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PoliticsEFCC Issues Statement On Magu's Reported Arrest by stephanie11(op): 5:02pm On Jul 06, 2020
MAGU HONOURS PANEL INVITATION

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu on Monday, July 6, 2020, honoured an invitation by a Presidential Panel reviewing the activities of the EFCC, at the Banquet Hall wing of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He was served the invitation to the Panel, while on his way to the Force Headquarters, Abuja for a meeting.

The EFCC's boss was neither arrested nor forced to honour the invitation. A member of a legal team from the EFCC is also with him on the Panel.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3203778642977937&id=509762239046271

PoliticsDSS Denies Arresting EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Magu by stephanie11(op): 4:06pm On Jul 06, 2020
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The Department of State Security, DSS, has denied arresting the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu,

In a statement made available to POLITICS NIGERIA, signed by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya(Phd.) on Monday afternoon, denied the reports.

"The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public that it did not arrest Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as has been reported by sections of the media."

"The Service, has since, today, 6th July, 2020, been inundated with enquiries over the alleged arrest."
https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-dss-finally-speaks-on-efcc-boss-ibrahim-magus-arrest/

BusinessFidelity Bank Appoints Mustapha Chike-Obi As New Board Chairman by stephanie11(op): 9:14pm On Jul 05, 2020
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM

Fidelity Bank Plc has announced that two of its Board members: Mr. Ernest Ebi (MFR) who has been serving as Chairman, Board of Directors and Mr. Seni Adetu who has been serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director, having successfully completed their tenure in accordance with the Bank’s internal governance policy, will be stepping down from the Board.

Under the Chairmanship of Mr. Ernest Ebi, the Bank recorded significant growth across key financial metrics with both Messrs. Ebi and Adetu playing significant roles, complementing management effort in the delivery of these milestones; in service of the long term vision of the Bank. The Bank’s market share position has also been materially strengthened over this period.

The Board is also pleased to announce that the retiring Chairman will be succeeded by Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi who is currently the Executive Vice Chairman at Alpha African Advisory. He has over 40 years of experience in investment banking and the financial services sector, working with reputable global investment banking and asset management firms. He provides overall leadership at Alpha African Advisory and has direct oversight over the capital raising division.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, he was the inaugural CEO, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), a Federal Government backed institution, established to resolve the problem of non-performing loan assets of Nigerian Banks after the 2008 global financial crisis. Mr Chike-Obi was Founding President at Madison Advisors, a financial services advisory and consulting firm in New Jersey, specializing in hedge funds and private equity investment advice. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Lagos (First Class Honors) and an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Mr. Ebi will however continue in the role until the in-coming Chairman assumes office, as part of the process of ensuring a smooth and successful transition. The changes being announced further attest to Fidelity Bank’s high governance standards and best practices in compliance with internal succession policies.

The outgoing Chairman expressed pride in the results that the Bank achieved during his time as Chairman. ‘I feel that the management team has consolidated on our plans to become one of the fastest-growing Banks in the country strongly rooted in technology only comparable with the best in the world. I am confident that my successor will continue on that path to take the Bank to its next stage of growth and advancement. I wish my successor, the management team, and the entire staff of Fidelity Bank the very best for continued success”, he said.

Adetu, the outgoing Independent Non-Executive Director, said, “It has been an honor to be part of the Board over the last few years. Throughout this time, I have been humbled by the commitment and hard work of the Board and Management, and their passion for creating a truly global bank. I am very grateful to them, as I am to Fidelity Bank’s many other stakeholders, with whom we have worked to build a long-term, sustainable business”.

The Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank, Mr. Nnamdi John Okonkwo, commended the contributions of the outgoing Board members, saying that the Board and indeed the bank has benefited immensely from their experiences and looks forward to continuing the Bank’s upward growth trajectory with the incoming Chairman Designate.
https://politicsnigeria.com/fidelity-bank-appoints-mustapha-chike-obi-as-new-board-chairman/

PoliticsEdo 2020: Dangote Says He Did Not Endorse Any Candidate by stephanie11(op): 8:49pm On Jul 05, 2020
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Group Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Mr Anthony Chiejina has refuted an allegation that his boss, businessman and industrialist, Aliko Dangote has endorsed the incumbent Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki for a second term in office.

Reacting to a report in an online medium that Dangote told newsmen in Abuja that he "shall continue to support his good and reliable friend, Mr Godwin Obaseki known to have handled stocks and investment portfolios for Dangote Group", Chiejina said the report was an outright falsehood and a figment of the imagination of the writers.

According to Chiejina: "Our attention has been drawn to an online publication titled “Edo Guber: Dangote endorses Godwin Obaseki for a second tenure".

"This is the first time that I have seen people publicly campaign for electoral office using the name of my Boss and I have to stop it immediately so that others will not try it in future."

"The said interview allegedly granted by Aliko Dangote in Abuja is an outright falsehood, a malicious, irresponsible and mischievous act aimed at tarnishing my boss's reputation. Aliko Dangote has not travelled out of Lagos since March 19, 2020. In fact, he said he has not crossed the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge since that date. His name and personality should not be drawn into any political campaign."

"Aliko Dangote is an entrepreneur and business leader whose focus is on development, job creation and philanthropy. He has not endorsed anyone for electoral positions in Edo or any other state of Nigeria” “We caution the public to ignore claims from any quarter that associate the Dangote name or brand with partisan politics”, Chiejina added.
https://politicsnigeria.com/edo-2020-i-did-not-endorse-any-candidate-dangote/

PoliticsAtiku Reacts To 'Meeting' Hushpuppi, Replies APC by stephanie11(op): 8:56pm On Jul 04, 2020
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Former Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a statement by the All progressives Congress, APC calling for an investigation into his activities over a recent picture he took with disgraced fraudster, Hushpuppi.

The APC, in a statement signed by its deputy national publicity secretary, Yekini Nabena, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe Atiku's alleged relationship with Hushpuppi after a picture of both men emerged online.

Below is a statement by his spokesman, Paul Ibe, made available to POLITICS NIGERIA on Saturday;

"It is curious that the All Progressives Congress is mischievously trying to link Atiku Abubakar to the alleged fraudster, Ramon Abbas, AKA Hushpuppi, simply because he was photographed with Atiku at an event where many Nigerians had gathered."

"For the avoidance of doubt, it was a mere photo-op and not at any meeting as being ingloriously speculated. We would advise the APC and Mr. Nabena to be very mindful of such senseless statements in the future especially as the case under reference is a subject of litigation in another country. Had they been more sensitive, they would have come to terms with the reality that the case is a national embarrassment - not something to cheer about for any political blackmail."
https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-atiku-opens-up-on-meeting-with-hushpuppi-replies-apc/

BusinessBUA To Establish 3 Million MTPA Cement Plant, 50 MW Power Plant In Adamawa by stephanie11(op): 3:30pm On Jul 04, 2020
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM

BUA Cement, One of West Africa’s largest Cement companies has announced that it is set to establish a three million metric tonnes cement plant and 50 megawatts power plant in Guyuk and Lamurde local governments of Adamawa state in the North Easter region of Nigeria. This was revealed when the Chairman of BUA, Abdul Samad Rabiu led the BUA Cement Management team on a courtesy call to the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in the Government House, Yola.

Speaking during the visit, Abdul Samad Rabiu said preliminary findings show that the two local governments of Guyuk and Lamurde are reputed to have good quality of limestone deposits and BUA Cement is ready to begin the investment in the state. He added that the BUA will use new technologies to supply power to the proposed cement plant and communities of Guyuk and Lamurde in addition to providing three thousand direct and five thousand indirect jobs.

The Chairman stressed that the Guyuk Cement Plant will be the major investment in the North East by BUA and solicited for support of Governor Umaru Fintiri to set up the factory in Guyuk. Rabiu said the company made a decision to source its raw materials locally and it has invested billions of dollars in various sectors across Nigeria and therefore urged the state government to support BUA to actualize the Guyuk Cement project. In addition, he praised the commitment of the governor within one year in office in many sectors of development despite the economic challenges in Adamawa.

