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The Girls Of Chibok, Maga, Papiri & Our Frankenstein By Festus Adedayo
Famous Ogbomoso, Oyo State-born bard, Ogundare Fọyanmu, had some words for evil spins and spinners. Religionists call these spinners “workers of iniquity”. They are a legion in Nigerian politics. Fọyanmu popularized this genre of oral poetry called Ìjálá Ọdẹ traditionally chanted by hunters and warriors. Though a special verbal art of worshipers of Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron and war, Ìjálá is sung by hunters most times at their leisure, upon return from hunting expeditions.
Q3 2025: How We Grew Our Interest Income by 33%, Fee Income By 47% – Fidelity Bank | PM Parrot
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has released its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The results show impressive performance across key income lines and operational metrics. According to the statements published on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) portal on November 21, 2025, the Bank reported Gross Earnings of ₦366.1 billion for Q3 2025. This represents an 8 percent increase from the ₦338.9 billion recorded in Q3 2024.
Soun Restrained By Federal High Court From Sacking Exco Of Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye has been restrained by a Federal High Court in Ibadan from sacking the executive of the Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo Agbaaye and imposing a caretaker committee. The monarch had early September pronounced the dissolution of the association’s executive and announced Prof. Josiah Ajiboye as acting president, heading a caretaker committee pending the election of a new substantive executive.
Unidentified Okadaman Crushed To Death By Truck In Ogun
A yet-to-be-identified motorcyclist was crushed to death by a truck at the Iyana-Ilogbo area of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. It was learnt from the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, on Wednesday, that the accident occurred at about 10 a.m. He identified the vehicles involved as a MAN Diesel truck with number plate EPE 513 YJ and a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with number plate WDE 403 VQ.
Ike Shorunmu Pushes For Early AFCON 2025 Preparation By NFF
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to begin early planning for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s Super Eagles were eliminated from the Africa World Cup play-off after a 4–3 penalty defeat to the DR Congo, a match that ended 1–1 after extra time. The result confirmed the country’s absence from successive World Cups, following their failure to reach Qatar in 2022.
Insecurity In Nigeria: Trump Urged By Group To Support Tinubu
Foremost youth organisations in the South-East, South East Youth Assembly and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Youth Wing, have urged United States President Donald Trump to partner his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, in addressing the nation’s security challenges, rather than resorting to threats of military intervention.
Tinubu, Oborevwori & Delta Security By Ray Umukoro
In the spirit of the Renewed Hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu should be upbeat about the recent security development in Delta State. On Wednesday, October 15, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori relaunched the Delta State Security Trust Fund. This time, there was a break from the past. It had a renewed focus on public-private partnership in the real sense of such arrangement. Oborevwori did not mince words. He was serious about the necessity of such Fund and the collaboration with the private sector.
FG’s ‘Nigeria First’ Policy Hailed By ECCIMA
The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15% tax on imported petrol and diesel, describing it as a bold and strategic move that will stimulate economic growth, encourage local production, and create employment opportunities for Nigeria’s growing youth population. ECCIMA has long maintained that the naira cannot appreciate while over 80% of the nation’s needs remain import dependent.
August 27 & A Daughter’s Celebration Of Abacha By Festus Adedayo
Last week, August 27, 2024, was the 39th anniversary of the coup that toppled Gen Muhammadu Buhari, erstwhile GOC 3rd Armored Division of the Nigerian Army. On that day, Fatima Gumsu, daughter of military despot, Gen Sani Abacha, who is also wife of Yobe State governor, Mai Mala-Buni, sparked a debate. It led to a comparative assessment of military autocracy and civilian dictatorship. Gumsu had posted a photograph of her father in full military regalia on Facebook.
I Did Not Slump, I Am Hearty By God’s Grace – Taye Currency | PM Parrot
Taye Akande Adebisi popularly known as Currency... Popular fuji music icon, Taiye Adebisi popularly known as Taye Currency has denied the news making the rounds that he slumped while performing live on stage. In a telephone conversation with PMParrot on Wednesday morning, the talented musician said “I only have catarrh and I am getting better. I thank all those who expressed concern”. Packaged by Olayinka Agboola VIDEO
Best Player 2023: Osimhen’s Nomination By FIFA Thrills CAF
...Victor Osimhen...still riding high... Africa’s football governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has praised Nigeria’s, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen on his nomination for the 2023 Best FIFA men’s Player nomination. FIFA named Osimhen as one of the 12 nominees for this year’s award which also include Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez.
