Day: 22 April 2024

Other aspirants protest as Gov. Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo APC governorship ticket

Jide Ige

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, emerged the winner of the governorship primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state held between Saturday and Sunday. Though as of the time of filing this report, the results of the poll were still being announced by the chairman of the primary election committee and Governor of Kogi State, Mr Usman Ododo, Aiyedatiwa was in clear lead. As of the time of filing this report, results from 15 out of the 18 local government areas in the state…

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First Bank names Alebiosu as Adeduntan’s replacement

Jide Ige

First Bank of Nigeria has named Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu as its acting managing director with effect from April 2024. The Bank stated this in a release signed by its acting company secretary Adewale Arogundade. Alebiosu takes over from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December 2024. The release stated that “following the resignation of the managing director/CEO of FirstBank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Board of Directors has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as the acting CEO of the…

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Nadeem Anjarwalla, fleeing Binance chief arrested in Kenya, to be extradited to Nigeria

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Police authorities in Kenya have arrested Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance Holdings Ltd. top executive, who escaped from detention in Nigeria and the International Criminal Police Organisation is finalizing moves to extradite him to Nigeria soonest. Government sources familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak on the matter confirmed the development to our correspondent on Sunday night, reports The PUNCH newspapers. One of the sources said, “Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has been arrested by the Kenya Police Service, and he would…

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Access Pensions to empower Africa’s next wave of talents with market readiness training

Jide Ige

As the job market welcomes a new wave of talent post NYSC, Access Pensionshas announced the ‘Shape Your Future’ live empowerment webinar. This session is designed to prepare and equip young individuals as they transition into the business world or workforce, whether as employees or entrepreneurs. Scheduled for April 25, 2024, from 12:00 WAT, ‘Shape Your Future’ brings together industry experts and thought leaders to share invaluable insights and strategies for success. The sessions will feature distinguished speakers including Joycee Awosika, Founder/CEO Oriki Group who will speak on the topic‘Getting…

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