Responding, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said his administration's effort in exploring local contents has started yielding results and thanked BUA for showing interest in establishing the cement plant in Guyuk. He further assured the management team of BUA that government will make whatever is needed and provide the necessary support which will create enabling environment so that the BUA Cement company in Guyuk will become a reality.

He also expressed readiness of the government to protect the investment once it is established and told them that his administration will maintain the good relationship with the company for the benefit of the state.
BUA is Nigeria’s second largest Cement Producer by volume with cement plants in Sokoto and Edo States. The Company’s newest plant in Sokoto is expected to be operational in 2021. When completed, the Guyuk Cement Plant will bring BUA’s total capacity to 14million metric tonnes per annum.
https://politicsnigeria.com/bua-cement-set-to-establish-3-million-mtpa-cement-plant-50-mw-powerplant-in-adamawa/

PoliticsSeyi Tinubu, Wife Name Their Son Bolatito Ayyan Tobias Jidenna Akanbi Tinubu by stephanie11(op): 11:22am On Jul 03, 2020
As congratulations continue to pour in on the birth of his son, Seyi Tinubu, scion of Nigerian Political Heavyweight and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT), today announced the name of his newborn son alongside his adorable wife, Layal Tinubu during a short, intimate ceremony at their London residence. According to the Tinubus, their son who was born on June 25 at a London Hospital, will be called Bolatito Ayyan Tobias Jidenna Oluwaseyifunmi James Akanbi Tinubu or BAT (Jnr.) in a subtle tribute to his famous grandfather.

This will be Seyi Tinubu’s second child and first son with his only wife, Layal Tinubu after their beautiful daughter, Noella who was born 3 years ago. Sporting a cute summery dress, Layal, an entrepreneur and founder of Tostoys, appeared visibly elated whilst Seyi was beaming all through the ceremony.

Also, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in a heartfelt message to his grandson, prayed for good health, success and God’s blessings on the infant who is the latest addition to the renowned Tinubu dynasty.

BAT Jnr. was born on the 25th of June 2020 in a hospital in London with the family announcing the news through their office immediately afterwards.

Seyi Tinubu is a young Nigerian Entrepreneur, social impact investor and CEO of an out-of-home advertising company, Loatsad Promomedia. He is also the co-founder of the Noella Foundation, Patron of STL Polo Team and a member of the Board of several organisations.
https://politicsnigeria.com/seyi-tinubu-wife-announce-name-of-newborn-son/

HealthTony Ezenna Is Alive, Not Dead by stephanie11(op): 7:21pm On Jun 28, 2020
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM

Billionaire Businessman and Founder, Orange Drugs, Chief Tony Ezenna is Alive and Well, POLITICS NIGERIA can authoritatively confirm.

On Sunday, rumours went viral on social media that Ezenna had died from COVID-19 complications. However, in a statement obtained by this newspaper, signed by Ingram Osigwe, Media adviser for Orange group, the death rumour was the 'handwork of mischief makers'.

"This is to appeal to the general public to disregard the rumour about the death of Tony Ezenna, Chairman of Orange Group."

"The rumour is malicious and the handwork of mischief makers as the Ikenga Akokwa is neither sick nor dead.
Investigations are on-going to unravel the source of this wicked rumour with the view to bringing the culprit(s) to book."

"Ezenna wishes to assure his friends, family and associate that he is hale and hearty." the statement read.

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-orange-drugs-breaks-silence-on-billionaire-tony-ezennas-rumoured-death/

Politics8 Major Things Tinubu Said About APC Crisis, 2023 Presidential Ambition by stephanie11(op): 7:16pm On Jun 27, 2020
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The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday issued a statement on the recent crisis that rocked his party.

Tinubu listed several observations and addressed certain rumours about the 2023 Presidential elections. POLITICS NIGERIA has compiled 8 major things Tinubu highlighted in his statement;

1. DISINTEGRATION OF APC

The National leader addressed several comments that the party was divided and will crack up before 2023 saying; "“Most such dire predictions were from critics whose forecasts said more about their ill will than they revealed about our party’s objective condition,".

He described the predictions as premature, adding that “an honest person must admit the party had entered a space where it had no good reason to be”.

2. OSHIOMOLE MADE MISTAKES

Tinubu expressed agreement with assertions that the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomole made mistakes in handling the party's crisis.

"Comrade Oshiomhole tried his best. Mistakes were made and he must own them. Yet, we must remember also that he was an able and enthusiastic campaigner during the 2019 election. He is a man of considerable ability as are the rest of you who constituted the NWC."

3. EROSION OF PARTY DISCIPLINE, MUTUAL RESPECT AND ORDER

Tinubu also expressed disappointment that party discipline, mutual respect and order completely disappeared from the party.

"Order, party discipline and mutual respect went out of the window. Members instituted all manner of court cases, most of them destructive, some of them frivolous, none of them necessary. In the process, a dense fog fell upon our party." he said.

4. 2023 PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION

The Former Lagos Governor also weighed in on rumours of a 2023 presidential ambition he harbours. He wrote;

"To those who have been actively bleating how the President’s actions and the NEC meeting have ended my
purported 2023 ambitions, I seek your pity. I am but a mere mortal who does not enjoy the length of foresight or political wisdom you profess to have. Already, you have assigned colourful epitaphs to the 2023 death of an alleged political ambition that is not yet even born."

"At this extenuating moment with COVID-19 and its economic fallout hounding us, I cannot see as far into the distance as you. I have made no decision regarding 2023 for the concerns of this hour are momentous enough."

"During this period, I have not busied myself with politicking regarding 2023. I find that a bit distasteful and somewhat uncaring particularly when so many of our people have been unbalanced by the twin public health and economic crises we face. I have devoted these last few months to thinking of policies that may help the nation in the here and now. What I may or may not do 3 years hence seems too remote given present exigencies."

"Those who seek to cast themselves as political Nostradamus’ are free to so engage their energies. I trust the discerning public will give the views of such eager seers the scant weight such divinations warrant."

"Personally, I find greater merit trying to help in the present by offering policy ideas, both privately and publicly, where I think they might help. I will continue in this same mode for the immediate future. 2023 will answer its own questions in due time."

5. PERSONAL SACRIFICES

Tinubu called on party members to embrace making sacrifices for the good of the party.

"I have toiled for this party as much as any other person and perhaps more than most. Despite this investment or perhaps due to it, I have no problem with making personal sacrifices (and none of us should have such a problem) as long as the party remains true to its progressive, democratic creed. Politics is but a vehicle to arrive at governance. Good politics promotes good governance. Yet, politics is also an uncertain
venture."

"No one gets all they want all the time. In even a tightly-woven family, differences and competing interests must be balanced and accommodated."

6. NWC MEMBERS MUST SHEATH THEIR SWORDS

The Lagos Politician also called on aggrieved members of the now-dissolved party National Working Committee, NWC to unite and move the party forward.

"I appeal to all former members of the National Working Committee and all members of our party to sheathe their swords and look to the larger picture."

7. SUPPORT BUHARI'S DECISION

Tinubu admonished members of the party to adopt and follow the President's decisions for the party.

"The President has spoken and his decision has been accepted. It is now beholden on all of us, as members of the APC, to recommit ourselves to the ideals and principles on which our party was founded. While we recognize that people have personal ambitions, those ambitions are secondary, not sacrosanct."

"Members must subordinate their ambitions to health and well-being of the party. Never should our party be defined by one person’s interests or even the amalgam of all members’ individual interests. A successful party must be greater than the sum of its parts."

8. PREPARE FOR EDO, ONDO ELECTIONS

Tinubu also reminded party members about the upcoming Edo and Ondo State Elections. He asked members to come together in order to win both elections.

We have governorship elections around the corner in Edo and a primary and elections in Ondo. On these important events, we must concentrate our immediate energies. In the longer run, we must restore the collegial nature to the party so that it should be in the practice of coming to support the President instead of him having to rescue the party from itself.

"In Edo, we must rally round our candidate Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu. In this, Comrade Oshiomhole has a crucial role to play. I congratulate him for his equanimity and loyalty to the party and our President in accepting the dissolution of the NWC. I encourage him, now, to return to Edo State to energise the campaign for the election of Pastor Ize-Iyamu."

