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Fidelity Bank Plc has appointed Jonathan Ososuakpor as a Non-Executive Director of the bank, taking effect from 22 May. The bank disclosed the appointment in a statement posted on NGX Group and signed by the Fidelity Bank’s secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, on Monday, noting that Mr Ososuakpor can achieve the bank’s strategic objectives. According to the statement, the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria, while the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria have also been notified about the appointment. “The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment…

Popular health influencer and medical doctor, Chinonso Egemba, widely known as Aproko Doctor, has warned Nigerians against the consumption of spoiled tomatoes and other fungus-infested food items popularly referred to as “Ata Esha” or “Awarawa,” saying they may pose serious health risks if consumed regularly. Egemba, in a viral health advisory posted on x on Monday, cautioned that some of the visibly rotten tomatoes in circulation contain harmful fungal growths that could produce toxins dangerous to human health. “This tomatoe commonly called spoiled tomatoes (Ata Esha) or awarawa… there’s a poison inside this tomato that a lot of you don’t…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsMay 25, 2026 20:07 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Alvarez to Arsenal on the cards? Arsenal have received the green light to make a summer approach for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, according to Cadena SER in Spain. The Gunners are expected to strengthen their attack ahead of next season, and it has been claimed that Alvarez could be a top target for them.Arsenal are well covered upfront with Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz leading the line. Gabriel Jesus has been the third-choice striker.Jesus’ departure could pave the way for a…

Lagos socialite and owner of Proxy Nightclub, Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, has alleged that the raid on his club by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in October 2025 cost him over N3bn in losses. Recall that over 100 suspects, including Pretty Mike, were arrested during a raid on Proxy nightclub after intelligence reports alleged that flyers had been circulated to promote a “drug party.” During the operation, cartons of illicit substances, including a strain of cannabis sativa, popularly called “loud” and laughing gas, were reportedly recovered from suspects and from the club’s store. The…

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has issued fresh public health advisories to pharmacists nationwide following recent Ebola virus outbreaks reported in parts of Central and East Africa. In the advisory signed on Sunday by the President of the society, Ayuba Tanko, the PSN urged community pharmacies and institutional pharmacy departments to strengthen surveillance and infection prevention measures. Tanko noted that although the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, had confirmed that Nigeria had not recorded any Ebola case, pharmacists must remain vigilant because they are often the first point of contact for sick patients. PUNCH Healthwise…

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has extended the registration period for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination into technical colleges across Nigeria to May 31. The board also announced a shift in the examination date from June 6 to June 13. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin by the board’s Assistant Director, Media and Protocol, Mr Uchechukwu Olisah. According to him, the approval for the extension was conveyed by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr Aminu Mohammed. He noted that the approval was communicated through an internal memorandum signed by…

Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.89% in the first quarter of 2026, with stronger activity in agriculture, telecommunications, construction and financial services helping to drive growth above last year’s level. New figures released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed the economy grew faster than the 3.13% recorded in the same period of 2025.  Still, growth slowed slightly from the 3.99% posted in the fourth quarter of 2025. The report points to resilience in the non-oil sector, even as crude oil production weakened during the quarter. Agriculture recorded one of the strongest improvements. The sector grew by 3.15% in…

The Board of Trustees of Makinde-backed Peoples Democratic Party, led by Adolphus Wabara and members of the interim National Working Committee under Tanimu Turaki, on Monday, called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture following the penultimate Friday’s abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking with journalists shortly after meeting behind closed doors with the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital, the interim NWC Chairman, Turaki. , said the visit was to commiserate with the State Government and the people of the state over the recent attacks. Turaki said,…

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Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has said democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria following the party’s nationwide primary elections. Atiku made this remark in a statement signed by the Atiku Media Office and shared on X on Monday after casting his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State. The ADC presidential primary was held simultaneously across 8,809 wards in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing supporters, Atiku described the large turnout as a strong indication of internal democratic…