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FirstBank is making home ownership possible for Nigerians with single-digit interest rate loan. For many Nigerians, owning a home has remained an elusive goal amid rising property prices, persistent inflation, and high commercial lending rates. However, a new mortgage initiative by First Bank of Nigeria is beginning to change that narrative by making housing finance more accessible and affordable. The bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), has introduced a mortgage facility aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities across the country. The initiative is backed by the Federal Government’s N1 trillion mortgage intervention fund,…

More than 100,000 airport access cards have been issued to motorists across the country as part of efforts to implement the Federal Government’s cashless policy at airport tollgates, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has disclosed. Kuku revealed on Monday that 62,000 of the cards were issued within just three days of enforcing the cashless policy at airports, a development that turned chaotic as the rollout of the policy at major airports triggered disruptions. The development comes as motorists have continued to enjoy free access into Nigerian airports for the past five days…

A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party to end ongoing litigations over the party’s disputed national convention and focus on organising a fresh one that complies with electoral guidelines. Saraki made the appeal on Tuesday in a statement on Facebook signed by Head, Bukola Saraki Media Office, Yusuph Olaniyonu, while reacting to the judgement of the Court of Appeal which upheld earlier rulings invalidating the PDP national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025. The former Kwara State governor said the party must accept the verdict and move quickly…

A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party to end ongoing litigations over the party’s disputed national convention and focus on organising a fresh one that complies with electoral guidelines. Saraki made the appeal on Tuesday in a statement on Facebook signed by Head, Bukola Saraki Media Office, Yusuph Olaniyonu, while reacting to the judgement of the Court of Appeal which upheld earlier rulings invalidating the PDP national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025. The former Kwara State governor said the party must accept the verdict and move quickly…

The Federal Fire Service has contained a midnight fire outbreak at De Bently Hotel, Utako, Abuja, preventing the blaze from spreading to neighbouring properties. The incident occurred late on March 9, 2026, in a four-storey commercial building covering about 500 square metres. In a statement on Tuesday signed by National PRO and Head of Corporate Services, Paul Abraham, the Service said the fire was reported at 20:28 hours. “Personnel from Wuse Fire Station were immediately mobilised and arrived at the scene by 20:38 hours to commence firefighting operations under the command of the Controller General,” the statement noted. The Controller…

News » Premier League news » Liverpool newsMarch 9, 2026 20:55 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Man City vs Liverpool in the FA Cup Manchester City and Liverpool will meet for the third time this campaign in the FA Cup quarter-final next month. The Cityzens have already beaten the Reds on two occasions this term. They recently came from behind to pick up a 2-1 Premier League win at Anfield. Erling Haaland scored the match-winning penalty.Pep Guardiola’s side have now been drawn against the Merseyside outfit in the last eight of the FA Cup at home.The Cityzens recently beat Newcastle United on the road…

Content creator and influencer, Asherkine, whose real name is Akinyemi Omotayo, has responded to criticism over a viral video in which he flew a canteen worker he met in Ogun State to South Africa. The creator, known for filming videos in which he helps strangers with money, gifts, and experiences, often sponsored by brands, came under scrutiny after social media users alleged that the encounters were staged. The Canteen Worker, Chiamaka Clare…Photo Credit: Asherkine In the video, a 21-year-old woman identified as Chiamaka Clare claimed she worked at a local canteen in Ogun State, where Asherkine first met her. During…

Social media personalities— Chima Crystal (Pastor John), Gozie Confidence (Pastor James), and Chinemerem Kaspah (Pastor Philip)— known as Triclowns, tell FAITH AJAYI about their journey into content creation and comedy We pray before shooting any skit – Chima Crystal (Pastor John) You often take the lead in your skits. How did your personal journey into content creation begin? I don’t know what you mean by lead. I just act my part and do what I’m supposed to do. My personal journey into content creation began when I was in my second or third year in the university. However, I have…

If you ask those who have never committed any preposition-related error to cast the first stone, even the hand of the most experienced English teacher will begin to shake. The part of speech is as stubborn as that. As a result, we will always have cause to revisit it in this class, especially in terms of some of the naughty errors it provokes. In the bus? No! When you are a passenger of a bus (commuting from one place to another), the standard way to express this is to say you are on the bus — not in it. Experts…

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has joined forces with the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture to strengthen data protection and privacy standards across the country’s business sector. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at NACCIMA’s headquarters in Abuja recently. The agreement aims to promote compliance with Nigeria’s data protection regulations and foster responsible data governance among businesses operating in the organised private sector. Speaking at the ceremony, NDPC National Commissioner and CEO Vincent Olatunji described the partnership as a milestone in advancing Nigeria’s data protection…