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In a recent interview, you mentioned that you once sought to buy your own coffin. How did you end up taking that step? I was frustrated. It was the highest level of frustration because imagine a young man of my age then; I was in my late 20s, and I could not even afford to eat once in a day. People kept saying all sorts: that guy is lazy, he doesn’t want to work, he left teaching service for something uncertain; leaving certainty for uncertainty. I was ferociously frustrated, and I thought the only thing I could do was to…

At 80, an ex-banker, Mr Johnson Adeniji, shares with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI insights into his childhood, banking career, family life, and the values that shaped his journey Could you share your early life and background? I was born on April 9, 1946, about three months after the death of my father. My father died on December 18, 1945, before I was born, so I never had the opportunity to know him personally. I came from a humble background and was raised in a village called Akinale, near Abeokuta-Lagos Road. I am the first son in a great family of warriors from…

Discover the conspiracy to strangulate NCAA funding and its potential impact on Nigeria’s aviation safety. Learn about past air crashes and the importance Read More: https://punchng.com/the-conspiracy-to-strangulate-ncaa/ Source link

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended a proposed fee on mobile money-to-bank transfers from MTN Ghana’s fintech unit, halting the charge before it could take effect on June 1. In a statement on Tuesday, BoG said it has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL), MTN Ghana’s newly carved-out mobile money subsidiary, to suspend the proposed 0.75% fee on wallet-to-bank transfers pending further consultations with industry stakeholders. The decision blocks MMFL from introducing the new charge on one of Ghana’s most widely used digital payment channels, where mobile wallets have become deeply embedded in everyday commerce. The intervention comes nearly…

Many houses and farmlands located in flood-prone communities of Ogidi in the Idemili North Local Government Area and Ifite-Awka in Awka South LGA of Anambra State have been submerged by flood following persistent rainfall in the communities. Our correspondent, who visited the affected communities on Tuesday, reports that the rainfall which occurred on Sunday and Monday had left many families stranded, seeking refuge in the upland areas, where they are calling for the state government’s intervention. The affected residents said the perennial flooding has continued to disrupt daily life, damage property, and stall economic activities in the area. Their plight…

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Popular Oyo State-based broadcaster and philanthropist, Oriyomi Hamzat, has expressed appreciation to supporters across Oyo State following his emergence as the Accord Consensus Candidate for the 2027 governorship election, declaring that the “journey to a greater Oyo has begun.” Hamzat had declared his intention earlier in January. In a Tuesday statement released after his emergence, Hamzat described the wave of support from party stakeholders, followers, and residents across the state as both humbling and inspiring. “I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming support shown to me following my emergence as the Accord Consensus Candidate for the 2027 Governorship Election in…

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Bauchi State, Nigeria, and across the world on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The governor in his Sallah message, the Bauchi governor urged Muslims to uphold the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, love, tolerance, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). The governor noted that Eid-el-Kabir presents another opportunity for reflection, prayer, and renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence, unity, and mutual understanding among Nigerians irrespective of religious, ethnic, or political differences. Governor Mohammed called on the citizens of…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMay 26, 2026 21:08 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Garnacho to Serie A? Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho could leave the club after a solitary season.  The Argentine signed for the Blues from Manchester United last summer, but had a poor debut season in the Premier League.Garnacho barely made goal contributions for the west London giants and he has been pretty unpopular among the fanbase too.It is now being reported that the United graduate is contemplating his future and could be open to joining a new club very soon.Juventus and Napoli are…

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has said that many men date and marry women who do not truly love them. He also said that men who forgive cheating partners are weak. The actor made the remarks during an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, where he spoke extensively about relationships, loyalty and infidelity. According to the 44-year-old in a video of the interview posted on Monday, infidelity affects men and women differently, arguing that women who cheat in relationships are often no longer emotionally attached to their partners. “If you meet a woman who loves you, she will be willing to…