"In Ondo, we must set the procedures for primaries and conduct that exercise in a fair, transparent manner that shows the Nigerian people the party has left turmoil behind."

SOURCE: https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-8-things-tinubu-said-about-apc-crisis-2023-presidential-ambition/

PoliticsTinubu Speaks On 2023 Presidential Ambition, Tells APC Members What To Do by stephanie11(op): 6:23pm On Jun 27, 2020
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed his position on the recent dissolution of the National Working Committee and rumours of his 2023 Presidential ambition.

This was contained in a statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA signed by his spokesman, Tunde Rahman. Read below;

"To those who have been actively bleating how the President’s actions and the NEC meeting have ended my purported 2023 ambitions, I seek your pity. I am but a mere mortal who does not enjoy the length of foresight or political wisdom you profess to have. Already, you have assigned colourful epitaphs to the 2023 death of an alleged political ambition that is not yet even born."

"At this extenuating moment with COVID-19 and its economic fallout hounding us, I cannot see as far into the distance as you. I have made no decision regarding 2023 for the concerns of this hour are momentous enough."

"During this period, I have not busied myself with politicking regarding 2023. I find that a bit distasteful and somewhat uncaring particularly when so many of our people have been unbalanced by the twin public health and economic crises we face. I have devoted these last few months to thinking of policies that may help the nation in the here and now. What I may or may not do 3 years hence seems too remote given present exigencies."

"Those who seek to cast themselves as political Nostradamus’ are free to so engage their energies. I trust the discerning public will give the views of such eager seers the scant weight such divinations warrant."

"Personally, I find greater merit trying to help in the present by offering policy ideas, both privately and publicly, where I think they might help. I will continue in this same mode for the immediate future. 2023 will answer its own questions in due time."

"I have toiled for this party as much as any other person and perhaps more than most. Despite this investment or perhaps due to it, I have no problem with making personal sacrifices (and none of us should have such a problem) as long as the party remains true to its progressive, democratic creed. Politics is but a vehicle to arrive at governance. Good politics promotes good governance. Yet, politics is also an uncertain venture. No one gets all they want all the time. In even a tightly-woven family, differences and competing interests must be balanced and accommodated."

"My fellow party members who now feel aggrieved by the NEC meeting I urge you to accept the sacrifice you have been asked to make so that the air can be cleared, the party can assume its proper role of helping this government lead the nation toward enlightened improvement, and the party itself can grow and firmly establish itself as the best, most democratic party in the land." the statement read in part.
https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-tinubu-speaks-on-2023-presidential-ambition-tells-apc-members-what-to-do/

PoliticsPresident Buhari To Attend Victor Giadom's NEC Meeting by stephanie11(op): 5:00pm On Jun 24, 2020
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Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has announced his support for the Victor Giadom-led faction of the All Progressives Congress.

POLITICS NIGERIA confirmed this via a statement from Presidential Aide, Garba Shehu. He declared via twitter;

"The President has received very convincing advice on the position of the law as far as the situation in the party is concerned and has determined that the law is on the side of Victor Giadom as Acting National Chairman."

"Because he will always act in accordance with the law, the President will be attending the virtual meeting Giadom called for tomorrow afternoon".

This development will heighten to crisis currently tearing the party apart. More to come...
https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-president-buhari-sides-with-victor-giadom-to-attend-nec-meeting/

PoliticsAkeredolu Reacts To Reported Plot To Impeach Deputy, Agboola by stephanie11(op): 2:39pm On Jun 24, 2020
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The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has finally reacted to reports that he plans to impeach his deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, POLITICS NIGERIA has gathered.

Agboola and Akeredolu have been at daggers drawn which ultimately led to the defection of the former to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

On Tuesday, reports went viral on social media that Akeredolu had bribed lawmakers in the statehouse with N10 million each to ensure that they impeach Agboola.

In response to the development, Akeredolu described the reports as an attempt to "distract his administration". He also described his deputy as a 'sunken ship'.

"N10 Million for each house member? How! Is it possible? Yet another tactic to distract this administration. I will not waste state or personal resources on a sunken ship. Let God decide his fate." He tweeted.
https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-akeredolu-reacts-to-alleged-plot-to-impeach-deputy-speaks-on-n10-million-bribe/

PoliticsPDP Reacts As Wike Dumps Obaseki, Reveals Next Line Of Action by stephanie11(op): 9:23pm On Jun 23, 2020
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has reacted to Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike's decision to pull out of efforts to help embattled Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki secure the party's guber ticket.

Below is a statement from the party sent to POLITICS NIGERIA;

"The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wishes to state that no member of its National Working Committee (NWC) sponsored any media publication to castigate and malign the person of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike."

"The party described such publications as the handwork of external forces and enemies of the PDP who are bent on sowing seeds of discord within the party. The NWC also wishes to place on record that none of its members has acted like a "tax collector" in whatever meaning the term represents, either in the process leading to the Edo primary election, or any other state."

"Our party holds Governor Wike and indeed all our PDP governors, who, of course, have been the pillars of our great party, with utmost respect and had always consulted them on all party affairs."

"The PDP appreciates the efforts and sacrifices of our governors and will not allow enemies of our party, who are out to cause disunity in our fold by sponsoring baseless publications against our leaders, to have their way. This time demands the unity of all our leaders in order to keep our political rivals, who are facing extinction, from importing their crises into our party."

"The PDP remains one indivisible family and our members are at alert and will continue to resist every attempt by external forces to divide our ranks at this critical time." the statement read.
https://politicsnigeria.com/edo-2020-pdp-reacts-as-wike-dumps-obaseki-reveals-next-line-of-action/

CrimeMan abducts Filipino Lover, Detains Her For 6 Months In Enugu [PHOTO] by stephanie11(op): 6:30pm On Jun 22, 2020
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The Nigerian Police force has successfully rescued a 40yr old Philippino lady abducted by her Nigerian lover in Enugu.

POLITICS NIGERIA learned that operatives of the Enugu State Police Command at Neke-Uno Village, Enugu East LGA, rescued, Irene Torento Panas, six (6) months after she arrived Nigeria from the Philippines in an apparent but unsuccessful search for love.

Panas, an Accountant by profession and a native of Manila in the Philippines arrived Nigeria on November 22, 2019, on a visit to one Chukwudi Odo ‘m’ 54yrs of Enugu Ezike in Igbo-Eze North LGA of Enugu State whom she met on Facebook on 8th March 2017.

The visit which was originally intended to be for 10-days, however, turned out to be a full case of abduction following Chukwudi Odo’s refusal to allow her return to her country against her will. She was held incommunicado by the suspect.

The victim who was critically ill at the time was successfully rescued by police operatives attached to the Unity Police Division, Ibegwa Nike, Enugu State led by the DPO, SP Siga Malgwi, following a tip-off from some members of the public in the area.

She was immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention where she was admitted from 5th June to 16th June. Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspect, Chukwudi Odo deliberately lured the victim into the country with the aim of confining her, sexually abusing, and extorting money from her.

The IGP, while enjoining members of the public to tread cautiously in their use of the social media, warned against any abuse of the cyberspace noting that such criminal acts will not go undetected and unpunished by the Force. Meanwhile, the Nigerian police force is already in contact with the Embassy of the Philippines in Nigeria so as to reunite the victim with members of her family.

https://politicsnigeria.com/man-abducts-filipino-lover-detains-her-for-6-months-in-enugu-photo/

PoliticsRead Agboola Ajayi's Resignation Letter To APC by stephanie11(op): 5:08pm On Jun 21, 2020
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POLITICS NIGERIA has obtained the resignation letter written by the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Ajayi, in a letter written on Sunday 21st of June, notified the party of his full resignation. This is coming shortly after he was blocked from leaving the state government house by Police officers on the orders of the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

See the letter below;
https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-ondo-deputy-governors-resignation-letter-to-apc-emerges-photo/

PoliticsBREAKING: Ondo Deputy Governor Dumps APC For PDP by stephanie11(op): 4:46pm On Jun 21, 2020
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The Deputy Governor of Ondo state has just dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Agboola Ajayi dumped his party on Sunday evening shortly after his confrontation with police officers at the state government house. The officers refused to let Ajayi leave the premises on the orders of the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

POLITICS NIGERIA learned that Ajayi tendered his resignation letter at the APC secretariat in Apoi Ward 2, Ese Odo LGA, Ajayi saying that his colleagues in APC know the reason for his departure.

