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Insecurity: Mbah, Otti Meet Over Security, Push For Additional State In S’East

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has met with his Abia State counterpart Alex Otti on the security challenges faces both states as well as push for the creation of additional state in the South East. Speaking to journalists after the closed- door meeting in his office, Otti said his administration would continue to collabo - rate with all South East states to enhance security in the region. He thanked Mbah for the cordial relationship existing between both states. Otti said: “We talked about the Enugu State government and Abia State Government partnering, because, if he (Mbah) successfully drives away criminals

Tinubu Celebrates Soyinka @ 91

President Bola Tinubu yesterday congratulated Prof. Wole Soyinka on his 91st birthday. In his congratulatory message to the Nobel Laureate, he saluted the nonagenarian for his contributions to education, democracy, human rights, cultural diplomacy, and nation-building. Soyinka’s creative brilliance spans plays, poetry, memoirs, essays, and performance art, establishing him as one of the world’s foremost literary figures. According to the President, Soyinka continues to inspire Nigerians and generations of writers globally, many of whom have earned global acclaim. Tinubu described him as a massive source of inspiration to Nigerians and, most especially, generations of younger writers worldwide who, on their

FY’24: Universal Insurance Posts N2.8bn Profit

The Universal Insurance Plc, has posted a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of N15.25 billion in the year ended December 31, 2024. The Managing Director/CEO of the Company, Dr. Jeff Duru, disclosed this in Lagos during an engagement with journalists. He also disclosed that as at the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved a GWP of N8.07 billion, above 100 per cent higher than the target for the quarter. According to him, “last year, we recorded N15.25 billion in Gross Written Premium (GWP) and profits after tax of N2.8 billion Our shareholders’ fund as at the first quarter is in

PTAD Restates Commitment To Pensioners’ Welfare

The Universal Insurance Plc, has posted a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of N15.25 billion in the year ended December 31, 2024. The Managing Director/CEO of the Company, Dr. Jeff Duru, disclosed this in Lagos during an engagement with journalists. He also disclosed that as at the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved a GWP of N8.07 billion, above 100 per cent higher than the target for the quarter. According to him, “last year, we recorded N15.25 billion in Gross Written Premium (GWP) and profits after tax of N2.8 billion Our shareholders’ fund as at the first quarter is in

AXA Mansard Named Company Of The Year At Nairametrics Awards

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s leading provider of innovative insurance and financial solutions, has won the Insurance Company of the Year award at the prestigious Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards 2025. This recognition, bestowed by one of Nigeria’s foremost financial media platforms, Nairametrics, “underscores our unwavering commitment to our value of customer-first, excellence, resilience, and culture of innovation, even amid economic uncertainties”, said Kunle Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc. Organized by Nairametrics, an authority in business and financial reporting, the Capital Market Choice Awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate outstanding performance, integrity, and industry leadership. With rigorous analysis

Business

FY’24: Heirs Insurance Group Posts 70% Revenue Spike To N31.4bn

Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), Nigeria’s fastestgrowing insurance group, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, showing strong year-on-year growth across all business lines and metrics. The insurance Group reported

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Metro and Crime

Missing AAUA Undergraduates Found Dead

Three weeks after being declared missing by their friends, two undergraduates of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have been found dead in a forest at the border between Ondo and Ekiti States. The deceased students:

Sports

Egypt Arrives Early For 2025 African U18/U20 Championships In Abeokuta

…..Egypt, Seychelles, South Sudan, others hit Abeokuta The 2025 CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championships is already drawing continental attention as a delegation of 43 athletes from Egypt touched down in Abeokuta, Ogun State, ahead of