Although the appointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as the board chairman of Access Holdings last week was a highly anticipated event, the announcement still came with elements of surprise and psychology. With the tragic death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe in February, it was clear to well-informed analysts that his friend and partner, Aigboje, would have to…
A Nigerian man known as Festus recounts how he changed his mind about donating his kidney to his ailing girlfriend who needed one after he found out she was cheating. He said she had kidney failure and that he had offered to donate her a kidney; however, he later declined to proceed after learning that…
There is currently a fire outbreak at Sokoto Central market. According to reports, the motorcycle section of the market has been affected by the raging inferno. An eyewitness who spoke with Punch said the fire started early this morning, but its cause cannot be immediately established. However, another source revealed that the Sokoto Central market…
Evelyn, a 53-year-old woman, opens up about her lifelong commitment to caring for her ailing mother, a duty that she never regret doing. Born into a large family of 12 children, Evelyn stood as the sole daughter. After completing her education in nursing, she was on the brink of embarking on a journey for career…
Reno Omokri has slammed an All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Senator Anthony Adefuye for saying former President Olusegun Obasanjo is an Igbo man from Anambra State. Recall that Senator Adefuye in an interview with Plus TV alleged that Obasanjo’s father is an Igbo man and was awarded Obi of Onitsha, despite the former President being…
The Nigerian Army on Monday accused the people of Okuoma community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state of engaging in propaganda. The army said the community’s propaganda would not prevent the fishing out of the alleged killers within the community. In a statement released by the Army, the force said all propaganda…
Five directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have reportedly been sacked. According to Newsmen, the sack kicks off the reorganization process at the apex bank. Reliable sources familiar with the internal workings of the bank told Torizone that the affected officials have already received termination notices since March 15th, 2024. Although details and…
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has asked the House of Representatives to grant him the power to arbitrarily spend funds under the controversial “security vote” scheme. Mr Wike, while appearing before the House Committee on FCT on Monday to defend the N1.1 trillion budget of his ministry, said he needs the security vote to…
Two pastors in Ikot Ekang, a community in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom have been murdered. The clergymen are: Apostle Elisha Asuquo, founder of the Mount of Solution Redeemed Church (MSRC) and the Pastor in-charge of the Church, Aniekan Ibanga. The unidentified gunmen stormed the National Headquarters of the Church on a motorcycle…
Nollywood actress Mimi Orjiekwe, was embarrassed when her daughter Jasmine accidentally exposed her in an Instagram video. The mother and daughter were shown in a car in the humorous video, but Jasmine’s actions ruined the shot when she revealed that her mother used makeup filters to improve her beauty. Jasmine candidly revealed her mother’s need…
Nigerian Fuji Maestro King Wasiu Ayinde, also referred to as Kwam1 or K1 have finally addressed the accusations made against him by his drummer Kunle Ayanlowo. TheNGblog reported a day back that Kunle, in an interview, opened up on his time working with him as he recounted how Kwam1 treated him and others as a…
IN a display of corporate social responsibility, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and a leading pension fund administrator in Nigeria, has renovated the Yaba Psychiatric Hospital Ward MS/F3 in Lagos, which includes female and male wings, as well as offices for medical personnel and a recreation area for the patients….