He has since obtained his PDP membership card at the state secretariat of the party.

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-ondo-deputy-governor-dumps-apc-for-pdp/
Christianity EtcCOVID-19: Christ Embassy Church Shut Down In Akwa Ibom State by stephanie11(op): 4:09pm On Jun 21, 2020
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A Christ Embassy Church in Akwa Ibom State has been shut down for violating COVID-19 Protocols on Social gatherings.

According to a statement made available to POLITICS NIGERIA on Sunday, signed by Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to State Government & Chairman of COVID-19 Management Committee, the church was sealed after some of its pastors and members attacked the government's COVID-19 protocol compliance team.

"Today, Sunday 21 June 2020, the Akwa Ibom State Government and Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN) Monitoring Team, while on a routine compliance/inspection visit to the Christ Embassy Church, Nung Akpa Ime branch, State House of Assembly Road, off Nsikak Eduok Avenue to enforce the Akwa Ibom State government/Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)/World Health Organisation (WHO)/Christian Association( CAN) Guidelines and Protocols adopted to prevent community spreading of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic in Akwa Ibom State, were obstructed, attacked and brutalized by the Pastors and some members of the church."

"In response to this act of lawlessness by that church and in order to avoid the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom State, the Christ Embassy Church building and premises are hereby sealed up with immediate effect till further notice."

"The suspected Pastors and relevant members of the church will be made to face the wrath of the law." the statement read.

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-christ-embassy-church-shut-down-for-violating-covid-19-protocols-photos/

PoliticsSecurity Agents Surround APC Secretariat In Abuja by stephanie11(op): 11:37am On Jun 17, 2020
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POLITICS NIGERIA has been reliably informed that Security Agents have swarmed the APC secretariat in Abuja following the suspension of National Chairman, Adams Oshiomole on Tuesday by the Court of Appeal.

The Party is embroiled in a crisis as it currently has two national chairmen, Victor Giadom and Abiola Ajimobi.

Several security agents took over the secretariat early Wednesday, in anticipation of a breakdown of law and order over the Appeal Court ruling upholding Oshiomole's suspension.

Acting National Secretary, Victor Giadom, arrived the secretariat as early as 9 am and headed into the office, to take over in acting capacity. Oshiomole was not seen anywhere near the secretariat.

Addressing newsmen, Giadom, ordered the cancellation of all the activities concerning the screening of the aspirants for the Edo state governorship election primaries. He also ordered the suspension of the national Organizing secretary of the party, Emma Ibediro

He also ordered that the aspirants would be rescreened, announcing that each aspirant will be informed on steps to take.
https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-security-agents-surround-apc-secretariat-in-abuja/

BusinessI'm Not A Co-owner Of Execujet - Dangote by stephanie11(op): 9:36am On Jun 17, 2020
Dangote has denied allegations that he is a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd, an aviation company whose operating license was recently suspended indefinitely by the Ministry of Aviation after flouting lockdown guidelines for safety when it conveyed an artiste to Abuja for a concert.

A statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Head, Branding and Corporate Communications, Dangote Group refuted claims that Alhaji Aliko Dangote is part owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd and further denied ownership of the Bombardier Challenger 605 with registration number 5N-EXS.

He said, “Our attention has been drawn to an online publication which alleged that our President/CE, Aliko Dangote is a co-owner of the Executive Jets Services Ltd, a private airline based in Lagos. We hereby refute this allegation in its entirety, as Aliko Dangote has no stake or vested interest in the Executive Jets Services Ltd.”

He further said “The said aircraft Bombardier Challenger 605 with registration number 5N-EXS does not belong to Aliko Dangote. Dangote Group only keeps its fleet of aircraft in the hangars operated by Executive Jets Services Ltd just as others also avail themselves of the hangar services. The general public is hereby advised to disregard this unfounded and misleading report.”

Source: https://politicsnigeria.com/im-not-a-co-owner-of-execujet-dangote/

PoliticsPresident Buhari Appoints 12 New Permanent Secretaries by stephanie11(op): 8:17pm On Jun 16, 2020
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Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries into the Federal Civil Service.

In a statement on Tuesday signed by the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, in Abuja, the new appointees were part of the 41 Federal Directors shortlisted to fill the 16 vacant federal permanent secretary positions.

Yemi-Esan added that the swearing-in and deployment of the new permanent secretaries will be announced in very soon.

The newly appointees and their states are Akinlade Oluwatoyin - Kogi; Alkali Bashir Nura - Kano; Anyanwutaku Adaora lfeoma - Anambra; Ardo Babayo Kumo - Gombe; Belgore Shuaib Mohammad Lomido - Kwara; and Ekpa Anthonia Akpabio - Cross River.

Others are Hussaini Babangida - Jigawa; Mahmuda Mamman - Yobe; Meribole Emmanuel Chukwuemeka - Abia; Mohammed Aliyu Ganda - Sokoto; Tarfa Yerima Peter - Adamawa; and Udoh Moniloja Omokunmi - Oyo.
https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-president-buhari-makes-12-new-appointments/

PoliticsRe: Seyi Tinubi: 3 Ways To Give Back That Doesn't Require A Financial Investment by stephanie11: 7:48pm On May 06, 2020
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TravelJoshua Abdul-Azeez: Justice Unserved 5 Years After Egypt Air’s Racist Torture by stephanie11(op): 3:35pm On Feb 16, 2020
Justice yet unserved 5 years after Egypt Air, tortured, dehumanized, and tore 17-year-old medical student’s passport, while calling him “Bloody Nigerian”.

“It has dragged for 5 years now. No progress no settlement or compensation. Joshua was so affected he refused to fly again. Had to start medical school all over again in Nigeria.” Joshua Abdul-Azeez, who was a medical student of a Ukrainian University five years ago, suffered racist torture and harassment meted out on him by the management of Egypt Air.

Egypt Air, an international airline having its branch in Nigeria, tortured Joshua for three days, deprived him of food, tore his Nigerian international passport, while loudly muttering “these bloody Nigerians”, then wrongfully deported him back to Nigeria, over an offence that was occasioned by the company’s negligence and incompetence.

Five years after Egypt Air publicly admitted its wrongdoings, the company has refused to take actions towards correcting its racist and repulsive treatment towards Joshua and the trauma he endured in the cause of it.

The Experience

Egypt Air in 2014 had sold wrong tickets to Joshua, by giving him tickets which could not take him to his destination, Kiev. Abdul-Azeez, who was barely 17-year-old when the incident occurred, was returning to school in Ukraine. He and his mother had purchased a ticket from Egypt Air ticketing agent on the recommendation of Turkish Airline, who had no free sit to accommodate Abdul-Azeez.

Discovering an abnormality on the tickets they received, Joshua’s mother brought the attention of the ticketing officer who however reassured them that the tickets would get him to Kiev.

Unfortunately, in the course of his trip to Kiev and contrary to the “seemingly assuring words” of the ticketing officer, Joshua was deported from Moldova to Istanbul for boarding without visa.

The Egypt Air staff in Istanbul seized his passport, confined him in seclusion without food for days. His passport was torn, and he was called a “bloody Nigerian” in the process.

Joshua returned to Nigeria with no food, no bath or change of clothing all three days that he was held in seclusion by Egypt Air. In a report by Vanguard news, disclosing the experience as share by Joshua’s mother said;

“We went to the airport and truly, Joshua was on that flight, his passport had been torn by an Egypt Air Staff in Istanbul. He was looking very pale, his eyes were sunken, he could barely talk or stand. At that point, I was broken and I wept from the airport to the hospital.

“I couldn’t believe human beings could be that wicked. This happened within 20th to 22nd of August and he just turned 17 on the 16th of August.

