternal mortality, and morbidity in Nigeria. Her Excellency deeply appreciates the warm…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the life and times of the late Dr. Doyin Okupe as a life of impactful service, resilience, and unwavering commitment and dedication to Nigeria, his family, and his faith. Governor Abiodun also said that the former spokesperson for former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan was extremely cerebral, kind, humble, and generous. The Governor stated this during the final burial service of Dr. Okupe held at the Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. Noting that Dr. Okupe was very cheerful, smiling, and extremely slow to anger, Governor Abiodun described him as…
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended deep condolences to his Katsina State counterpart, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda following the recent loss of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. The State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, representing Governor Abiodun as the Chairman of the SGF, conveyed the Forum’s heartfelt condolences. In his remarks, the NGF Chairman emphasized the universal nature of grief and the importance of celebrating a life well-lived. “There is never a good time to lose a parent, but we take solace in the impactful life…