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Wema Bank Plc has announced a final dividend of ₦1.25 per ordinary share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, subject to applicable withholding tax and shareholder approval. The bank disclosed that shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as of April 29, 2026, will be eligible for the dividend. The Register of Shareholders will be closed from April 30 to May 6, 2026, in preparation for the payment. Dividend payment is scheduled for May 20, 2026, and will be made electronically to shareholders who have completed the e-dividend registration process and mandated the registrar to credit…

The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has elected Mr Peter Azubuike as its new state chairman. Azubuike was elected on Saturday during the party’s State Congress held in Umuahia, the state capital. The new state chairman and other members of the State Working Committee, including Mr Chucks Akamadu as state secretary, Ben Otti as organising secretary and Mr Emenike Iroegbu as publicity secretary, emerged through consensus, a method earlier adopted by delegates at the congress. Speaking shortly after the election of the new executives, Governor Alex Otti applauded the smooth conduct of the congress and promised to support…

If you have an ulcer, toothache or diabetes, you may want to consider adding cloves to your diet. Even without these conditions, this widely available spice offers health benefits that make it a practical addition to everyday meals. Cloves, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum, are used across cultures for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In many Nigerian homes, the spice is familiar not just for its strong aroma, but for its traditional use in managing minor ailments. It is known as kànáfùrù in Yorùbá, kananfari in Hausa, and kanafura in parts of West Africa. Cloves can be consumed in several…

The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State FA Cup, which will take place today, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium. In the women’s final, Ibom Angels FC will take on Solo Wonders at 2pm. Ibom Angels, who play in the NWFL Premiership, will be aiming to defend their title against Solo Wonders from the NWFL Championship. The men’s final will follow at 4pm, with reigning champions Akwa United facing Godswill Akpabio United FC in what promises to be an exciting clash. Godswill Akpabio United booked their place in the final…

Social media influencer, Priscilla Ojo, has spoken about the emotional struggles men face, while also addressing questions about her religious identity. She made the remarks during an outdoor sit-down interview with content creator, Jarvis. “Being a woman is not easy emotionally. We go through a lot, including childbirth, managing the home, and other responsibilities. We are allowed to express our emotions, but men are often expected to hide theirs, regardless of what they are going through. “This conversation we are having now, when we get home, we will feel relieved. But for men, when they return to their private spaces,…

Addressing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, Director General Rafael Grossi said the agency remains focused on preventing a nuclear accident as fighting continues to endanger critical infrastructure.“The conflict in Ukraine is about to enter its fifth year,” Mr. Grossi said. “It continues to pose the world’s biggest threat to nuclear safety.”IAEA teams remain deployed at all nuclear power plants affected by the conflict and publish regular updates on nuclear safety and security conditions. The Board of Governors is the IAEA’s main decision-making body, bringing together representatives of 35 countries to oversee nuclear safety, security and safeguards,…

Nigeria’s democratic evolution continues to present recurring lessons—none more important than the centrality of structure, legality, and institutional discipline in the pursuit of political power. The current situation surrounding the African Democratic Congress, particularly its internal disputes and regulatory challenges, provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the difference between political aspiration and political capacity. Founded in 2005 and formally registered in 2006, ADC emerged with a clear ideological positioning as a reform-driven alternative to Nigeria’s dominant political parties. It sought to appeal to citizens disenchanted with entrenched political practices, promising a new direction anchored on inclusivity, youth participation, and…

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CBN has raised ATM card issuance fee to ₦1,500 and scrapped monthly maintenance charges.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the cost of issuing and replacing Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit and credit cards by 50 percent, raising the fee from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500.   In a move aimed at easing customer costs, the apex bank also scrapped the ₦50 monthly maintenance charge previously applied to naira-denominated debit and credit cards, including associated Value Added Tax.   However, the regulator clarified that holders of foreign currency-denominated cards will continue to pay an annual…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has raised the alarm over the circulation of false information claiming that it is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment, and components to individuals and private firms. This was contained in a statement signed by the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, on Friday. In the statement, the company categorically denied issuing any request for bids, tenders, expressions of interest, or approvals for the sale of scrap materials or refinery components from the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. “NNPC Limited wishes to alert the public to the circulation of misleading and false information…