Unity Bank has informed the Nigerian Stock Exchange about the appointment of Thomas A. Earth and Alhaji Aminu Babangida as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively, effective 23 January 2015. Aminu is the son of former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida. Alhaji Aminu Babangida is a business tycoon. He is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Energy, Abuja. He is also a team member of the El-Amin International School, Minna. Babangida was appointed to the Board of Unity Bank PLC in 2011 where he has held the position of chairman and other posts in a number of board committees including…
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The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday restrained five telecoms firms from suspending All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign fund-raising platform. Justice Ibrahim Buba made the ex-parte order following the party’s motion. The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday secured an interim injunction overruling the ban on its fund-raising scheme via telecommunication networks pending the determination of a substantive suit. An ex-parte application brought by APC counsel, Muiz Banire, on the issue was granted by Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos. The National Communication Commission, NCC, had stopped the telecommunications service providers from allowing APC to…
The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to address the issues surrounding the certificate of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress [APC] Muhammadu Buhari, or face a vote of no-confidence from the party. Femi Fani-Kayode, Director, Directorate of Media and Publicity of the organisation, said this at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. The briefing, he said, was to raise issues that played up on the certificate of Mr. Buhari, adding that Mr. Buhari had made a shocking and belated disclosure on January 27 that INEC had his documents…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, showed commitment to a smooth conduct of the February general elections, as it said all Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) had been printed and are ready for collection. Reacting to an allegation by the Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, that more than 15 million voters had not collected their cards and 14 million voters cards were yet to arrive the country, INEC, in a phone chat with Vanguard, faulted the claim and confirmed that all PVCs have been printed and are available for collection. “All the PVCs have been printed. Altogether, 68.8 PVCs were printed.…
In a move that may discredit the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje, Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, yesterday, accused the PDP candidate’s company, Jaykay Pharmacy, of owing the state N1.6 million in unpaid land use charges. He advised the people of the state to beware of the tax evader when they cote in next month’s governorship election. Fashola made the allegation at the 8th Annual Lagos State taxation Stakeholders’ Conference held in Ikeja. He explained that Land Use Charge (LUC) was a consolidated tax combining ground rent and tenement rate. “Tax is prescribed by…
The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election. It gave its endorsement at a meeting of its members with the president at the residence of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasanranti in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday. Jonathan told reporters as he left the meeting place that he had come to pay homage to the leader of the Yoruba group. Spokesman for the group, Yinka Odumakin, told reporters after the meeting that the endorsement of the president was based on his commitment to implementing the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference report. “Afenifere supports the…
The National Campaign Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih, has said only the ruling party can guarantee Nigeria’s unity and advancement. He also declared the party’s candidate in the February 14 presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan, as the best among the lots seeking to occupy the highest political office in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, Mr. Anenih, who is also the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, BoT, said in the run-up to the presidential poll, some Nigerians at home and abroad were already questioning the ability of the country to conduct the…
Nigerians have for long complained about getting unsolicited text messages from network service providers. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in a move to stop this has now said it would not hesitate to penalize network providers that failed to keep its regulation on unsolicited messages to subscribers. In an interview with newsmen on Wednesday, Tony Ojobo, the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, said that the commission would not support network providers to send unsolicited messages to subscribers, as it infringed on their privacy. “The issue of unsolicited messages has posed a challenge which the commission has been contending with till today.…
The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Wednesday, said that 22,000 Nigerian graduates benefited from the Federal Government’s Graduate Internship Programme. In a statement issued in Abuja by her Special Assistant, Paul Nwabuikwu, the minister said the programme was meant to increase the employability of the graduates by enhancing their skills. “The scheme targets up to 50,000 unemployed graduates in the 36 states of the federation and FCT. No fewer than 22,000 graduates have so far been placed on the programme,” Okonjo-Iweala said. She noted that the current administration has tried to ensure that jobs were created to unemployed youths…
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, warned it would commence trial in a case against 50-year-old Yesiru Onajobi, standing trial for alleged inc*st. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke adjourned the case to March 5, following the absence of a counsel for Mr. Onajobi. The accused, resident at Bogije St., Ibeju, in Lekki Lagos, is standing trial on a two-count charge of alleged carnal knowledge of his 14-year old daughter. He is being prosecuted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons, NAPTIP. When the case resumed for hearing on Wednesday, the prosecutor, Nora Eshiet, told the court…
PHOTO: NPF WEBESITE The Inspector General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, on Wednesday ordered the prosecution of all suspects arrested for political thuggery during the ongoing campaigns at different locations. The Nigeria Police said the suspects were arrested for perpetrating violence. The police spokesperson, DCP Emmanuel Ojukwu, in a statement said, “The IGP has therefore ordered their immediate prosecution in the court of law no matter their status in the society”. He said the suspects activities are contrary to section 227 of the 1999 constitution (as amended) and sections 94 and 95 of the Electoral Act. You may recall that…
Beautiful model and media personality took to her IG page to share this photo of herself in a lovely looking bikini outfit and we think her bod is alluring. The interior decorator is presently enjoying a vacay in Zanzibar and revealed she shared the photo right after getting done with Yoga.
