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In the first nine months of last year, the earnings per share (EPS) of FBNHoldings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited as well as its profit grew by 125 per cent year-on-year (Y/Y). But there is much more to where the premier bank stands in core banking and its profitability is not a mere accretion of transaction charges but that it has also increased its commitment to financial intermediation. In the three quarters, its interest income, which gives a clue of sustainable profit run, grew by as much as 165 per cent to N1.63 trillion. And these are…
2Face has confirmed separation with Annie Macaulay and moves to file for divorce after 13 years of marriage. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has announced that he and his wife Annie Macaulay are separated and currently filed for divorce. This Nigeria news platform understands that 2Baba took to his Instagram account on Sunday to share the news with his fans. He wrote, “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now, and currently filed…
APC has wooed Governor Mutfwang to dump the PDP over the internal crisis. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has renewed calls on Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and join the APC. This Nigeria news platform understands that APC Forum issued a fresh invitation to Mutfwang to join the party in a statement released after a meeting in Abuja on Friday by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, a member of the APC presidential campaign council in the 2023 election. The North-Central APC Forum, in the statement, which was made available to…
Nnamdi Kanu has expressed fear over unfavourable judgement from Abuja courts. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed fear of getting an unfavourable judgment from any court in Abuja. This was conveyed by his Lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, in a social media post after visiting Kanu at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Service, DSS, where he has been in confinement since June 2021 when he was abducted and extraordinary renditioned from Kenya. Related
Fuel Tanker explosion has rocked Enugu. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that an unconfirmed number of people died in a fuel tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, a few kilometres from the Enugu metropolis, on Saturday. However, it was said that over 10 persons may have died in the fire incident. The explosion was said to have occurred around 11:30 am when a tanker laden with petrol exploded on the very busy road. According to eyewitnesses, the effects of the explosion were very devastating as it destroyed many nearby vehicles and killed many. The intensity of the fire was said to…
Donald Trump has taken over Gulf of Mexico and named it ‘Gulf of America’. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the U.S. Department of the Interior (DoI) on Friday said that the Gulf of Mexico is now to be known as the “Gulf of America” following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Monday, Trump issued an order saying that the body of water on the south coast of the U.S. and east coast of Mexico would be renamed in honour of “American greatness.” The name Gulf of Mexico has been in use since the 16th century. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said…
Senator Oshiomhole has exposed Army Generals allegedly involved in crude oil theft in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that retired military generals are behind illegal mining across the country. Oshiomhole, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation on Friday when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Sampson Ekong, submitted his 2025 budget report before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The former Governor of Edo State, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, said the retired military generals are known to him…
Tinubu has reportedly yielded to Ohanaeze demands and is set to grant Nnamdi Kanu a Presidential Pardon. “Nnamdi Kanu’s name is on the list for Presidential pardon barring any last-minute change” the source said. Recall that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant a political pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. In an interview in Awka, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, National Vice President of Ohanaeze, argued that Kanu’s release would help restore peace, allow the government to identify those…
Osimhen has been embroiled in a fresh controversy over an alleged physical assault of a journalist outside a nightclub in Turkey. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who currently stars for Galatasaray, has become embroiled in a controversy following an alleged altercation with a journalist. According to reports from Turkish media outlet Posta, the prolific forward allegedly assaulted a journalist outside a nightclub in Istanbul. The incident reportedly unfolded as Osimhen exited the venue with friends. The situation escalated when the striker, seemingly annoyed by the presence of a reporter, reacted aggressively. Tolga Bozduman, the journalist at the center of the allegation,…
Former FCT Minister, Useni is dead.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Jeremiah Useni has died at the age of 82, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang confirmed on Thursday night. A statement by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere stated, “The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, deeply regrets to announce to the citizens of Plateau State and all patriotic Nigerians, the passing of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni.“The distinguished elder statesman passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the…