According to a source who spoke to the Herald, the horrifying experience took its toll on Joshua. The source spoke of the excruciating pain the family had to endure all those five years having to watch Joshua live in fear and trauma.

“It’s being over 5 years since the incident occurred and still, no Justice has been done” the source explained.

Admission of Guilt
EgyptAir, through its lawyer, publicly admitted its negligence and the wrong done against the teenager which was published by the Vanguard News in 2014.

The report which quoted EgyptAir in part read;

“The truth is that we made a mistake on his ticket; that much we are ready to admit and make compensation as appropriate. We wronged the boy. We were negligent and he has suffered tremendous damage for which we are ready to own up and address accordingly. I feel for the young man for having suffered on the account of our mistake of not routing his ticket to his final destination, which was Kiev.’’

This was after the Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, issued a complaint against Egypt Air and demanded a national apology. She faulted the management for negligently handling the travelling arrangement of the teenager and the maltreatment dished out to him.

In her words;

“the error of not ascertaining the final destination of the complainant from his ticket was that of Egypt Air.’’

Justice Yet To Be Served

Five years down the line and the traumatized teenager has got no justice while EgyptAir continues to thrive in Nigeria, with no regard for her citizens’ honour and dignity.

Joshua and his family filed a lawsuit against Egypt Air, but The Herald gathered from a source who pleaded anonymity that Egypt Air has frustrated the proceedings since the suit was filed. The company’s response towards the proceeding has been nonchalant.

The source said;

“The matter was adjourned by the Federal High Court in Lagos to enable parties explore settlement. This was over two years ago, and EgyptAir has been frustrating all efforts for an amicable resolution. They continue to add salt to injury without any remorse for the trauma they caused Joshua and his entire family. The family could have lost Joshua but for God. He has struggled with flying since the incident.

“The next adjourned date is 25th February 2020, and the Plaintiff intends to proceed with the trial of the matter as it is obvious that EgyptAir and the Egyptian government do not have regard for Nigerians or their customers.”

Speaking on the complacency of the Federal Government to ensure its citizen gets justice for a wrong done by a foreign company, the source said;

“The Nigerian government has also been lax on the matter despite that a Nigerian passport was torn to shreds by Egyptian officials who even referred to us “bloody Nigerians”.”
https://www.herald.ng/justice-five-years-egypt-air-racist-torture-student/

BusinessForbes 2020 World's Richest: Only 4 Nigerians Make Exclusive Billionaires List by stephanie11(op): 9:39pm On Feb 12, 2020
Forbes recently released its annual exclusive billionaires ranking with only 4 Nigerians, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdul Samad Rabiu and Folorunsho Alakija making the highly coveted list.

Amongst the four, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group retained his spot as the World’s richest black person with a fortune of USD10.1 billion. Mike Adenuga, Chairman of Globacom came in as second in Nigeria and third in Africa with a fortune of USD7.7billion whilst Abdul Samad Rabiu of BUA Group was 3rd in Nigeria and 8th in Africa with a fortune of USD3.13bn - moving up 8 places from last year’s ranking. Folorunsho Alakija of Famfa Oil completes the list of Forbes billionaires from Nigeria with a fortune of USD1bn dollars coming in at #20 in Africa.

Of the four Nigerians on this year’s Forbes list, only BUA’s Abdul Samad Rabiu saw an increase in his fortunes from the previous year. Abdul Samad in January merged his Obu Cement Company with the publicly listed Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) where he had controlling shares. The new entity listed as BUA Cement Plc on the Nigeria Stock Exchange became the third largest entity on the exchange with N1.18 trillion market capitalization.

According to Forbes, only eight of Africa’s 54 nations have billionaires in the list of Global billionaires. Egypt and South Africa are tied with five billionaires each, Nigeria four; Morocco has two, while Zimbabwe and Tanzania have one billionaire each. In the list, Africa's 20 wealthiest people are richer in 2019 than 2018 with combined worth at $73.4 billion.

The magazine said the list was generated after the billionaires’ net worth were calculated using stock prices and currency exchange rates from the close of business on Friday, January 10, 2020. “To value privately-held businesses, we couple estimates of revenues or profits with prevailing price-to-sales or price-to-earnings ratios for similar public companies. Some list members grow richer or poorer within weeks or days of our measurement date.” Forbes statement further added. The current list shows that Nassef Sawiris of Egypt’s came second in Africa withhis fortunes rising to 8billion dollars from $6.3billion.

Others on the list from Africa are: Nicky Oppenheimer $7.7 billion; Johann Rupert $6.5 billion; Issad Rebrab $4.4 billion; Mohamed Mansour $3.3 billion; Naguib Sawiris $3 billion; Patrice Motsepe $2.6 billion; Koos Bekker $2.5 billion; Yasseen Mansour $2.3 billion; Isabel dos Santos $2.2 billion; Youssef Mansour $1.9 billion; Aziz Akhannouch $1.7 billion; Mohammed Dewji $1.6 billion; Othman Benjelloun $1.4 billion; Michiel Le Roux $1.3 billion; Strive Masiyiwa $1.1billion and Folorunso Alakija $1billion.
https://politicsnigeria.com/forbes-2020-worlds-richest-rankings-only-4-nigerians-make-exclusive-billionaires-list/

BusinessKPMG Report: First Bank Reinforces Retail Banking Dominance by stephanie11(op): 12:41am On Feb 06, 2020
The unbanked and underbanked, two groups at the centre of retail banking, need to be captured for the financial system to achieve its full potential. The KPMG Nigeria Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey says customers have expectations about how their needs will be met and meeting this requires banks deploying the right network and technology. First Bank of Nigeria Limited has through its Firstmonie Agent Banking Network created over 150,000 indirect jobs for Nigerians and executed three million transactions via 45,000 agents, writes COLLINS NWEZE.

Banking is no longer where you operate, but what you do. And doing more in today’s banking world requires the right tool, network and technology. Capturing the retail segment of the sector requires the right technology and product. The KPMG Nigeria has for the 13th consecutive year released the Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey, which showed banks playing formidable roles in the retail segment of the market. The retail segment of the report showed that FirstBank scored 71.8 percent, an improvement from 65 percent score in the 2018 survey.

The KPMG report showed that 53 percent of retail customers considered quality of service experience in choosing their bank, 13 percent chosen their bank based on financial stability while 12 percent chose their bank based on image and reputation.

For First Bank of Nigeria Limited, achieving these milestones did not come by chance. It took several decades of investment in the right technology, product and quality leadership.

As the oldest financial institution in the country, founded in 1894, FirstBank has over 28,000 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), launched the first cash deposit ATM in Nigeria in 2011, has appointed over 45,000 FirstMonie Agents spread across the country, targeting 500,000 agents and operates in over 750 business locations. The bank has also created over 150,000 indirect jobs through the FirstMonie Agents scheme as at December 31, 2019.

Also, the bank’s alternative channels were the first to launch WhatsApp banking, among other milestones. Achieving the 80 percent financial inclusion target set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will require the support of commercial banks and use of technology. First Bank of Nigeria is one of the financial institutions which have taken steps to make the target a reality by deploying technology in its operations by way of Agent Banking Network. FirstBank has expressed its commitment to continue to drive financial inclusion through its First-monie Agent Network in 99 per cent of the 774 local government areas and has processed over N2 trillion through the initiative.

The Firstmonie service provides financial/banking solutions to rural and semi-urban locations across the country. Such solutions include account opening, cash deposit, cash withdrawals, airtime purchase, and bill payments. Through this channel, the bank is committed to providing convenient services that engender and provides ease of access to banking products, thereby saving time and travel costs for users of the network. Speaking at the Firstmonie Agent Banking National Awards in Lagos, FirstBank’s Chief Executive Officer, Adesola Adeduntan said: “The initiative has witnessed several changes in the operating structure and value proposition of FirstBank

In December 2017, the bank ran a pilot test with over 400,000 transactions processed and following the success of the first run, it re-launched in 2018.”