Interim Dividends Of N81b Paid By NNPCL
Members of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) will have something to cheer about next month as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has, for the first time in recent memory, paid dividends to the committee. The NNPCL paid FAAC N81 billion interim dividend, meaning that more another dividend will be paid later in the year.
Initial Offer Of £15m Tabled By Fulham For Calvin Bassey
Fulham has made an initial offer of £15m for Nigerian defender, Calvin Bassey. Ajax is yet to respond to the bid, with Bassey still having four years left on his contract, according to the Athletic. The 23-year-old is also a subject of interest from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Nigeria international joined Ajax last year, following two successful seasons at Glasgow Rangers, where he played 65 games and won both the league title in 2021 and the Scottish Cup the following year.
Deregulation: Oil Marketers Summoned By FG
Following the deregulation of the downstream petroleum industry, the Federal Government has begun the process of closing down the Petroleum Equalization Fund. The move, it was gathered, was in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. It was gathered the meeting held in Abuja between officials of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and oil marketers on Wednesday deliberated on the closure of the fund.
How We Grew Our Profit By 25 Percent – Abbey Mortgage Bank | PM Parrot
Vibrant financial institution, Abbey Mortgage Bank has announced that its pre-tax profit rose by 25.14 per cent at the end of the 2022 financial period. It said this in a statement ahead of its 31st annual general meeting which would take place at the company’s in Lagos. It would also hold virtually and be accessible through a secure online platform for attendees and members of the public that intend to observe, as the board and executive management reflect on the bank’s accomplishments.
Demise Of Mbang Mourned By Lagos CAN
The Lagos Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, mourned the demise of Prelate Sunday Kofi-Mbang, 85, who died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The Chairman of CAN Lagos chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Wednesday. He described Mbang, a former prelate of the Methodist Church and former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, as a wonderful and peaceful man whose wealth of crisis resolution expertise was unrivalled.
Loss: Chelsea’s Tactics Against Arsenal Faulted By Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach and a member of the FIFA Technical Study Group at the 2022 World Cup, Sunday Oliseh, has faulted Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard’s tactics against Arsenal after the disappointing Blues fell to a 3-1 defeat to the Gunners in a Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The ex-international kicked against Lampard’s tactical approach of playing French midfielder N’Golo Kante out of position and saw Mikel Arteta’s side take charge of the match.
Iwobi’s Midfield Prowess Commended By Onana
Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi, has been praised by his Everton teammate, Amadou Onana for his contributions in the centre of the park for the Toffees in the EPL this season. Onana paid tribute to both Iwobi and Idrissa Gana Gueye in an interview with Sky Sports after returning to Merseyside following his World Cup group stage exit with Belgium.
Dollar Sales To Banks To Be Sustained By CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has said it will continue to sell dollars to banks to enable them support non-oil exports. CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele stated this on Saturday at end of the 13th Bankers’ Committee retreat in Lagos. He spoke following earlier plan by apex bank to suspend dollars sales to banks by this year end. Emefiele said banks will continue to get dollar allocations because they have shown good faith in supporting non-oil export businesses.
Why Two Lawmakers Were Suspended By Ogun House
Ogun State House of Assembly has suspended until further notice the impeached Deputy Speaker, who is a member representing Ijebu North II State Constituency, Dare Kadiri and his Remo North counterpart, Solomon Osho in line with the provisions of Section 14 and 15 of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, 2017. The suspension followed the adoption of a resolution, during a plenary presided over by Speaker Olakunle Oluomo at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
New Deputy CoS, Seven Commissioners Appointed By Abiodun
Prince Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State has deployed newly appointed cabinet members to appropriate ministries. The new cabinet members are: Dr. Toyin Taiwo (Deputy Chief of Staff); Engr. Taiwo Oludotun (Commissioner for Forestry); Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat (Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs); Hon. Oladimeji Oresanya (Commissioner for Environment) and Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo(Commissioner for Culture and Tourism) Others are Hon.
