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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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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has mourned the passing of Nigeria’s immediate past President, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), describing him as an uncommon hero and one of
Former Governor of Osun State and Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged party members to set aside personal differences and unite in
Political stakeholders in Kwara State have declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) represents a strategic and credible move by the opposition to rescue Nigeria from what they described as
The wind of defection has again swept through the Nasarawa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as former Minister of State for Justice, Musa Elayo Abdullahi, formally resigned
The Labour Party has said it is unsurprised by the viral photograph of its former National Chairman, Julius Abure, visiting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,
The Nigerian Senate has explained why it has not yet reinstated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, who was suspended in March 2024. According to the upper legislative
The chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have emerged winners of the Lagos State Local Government (LG) election held on Saturday, July 12 in Ikorodu Local Government Area
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed a clean sweep in the recently concluded Lagos State Local Government elections, securing all declared chairmanship seats across the 20 local government areas
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Sunday declared the incumbent Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Olasoju Adebayo, as the winner of the Saturday's chairmanship election.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former lawmaker representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acted in line with
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Integrity Group has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for swiftly resolving the leadership crisis at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) by appointing Kayode Oladele as
Ahead of the 2027 Presidential election, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not suffer the same political fate as former President Goodluck Jonathan
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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:
Purp Crowned Winner Of Nigerian Idol Season 10
After months of electrifying performances, emotional moments, and unforgettable vocal showdowns, the curtain has officially closed on Nigerian Idol Season 10 and Purp has emerged as the winner. The grand
Kiekie To Host Milestone 5th Edition Of Trendupp Awards
Renowned TV personality, digital powerhouse, and all-around entertainer, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, is set to host the fifth edition of Trendupp Awards, marking her fourth consecutive year anchoring
Susan Garland Charts New Career Path In Early Childhood Education
Former Beauty Queen, Susan Modupe Garland is excited to share that her passion which lies in uplifting eand encouraging young minds has blosomed into a career path. Susan, who was
Onitsha South Warns Traders Against Petitions To Zone 13 Police Command
The authorities of Onitsha South local government area of Anambra State have frowned at the incessant petitions by traders to the Zone 13 Police Command, warning that it would
Nasboi introduces ‘Friday Night’
Nasboi is back with the ultimate Friday feeling music, meant to set the weekend mood, 'Friday Night'. Born Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji in Port Harcourt, Nasboi grew up vibing to
31 Emerging Designers Take Centre Stage At 2025 FFA Epic Show
Fashions Finest Africa officially drew the curtains of its two-day creative Epic Show to a remarkable close recently. The 2025 Epic show delivered on its promise to spotlight Africa’s boldest
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
