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Made In Naija: Union Bank Empowers Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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  Union Bank of Nigeria, under its Made In Naija initiative, emphasised its commitment to supporting homegrown businesses by recently sponsoring the RISE Business Challenge at the University of Lagos, Akoka, during the 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference. Dubbed Turning Point 6.0, the Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Challenge is a collaboration between Union Bank and the conference convener, Mr Olusegun Odufuwa, to empower youth-led businesses with financial and mentorship support through a pitch competition. Targeted at uplifting young men and women with requisite entrepreneurial skills, the event…

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Two killed as police officer’s son opens fire at US university

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A mass shooting at a university in Florida has left two men killed. The shooting was allegedly carried out by the son of a local deputy sheriff with her old service weapon, police in the southeastern US state said Thursday. Five people were wounded when the gunman — identified as Phoenix Ikner — rampaged through Florida State University, shooting at students, before he was shot by local law enforcement. A sixth person was hurt trying to run away from the shooting, Chief Lawrence Revell of the Tallahassee Police Department said…

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Gani Adams, others reject South-West Sharia panels

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The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, leader of a Yoruba self-determination group, Yoruba One Voice, has kicked against the push to introduce Sharia law in parts of the South-West, warning that such a move could destabilise the region and threaten Nigeria’s already fragile pluralism. This position was articulated in a communique issued at the end of YOV’s international virtual conference with the theme “Sharia Law in Yorubaland: Setting Things Straight through Restructuring.” Presided over by Adams, who is YOV Convener, the conference brought together members of the YOV…

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Man killed, pregnant wife, sister-in-law kidnapped in Edo

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A man identified as Friday Pius was killed, while his pregnant wife and her sister were abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers at Uloke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. According to information gathered, the assailants invaded the victim’s residence between 1:00 am and 2:00 am while the family was asleep. They shot Pius dead and abducted the two women. They left behind the deceased’s three children, who were found crying beside their father’s body soaked in blood. Security forces, local vigilantes and hunters, have…

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Father, stepmother attack seven-year-old son, loses both legs to domestic violence

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A seven-year-old boy, Abubakar Sani has been rescued from his abusive father and step mother in Lere Local Council after he was subjected to severe maltreatment that led to the amputation of both legs. The Kaduna State Government’s Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, said the boy’s father, identified as Sani Tanimi Maishago, allegedly tied the child’s legs and poured hot water on them as punishment for stealing biscuits. Following a medical assessment at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, doctors determined that the only way to save the boy’s life…

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WAEC revokes 574 school licences over exam malpractice

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, says it has revoked the licences of 574 schools found guilty of examination malpractice. Briefing the media on Thursday at WAEC’s national headquarters in Lagos, the head of the national office, Dr. Amos Dangut, said the list of affected schools has been submitted to the federal government. “This year, we have shared with them a total of 574 schools whose recognition has been withdrawn. This measure will also be adopted by all examining bodies. “These schools are no longer recognised as examination centres…

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Fidelity Bank Named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at Euromoney Awards

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Tier one bank, Fidelity Bank PLC, has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London.  The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in the global banking and finance industry. Established by Euromoney magazine, the awards highlight outstanding performance, innovation, leadership, and service excellence across various financial sectors and regions. Commenting on the award, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank PLC,…

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Cybercrime: EFCC recovers vehicles, phones, fetish items from 40 suspects

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from its Kaduna Zonal Directorate arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State. The arrest was disclosed in a post shared via its official handle on X, on Wednesday. Recovered items recovered from the suspects include 60 Android phones, three vehicles, 10 motorcycles, eight laptop computers, four Bluetooth speakers, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, and two power stabilisers. “The operation was based on credible intelligence linking the suspects to a syndicate engaged in cybercrime activities.” According to the commission,…

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Outrage in Plateau over killings, Gov Mutfwang apologises

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Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, yesterday apologised to the people of Bassa Local Government Area for the failure of government and security agencies to protect lives and properties, as condemnations trailed the killings. This is as a survivor of the attack lamented that his sister wouldn’t have died if she had not, out of fear, run out of her hiding. The governor’s apology came on a day former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Presidential candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in the 2023 elections, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ex-governor of…

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Sowore, VDM, others condemn cash gift to police officers in viral video

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Omoyele Sowore, Nigerian activist, and controversial commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) have voiced outrage following the circulation of a viral video showing Nigerian police officers allegedly collecting cash from a group of Chinese nationals in what appears to be an unprofessional and possibly unlawful transaction. The video, which has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, captures a group of uniformed officers in what seems to be a negotiation scene with the Chinese men, eventually receiving cash from them in an unclear context. Though the circumstances surrounding the encounter remain uncertain, the optics…

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