The Lekki Phase 1 Head Office of Alternative Bank became a hub of spiritual enlightenment as it hosted a well-attended Ramadan Tafsir and Iftar event. The gathering brought together prominent figures from the banking and religious sectors, with the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Maroofdeen AbdulAzeez Onike, delivering a captivating lecture on How to Be
Afrobeats artist Asake has taken charge of his father, Fatai Odunsi’s, medical treatment by admitting him to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi, where a team of Chinese medical experts is attending to him, according to a reliable source. A close neighbor of Odunsi, who had previously guided our correspondent to Asake’s childhood home in Isale
Security agencies have begun a rescue operation for a kidnapped Defence Headquarters official, Lt. Cynthia Akor, along with two others, following their abduction in the Federal Capital Territory. The victims were taken from their residence in the Mpape area of Abuja on Friday night. Ransom DemandA source, who spoke anonymously, disclosed that the kidnappers had
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, a battle axe, and two suspected stolen phones during the operation. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon
The second edition of the Nigeria Food Summit is set to take place in Lagos on Friday, bringing together key stakeholders in the food industry to explore opportunities for growth and global recognition. In a statement on Thursday, the event’s convener, renowned culinary expert Gbolabo Adebakin (popularly known as Chef Gibbs), highlighted the summit’s theme,
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a couple for physically assaulting an 11-year-old girl, Hauwa Goni, after she entered their property in the Pompomari area of Maiduguri. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent Nahum Daso, the suspects, Muhammad Shetima and Aisha Abubakar, were apprehended after
Society Reflects on Its Journey from Nine Families in a Living Room to a Global Network of Over 360 Branches By Our CorrespondentMarch 22, 2025 Introduction As the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the society has used the occasion to retrace its historic journey, clarify lingering misconceptions about its origin, and reaffirm its
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), Engr. Adedeji Ashiru, has called for an end to water wastage, emphasizing the need for sustainable water management. Ashiru led a roadshow on Saturday in Abeokuta to raise awareness about responsible water use, marking the 2025 World Water Day with
Veteran Yoruba actress, Dupe Jayesimi, has opened up about her journey of childlessness despite her desire to become a mother. Speaking on Saturday in a podcast interview with Abiola Adebayo’s ‘Talk-to-B,’ Jayesimi shared her struggles and the challenges she has faced over the years. According to her, despite multiple attempts to conceive, she was unable
Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje has passed away after a brief illness. The sad news was confirmed on Saturday by movie producer Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram handle. Ajemba paid tribute to Nweje, describing her as a vibrant actress and a dear friend. He also recalled their last conversation, which took