According to Adeduntan, through Firstmonie, the bank has remained at the forefront of driving nation-wide inclusion, given our belief that access to financial services is part of lifting people out of poverty and fostering collective national economic development.

Adeduntan said: “The key strength of the bank’s services is to look at the gaps in the society and develop products and services that address the gap. As an integral part of our strategy, we believe in working with the CBN to improve financial inclusion index of the country. We would, at FirstBank, assist Nigeria to address poverty and hunger, thereby promoting security of life and property. Because when people are gainfully employed, the implication is that they will think less of crime.”

The bank’s Deputy Managing Director, Francis Shobo, noted that the agents are the most critical part of the ecosystem because they take deposits, make payments and open accounts, provide transfers and sell airtime at locations with little or no access to financial services. He said there are switches and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has also supported the Firstmonie network. Shobo praised the CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, stating that the the apex bank has made changes in regulation around agency banking. “They have allowed the programme to scale as much as it has scaled,” he said. At the event, 31 agents at the state level won N250,000 each, five agents N1 million each at the regional level and a grand prize of N2.5 million at the national level.

FirstBank Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said the Bank has, through the First-monie initiative, empowered communities by connecting them to the financial system. She said the bank will continue to support Firstmonie agents. She said customers’ expectations were changing and that it’s the bank’s duty as a customer-focused bank to ensure that customers were provided with the means to carry out banking through any channel they desire. FirstBank has also recognised the opportunities for inclusive growth and influence of financial technology not just in banking but also business operations across industries.

One of the Firstmonie agents said: “I have been with Firstmonie since they started, and I can say that it has been a life-changing experience. I have been able to build trust of the communities around me as many workers in my area have forgotten the last time they visited any bank branch for basic banking services. I am a proud employer and as a result, my members of staff are well paid and comfortable.

“Firstmonie has created an enabling opportunity for dwellers of my immediate community and neighbouring towns to carry out banking transactions with less time, money, resources and risks as people don’t have to waste time embarking on long journeys to the city, added to the dangers of being robbed on the highway.’’ FirstBank has also partnered National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The deal seeks to leverage the human traffic and commercial activities at various motor parks across the country to ease access to financial services. FirstBank is also in partnership with Azuri Technologies Limited, an off-grid power distribution firm to make access to off-grid power easy, especially in rural communities, as well as other institutions, that seek to provide resources to cushion the effects of economic and social shocks on low income individuals. Under this deal, FirstBank and Azuri will co-brand and co-market Azuri’s solar home television product.

The pay-as-you-go customers will also pay for their solar photovoltaic (PV) system via FirstBank’s Firstmonie agents and mobile payment solution, thereby deepening financial inclusion. Banking with Technology Banking and technology are becoming inseparable. FirstBank under Adeduntan is driving growth and customer services with technology. The Financial Technology (Fintech) Summit organised by the bank was an opportunity for the bank to emphasise the need for technology in e-business, digital offering, agent banking, wholesale/ transaction banking, retail/consumer lending and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) productivity. He noted that as a Tier-1 lender, which celebrated its 125th anniversary last March, the bank had been able to maintain its leadership position in the industry by leveraging technology to offer innovative solutions through its product offerings.

FirstBank is also taking advantage of the opportunities created by cash-less banking to innovate and give value to customers. The bank has introduced the Visa Multi Currency Card, an All-in One-Card and first of its kind to be offered by any financial institution in Nigeria. This card can be linked to four currencies: Naira, United States dollar, Euro and British Pounds Sterling accounts. With the Visa Multi-Currency card, FirstBank customers – within and outside Nigeria – can enjoy the luxury of having their local and foreign denominated accounts in any currency, linked to a single debit card.

Many banks have continued to make impact in the e-payment space. The Nigeria Postal Service and Fidelity Bank Plc have also entered into a collaboration to deploy modern banking services to Nigerians in 266 rural communities. The move is part of the measures to boost the level of financial inclusion in the country and reduce the number of those not yet in the formal financial system. Speaking at the launch of integrated banking services between Fidelity bank and NIPOST in Abuja, the bank said the collaboration would enable the bank to deploy all its banking services in 266 locations using NIPOST offices.

Access Bank Plc has introduced agency banking to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria, to enable branches to focus more on complex customer obligations. A banking agent is defined as an authorised third party (a retail or postal outlet) contracted by a financial institution to process clients‘ transactions. The Head, Agency Banking, Access Bank, Michael Ogbaa, while introducing the bank’s Omni-channel agency banking application at the bank’s agency banking forum, in Lagos, on Tuesday decried that there are only 307,000 PoS terminals in Nigeria as at last July, of which only 167,000 are active.

Also, the adoption of e-transactions for customers earned Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), United Bank of Africa (UBA), and other eight banks N135.15 billion between January and September, last year. A look at the unaudited 2019 third-quarter reports of the banks, showed that their revenue from electronic transactions grew by 57 per cent as against the N86.312 billion they earned from the first 10 months of 2018.

https://politicsnigeria.com/kpmg-report-first-bank-reinforces-retail-banking-dominance-creates-15000-indirect-jobs/

BusinessUBA Gives Out N10 Million To 100 Customers by stephanie11(op): 9:10pm On Jan 29, 2020
Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc yesterday launched the “UBA Bumper Account”, a hybrid account, targeted at transforming the lives of its customers.

According to the lender, the new account is in line with the its mission of creating superior value for its stakeholders while encouraging saving cultures among Nigerians.

The account, carefully crafted to improve the lives of the UBA customers, will offer account holders an opportunity to win cash prizes of up to N2 million.

Speaking during the launch and monthly draw which was held at the UBA Head Office, in Lagos, the Group Head, Retail Banking, Jude Anele said, the new “UBA Bumper Account” was created with the customer in mind.

Anele said: “We have in recent times deepened our focus on the most important aspect of our business – the customers we serve. Hence, our huge investment in technology to make banking easier and seamless, even as we introduce new offerings such as this Bumper Account, that will deliver improved value to stakeholders.

He explained that new and existing customers of the bank need to ensure they have a minimum deposit of N5,000 in their UBA Bumper Account to qualify for draws. According to him, current UBA customers are to dial *919*20*1# to migrate to the UBA Bumper Account whilst potential customers should dial *919*20# if interested in opening a UBA Bumper Account.

“In the first draw which was held live during the official launch today a total of 100 customers emerged winners as the Bumper to Bumper Crooner, Wande Coal serenaded guests with his famous hit songs to the delight of all present.

“A total of 100 customers emerged winners at the live draws which took place here today, and as you have seen, some of our customers here present were part of the lucky ones who won N100,000 each. From here on, lucky customers will win from N10,000 to N2 million each in the monthly, quarterly and targeted draws,” Anele stated.

He added that a monthly shopping allowance of N100,000 for a year is also up for grabs. “No fewer than 50 account holders will get a whopping N2 million each across all participating regions. This account is open to both existing and new customers of the bank who save a minimum of N5,000,” Anele noted.

Amos Wisdom, one of the winners present, could not hide his joy when he was announced as one of the winners. “I am still very amazed. Before I came here, I had the conviction that I would win. All my life, I have never won anything like this, and I am very happy that I won this time. Thank you so much UBA,” he said.

Another winner, Ohagbelum Peace, who could not believe it when her name was announced said if she wasn’t present herself, she would not have believed in promos like the UBA Bumper Account. “I am very grateful. This is a new experience for me and I am now a number one fan of UBA. This has re-enforced my belief for this bank.”

The Deputy Director and Co-ordinator, National Lottery Regulatory Commission was present during the event to ensure that winners were properly selected in a fair manner without prejudice. She noted that the commission had worked with UBA in many promos in the past without any issues.

The Head Consumer Banking, Chiedu Ibeku appreciating the customers present, said, “we had two major objectives for this account which is to say a big thank you to our customers for being there and most importantly, to encourage a savings culture. Our intention is not only to reward loyalty but also to transform the lives of our customers for good”.