Popular singer, 9ice took to his instagram page to show his support for All Progressives Congress’ Vice Presidential candidate, Yomi Osibanjo. While he shared a photo of Osibanjo, his caption denoted that he was an illiterate, but he has to make a decision. Is 9ice an illiterate?
Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme was caught on camera doing the unusual. The actor was caught on camera frolicking with the big b*tt of Nollywood upcoming actress, Evia Simon. Evia Simon who has been around in the industry for a while has once told Vanguard that her b*tt is a great asset to her as men and even women go crazy over her big bum. Evia Simon and Osita Iheme were on the cast of one of Aniedi Awah Noba’s latest movie titled ‘Osondu’. Osita Iheme popularly known as Pawpaw was spotted going gaga for the actress’ a*s. The new…
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson and famous soul singer Becca are working on next movie named ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’. Ghanaian actress posted pictures from the actuation of the film on her production page and the movie seems to be one Nigerians will love to watch – particularly because of the new style on Becca and Yvonne Nelson. Other actors spotted on set of the movie are Deyemi Okalawon, Becca, Ghanaian boxer, Ayittey Powers, Bismark Nii Odoiand and others. The movie is produced by Yvonne Nelson, and directed by the gifted Pascal Amanfo. Pascal and Yvonne brought the popular star-studded grant winning ‘Single and Married’ to…
The Omo Baba Olowo of Nigerian music, Davido might have gotten a little carried away with all the awards and other accolades he has received in his very successful career. During a 45 second speech for MTV Base’s Choose or Lose Vox Pop – the outspoken Davido for an unknown reason spoke about some of the things he’ll do if he becomes Nigeria’s president: “Yes I’m voting, I want my voice to be heard, there’s no point in complaining if you are not going to vote. “I think I’m good enough to be president, because it’s me, I want to…
Several reactions have trailed the article by ex-Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Charles Soludo, who wrote a critical review of the two front runners in the coming presidential election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari and his counterpart in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Goodluck Jonathan. The latest of such is coming from the Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In the article title Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election, where he did his analysis of the state of the country and the possible contributions of each of the candidates…
Alexa an Amazon.com company, the global pioneer in the world of analytical insight, ranks Jumia.com.ng as the biggest e-commerce website in Nigeria, still ranking as the most visited local content website in the Nigeria. Looking at the exploits of Jumia over the past year, it is not hard to see why this widely trusted shopping website is visited by several millions month on month. While this is a big deal for any brand, the company however hasn’t rested on its laurels of providing quality retail services to its customers, always consistently and aggressively fighting to get the best deals for its customers. It still eludes…
Indications emerged on Tuesday that insurgents might have gained full control of Monguno town in Borno State. This position was given credence by fleeing residents, who claimed that there is no military presence in the town, which fell into the hands of Boko Haram on Sunday following a fierce battle with troops. Abdullahi Jibril, who fled to Maiduguri through Gajiganna, also told journalists that residents of Gajiganna a town along the Baga/ Monguno, road are also on the run for fear of an impending attack by insurgents. “As I am talking to you now, there is no single soldier in…
EX-DIRECTOR OF ARMY Public RELATIONS, BRIGADIER-GENERAL OLAJIDE LALEYE The erstwhile Director of Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Olajide Laleye, has said the Army will continue to remain neutral in the political affairs of the country. Laleye stated this during the handing and taking over ceremony of the 4th Brigade Command, Benin, the Edo State capital, where he officially assumed duty as Commander, on Tuesday. According to Laleye, the Army would focus on its core responsibility of protecting and defending the nation’s territorial integrity, rather than align itself with any political party. “For me, the 2015 general elections are…