“UBA will not relent, because we are aware that if our customers succeed, we ultimately succeed too and this will spur us on to make the desired impact in their lives,” she said.

https://politicsnigeria.com/uba-gives-out-n10-million-to-100-customers-in-bumper-account-promo/

BusinessFirst Bank Wins Best Mobile Banking App And Fastest Growing Retail Bank Awards by stephanie11(op): 10:18pm On Jan 27, 2020
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been named 2019 “Best Mobile Banking App” and “Fastest Growing Retail Bank” winner by Global Business Outlook. The Global Business Outlook Award recognises and rewards excellence in business in companies across the world, both in the public and private sectors. The award rewards innovation, creativity and the drive to create value.

FirstBank earned the Fastest Growing Retail Bank recognition because of its leading role in promoting financial inclusion in the country, a drive which has resulted in its 44,000 Agent Banking network designed to complement the provision of bespoke financial services at its over 750 branches nationwide.

It also won the Best Mobile Banking App award thanks to its Firstmobile banking app’s capability at performing a wide range of financial transactions in a safe, adaptable, futuristic and efficient manner. The user friendly app is widely renowned for its ease of navigation and state of the art security features to mitigate risk against fraud.

In the course of 2019, FirstBank bagged numerous awards across various areas of its business operations. The awards comprise Women Empowerment Category – Sustainable Banking Awards by CBN Bankers Committee, Best Private Bank in Nigeria 2019 by Global Finance Magazine and World Finance Magazine respectively; Best Process Automation Initiative, Application or Programme by Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services; Best Banking Brand Nigeria 2019 by Global Brands Magazine; Best Retail Bank in Nigeria by Global Banking and Finance Review and Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards respectively; Cashless Driver: Highest Volume in Bill Payments and Highest Transaction Volume in Real-Time Payments by CBN Electronic Payments Incentive Scheme (EPIS) – Efficiency Awards; Long Service Corporate Award by Nigerian Economic Summit Group; Best Financial Inclusion Program - Nigeria 2019 and Bank of The Year - Nigeria 2019 by International Investor, amongst many others.

Speaking on the awards, Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Bank’s Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications said, ”We appreciate the recognition of these awards by the respective awarding bodies. The awards are dedicated to all our customers across the globe as their continued patronage of our services is appreciated. We remain steadfast and would not rest on our laurels at rendering bespoke financial services tailored to meet the financial needs of our valued customers, irrespective of where they may be.”

About FirstBank

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is the premier Bank in West Africa with its impact woven into the fabric of society. The Bank which has been sustaining its development-oriented services for over 125 years as the region’s foremost financial inclusion services provider, offers a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services through more than 44,000 business outlets to over 17 million customer accounts.

As a national icon and an international player, FirstBank is one of the most enduring financial services brands in Africa with international footprints extending through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank in the Republic of Congo, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Sierra-Leone and Senegal, as well as a Representative Office in Beijing.

FirstBank has been nimble at promoting a digital economy in Africa and has issued over 10 million cards, the first bank to achieve such milestone in Nigeria. FirstBank’s financial inclusion and cashless transaction drive have resulted in over 228 million users on its USSD banking service through the nationally acclaimed *894# banking service and over 3.4 million users on its Firstmobile platform.

Since its establishment in 1894, FirstBank has consistently built relationships with customers, focusing on the fundamentals of good corporate governance, strong liquidity, optimised risk management and leadership. Over the years, the Bank has led the financing of private investment in infrastructure development in the Nigerian economy by playing key roles in the Federal Government’s privatisation and commercialisation schemes. With its global reach, FirstBank, one of Africa’s most sustainable financial services brands, provides prospective investors wishing to explore the vast business opportunities that are available in Nigeria, an internationally competitive world-class brand and a credible financial partner.

FirstBank has been named “Most Valuable Bank Brand in Nigeria” six times in a row (2011 – 2016) by the globally renowned “The Banker Magazine” of the Financial Times Group; “Best Retail Bank in Nigeria” for eight consecutive years (2011 – 2018) by the Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards and “Best Bank in Nigeria” by Global Finance for 15 years. Our brand purpose is to always put customers, partners and stakeholders at the heart of our business, even as we standardise customer experience and excellence in financial solutions across sub-Saharan Africa, in consonance with our brand vision “To be the partner of first choice in building your future”. Our brand promise is to always deliver the ultimate “gold standard” of value and excellence. This commitment is anchored on our inherent values of passion, partnership and people, to position You First in every respect.

https://politicsnigeria.com/first-bank-wins-best-mobile-banking-app-and-fastest-growing-retail-bank-awards/

TravelGIGM: Commuters Lament Over Poor Service, Unprofessional Staff by stephanie11(op): 5:36am On Jan 20, 2020
Commuters have lamented over the poor service offered to passengers of God is Good Motors (GIGM) with claims that the popular transport company is only riding on past glory.

Several road users have called out GIGM on Twitter over poor service coupled with the nonchalance of staff to address problems during journeys.

While some accused the transport company of tardiness, others said their nicely painted rickety buses need to be changed.

In a video shared by Joseph Chinwe @chiwizzi, she claimed she purchased a first-class ticket which reportedly costs over N10,000 for comfort and luxury.

However, to her unpleasant surprise, the AC in the bus was turned off by the driver without offering an explanation to the passengers who felt cheated for not getting the value of the money paid.

According to her, the driver hurled derogatory insults at them for asking too many questions.

This is not the first time such an incident will occur as another online user Daniel Nnamani accused GIGM of changing his seat without notifying him.


BusinessMy First Hand Experience At The 2019 Style By Zenith by stephanie11(op): 7:37pm On Dec 08, 2019
So style by Zenith 2.0 took place this past weekend and all I can say is that it was an amazing, insightful and mind blowing experience.
This was a three-day event and I was privileged to attend all three days of fun filled activities, and don’t forget the eccentric musical concerts that took place in the evenings.

On the first day of the event, I visited the food court first cause I mean, its food!

Entering the food court, the first thing to hit my olfactory nerves was the aroma of mouthwatering food.

My first stop was at a smoothie stand, cause even though I was surrounded by all these amazing food I still had to stick to my diet, or at least try to (*laughs)

I had a grape fruit smoothie from Queens Fruits, It was really refreshing because the weather was a little on the high side in terms of temperature.
Sipping on my smoothie, I stepped into the Master class. The class holding at that particular moment was the Movie production master class. You wouldn’t believe the speaker…It was none other than Nigerian Nollywood Legend, Eucharia Anunobi!

She talked at length about how the movie industry works, giving in-depth analysis into the do’s and don’ts of the industry.

After the enlightening class, I decided to explore the lifestyle fair. I kid you not, it was worth the hype!

I visited numerous stands from Bags, to clothes, makeup even a Spa.

I interacted with one of the vendors at the fair. Now what was so fascinating about this lady was the fact that all her handbags were handmade, and not just that, they were all made in her backyard, Talk about entrepreneurial skills!

These bags were lovely and very affordable.

Recall that I mentioned I was on a weight loss journey earlier, so there was no way I was going to be at the lifestyle fair without visiting Sportsworldngr.

They had amazing gym wears and equipment’s and they were all on sale! And I got a free stress ball for just following them on Instagram…in this Lagos road, a stress ball is just what I needed to ease away all the tension.

What made the Zenith Bank Lifestyle event so mind bubbling was the fact that I got to interact with so many celebrities.

While I was surfing through the food court again (laughs), I saw Big Brother Naija Star, Ike looking as dashing as ever, he was so nice and friendly and even took a picture with me.

As I was heading towards the main entrance, it was like I had stepped into the Big Brother House…almost all the contestants from the just concluded Pepperdem season were there.I saw Kim Oprah, Seyi, Venita, Elozonam, Sir Dee, Nelson and Jeff, I was star struck and I was lucky enough to engage in a brief conversation with a few of them.

As I was still basking in the euphoria from seeing some of my favorite Big Brother stars, I turned around and guess who I saw…One of Nigeria’s top Photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi.

Kelechi Amadi-Obi is a creative photographer in Lagos, Nigeria and the publisher of Style Mania Magazine. It was really an honor to see him.
Unfortunately I was unable to attend the evening concert, but in all, the first day was fun and I was definitely looking forward to the following day.
I was a little late for the second day so unfortunately I missed the master classes, but that definitely did not dampen my mood because I knew there were more activities to partake in.

I decided to get a makeover from one of the top brands in the world of Makeup, Mac Cosmetics. I felt like a celebrity who was being glammed up for a photo-shoot.

I stumbled upon the VIP section, went in to relax and sip on some mojito’s. The VIP section interior décor was bomb! On entering the VIP lounge it was like I stepped into a whole new building. Zenith Bank sure knows how to treat their VIP’s. The lounge was beautiful, there were waiters waiting to take your orders and sensational music to groove to.

After spending some time in the VIP Lounge, I left to continue surfing the lifestyle fair.I was able to attend the evening concert and it was just amazing, the vibe from the stage was surreal.

There were performances from upcoming artiste and amazing Fashion designs from well-known designers.

Avala from the Big Brother Naija show also performed some of her new singles, and I must say, I think I’ve found my new go-to playlist.
The stage was amazing and it was shaped in the form of a ‘Z’ which stands for Zenith bank.

The concert was in an open stage, and Zenith bank being always considerate when it comes to their customers provided chairs and tables so that people don’t stand for long, talk about VIP treatment!

Now getting into the concert proper, the first major artiste to come on stage was Mama Africa, the one and only Yemi Alade…and she killed it, her performance was off the chain, the crowd went wild when she sang her hit song ‘Johnny’. The amount of energy she put into her performance was just WOW.

The second performer was none other than Niniola. Her energy was unmatched. Her stage performance was also top-notch.
Also in the same concert, we had performances from Living Legend 2Face Idibia and the Koko Master himself, D’Banj. I definitely did not want the night to end.

Not only were there performances from amazing artistes, but we had Runway shows in between performances. Ituen Basi, Mai Atafo among others graced the stage with their amazing designs, leaving on-lookers in awe.

The third day which was the last day was definitely the best, like they always say, save the best for last.

Jim Ovia, who is the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank graced us with his presence at one of the master classes, also present was the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu as well as Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.

Talk about dedication to economic growth and development through enlightenment of the masses!

Jim Ovia said: “Passion for what you is key, but other than passion, build your own infrastructure (BYOI); get down to work, fix the problem, stop complaining and be the solution.”

Zenith Bank never ceases to give their customers the best of everything, pouring their heart and soul into every single thing they put out there.
Also at the master class was Fashion Designer, David Tlale. He talked extensively about the fashion world, I really learnt a lot.

After the master class, while sipping on my free bottle of water provided by Zenith bank (again, great customer service), I met Denrele…he is such a lively personality, full of life and emits a positive aura.

I wandered off to the ZECA (Zenith Bank Children’s account) play house, it was fabulous… it was as if I had walked into children’s wonderland, I was drop dead speechless. I almost wished I was a kid again.

As I was about leaving for the concert, I saw Mercy Eke, the winner of the just concluded Big Brother Naija Pepperdem season, she looked so pretty in person, and pictures definitely don’t do her justice.

The evening concert for the last day was the best!

Award-winning Nigerian Musician, Davido was on stage and performed singles from his just released album. Davido is a crowd mover!
I saw performances from Tems, Flavour, Tekno, Jidenna, and Zenith bank spared no expense in bringing some of the best of Nigerian Performers unto their stage.

Even the popular Instagram sensation Kabusa Oriental Choir came to drop some of their amazing hits, also present was Dotun, Ik Osakioduwa and Kenny Blaq.

In all, this year’s Style by Zenith was wonderful, and although there were a few bumps along the way, Zenith Bank still killed it! Their dedication to providing the best for their customers is just overwhelming. And you wouldn’t believe if I told you, the entire three-day event was free!
No charge what so ever, even the vendors got their booths free of charge!!

I am definitely looking forward to next year’s Style by Zenith 3.0.

EventsJidenna, Tekno, Davido, Joeboy To Perform At Zenith Lifestyle Fair On December 1 by stephanie11(op): 5:24pm On Dec 01, 2019
Top Music Stars, Davido, Jidenna, Joeboy, Flavour and Tekno are billed to perform tonight at the Zenith Bank Lifestyle fair at Eko Energy City, Eko Atlantic, Ahmadu Bello Way, VI, Lagos.

Admission is free.

Business7-UP Nigeria MD in Email Leak Scandal, Plots to Drive B-brand From Market by stephanie11(op):
The managing director of Seven-Up Bottling Company Nigeria, Ziad Maalouf, has vowed to put away all the B-Brand from the market.

Maalouf disclosed this during a two-day workshop held on Saturday, November 2, saying that he would bring the dream of the B-Brand of taking over Nigeria from A-Brand to bed.

The theme of the workshop included: “The Heart that represented by the value we live daily. Passion, Hard Work, Integrity, Honesty, Mutual Trust and respect.

Speaking about their comparative, the manager said: ” Let me start by explaining the competitive playground once again. This session is not like any other, so the mindset of growing vs last year, achieving budget, business as usual cost management etc.

“The outcome of this season must write the future and destiny of the three major competitors along with the future of the B-Brand industry (Bigger back and lower price concept) disruption in Nigeria: One company will flourish, one company will diminish, and one company will finish.

“The B-Brand destructive business model will either become a temptation for everyone who has a bit of money to start own brand in Nigeria or it will become a curse that ensures no one takes such a decision again. SBC must be company that will flourish and B-Brand taking over Nigeria from A-Brand must be put to bed.”

Maalouf who also spoke about his personal experience as MD said: “My experience at Ikeja was another new great learning. On the weaknesses and threat side, I noticed the following: “We have No clear sales strategy. Our sales team are working as a job, not as a passion with a clear dream. Incentives are being delayed for no reason.

“Motivation at sales team level is very low with weak sense direction and accountability. We are stuck in a mode of excuses (whether Bigi did this, NBC did that etc).

“Our information and execution are extremely week. We have no integration and synergies between departments ( even communication is weak).”

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It will be recalled that the Seven-Up Bottling Company (7-Up) Plc filed an application with the Nigerian Stock Exchange, seeking to delist its shares from the Exchange and end its 32 years as a publicly quoted company.

A regulatory report at the Exchange indicated that 7-Up has already started the delisting reminiscent of the exit of its rival, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) from the Exchange.

Despite strong protests from minority shareholders, the majority core investor of 7-Up-Affelka SA had last January 11 pushed through approval to acquire the outstanding 26.8 per cent shares held by the minority shareholders.

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PoliticsEmeka Agba: I Am Donald Trump’s Grandfather - Nigerian Man (video) by stephanie11(op): 9:47pm On Nov 23, 2019
A Nigerian man Chief Emeka has laid claims to the ancestry lineage of United States President, Donald Trump.

Emeka, a dual citizen of both America and Nigeria and an ardent follower of Donald Trump’s teachings has come out to say he fathered the American President

He made this disclosure while speaking to our correspondent at the Zenith Bank Light up 2019 which took place at Eko Hotel roundabout, VI, Lagos, Nigeria.

Emeka who allegedly shares the same family tree with Trump named his two children, Trump and Ivanka respectively. When asked the reason, he said as the grandfather of Trump, people would soon understand “As time progresses, the world will come to know why I decided to name my son Trump. I am the grandfather of Trump, because the President of US is my grandson. I am Daddy Trump, he is Donald and he is answering Trump, so, I am the father of all the Trumps.”

When asked what he liked about the controversial President, the Nigerian Chief said he admired Trump’s straight-forward attitude and his ability to express his views regardless of what other people think. He also mentioned that Trump’s books have helped him achieve outstanding success in his business.

In Chief Emeka’s words, “Being controversial is not a crime. Being controversial means you have a view that people don’t agree with. That doesn’t make your view, a wrong view.

What I see in him is a man who keeps to his word, he is a very straight-forward human being. I have been reading books about Donald Trump since I was 16. I’ve read almost all the books he wrote and his approach to life and business helps me a great lot, even in my business.

“I like people who are very straightforward, who keep to their words, keep their promises and who are willing to keep their words at all cost.”

https://www.herald.ng/nigerian-man-claims-donald-trump-grandfather/


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