First Internet-Enabled CBN Branch Opened By Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the first Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) internet-enabled branch in Lafia Nasarawa State. Speaking about the building when the President broke away from his Nasarawa State visit to commission the building, CBN governor Godwin Emefiele said the new branch “is one of the nine new internet-enabled offices of CBN constructed to ensure central bank has visible offices in Nigeria”.
NPFL Outing: Faleye, 3SC’s Match Winner Hailed By Agoye
The coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan, Edith Agoye has hailed match winner, Sunday Faleye’s impact in the 1-0 win over Dakkada FC in their match-day 12 NPFL fixture in Ibadan on Sunday, as they returned to winning ways after their 1-0 loss to Remo Stars last week. Faleye scored the only goal of the encounter in the 82nd minute to hand his side the win, as they moved to sixth on the table after 12 games.
Day Young Indigent Girls Were Empowered By The Ooni
...the graduating young girls in the Palace of the Ooni of Ife... As part of plans to reduce rate of unemployment and enhance capacity building, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has equipped young girls with sowing machines after the completion of their vocational training.
How Secondary School Student Was Crushed To Death By Truck In Ogun
An unidentified secondary school student was crushed to death on Friday in an accident involving a truck loaded with cement around Sabo junction in Ilaro, Yewa South local government area of Ogun. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesman, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta. Akinbiyi explained that the accident occurred around 1:12pm.
Killing Of Farmers By Herdsmen: Ekitis Protest
Residents of Isaba Ekiti in the Ikole Council area of Ekiti State, on Saturday, protested the killing of two farmers by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Friday. The angry residents, comprising youths, women and the aged chanted war songs, made bonfires and rained curses on the killers of the two farmers just as vehicular and commercial activities were affected for a greater part of Saturday while major roads in the community were blocked by the protesters.
Pen-Cinema Flyover, Roads Opened By Sanwo-Olu
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State has opened the Pen-Cinema dual carriageway flyover and five network of roads to public use. The Governor described the project as a strong message of his administration ‘determination to achieve pre-conceived targets of reducing travel time, save important man-hours, provide better riding surface leading to reduced maintenance cost; boost inter connectivity and generally make life more meaningful for Lagosians’.
Recruitment Group On WhatsApp Disowned By EFCC
The Abdulrashid Bawa-led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has disowned a group on Whatsapp claiming to be recruiting for the commission. In a statement signed on Monday morning by the spokesperson of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, the commission dissociated itself fro the activities of the group warning members of the public ‘to be circumspect to avoid being ensnared by fraudsters’.
Abduction Of Zamfara Girls Condemned By Lawan
Dr Ahmad Lawan, the President of the Senate has condemned the attack on Friday on Government Secondary School, Jangebe in Zamfara State where hundreds of schoolgirls were abducted. Lawan expressed sadness and outrage that the incident happened while efforts were still being made to rescue those abducted just over a week ago at another secondary school in Kagara, Niger State.
Fulham’s Commendation Secured By Ola Aina
Fulham podcaster Sammy James has been sharing his praise for Cottagers right-back Ola Aina and his latest performance for the West London club in their recent 1-0 win over Sheffield United in the Premier League. This comes after James recently hosted the latest episode of The Athletic’s Fulham-themed podcast Fulhamish where he spoke about a number of topics concerning Scott Parker’s side.
New Web Series Unveiled By Keystone Bank
Keystone Bank in partnership with Mediatent Nigeria Limited, a media company, have unveiled a mini web series for youths. The series, titled, “Adventures of a Nigerian Dude,” was based on the story of a streetwise young Nigerian graduate, who decided to use his knowledge, creativity and talent to create employment for himself and other young people around him.
If Nigeria Had A Dozen Dotun Sanusis By OAgboola
Keeping faith with Nigeria and believing in it in these seriously trying times is a very onerous task for any citizen of the country. A few hours spent in company with Engineer Dotun Sanusi, the enigmatic owner of International College of Arts, Science and Technology (ICAST), Ilaji Farms, Ilaji Hotel and Resort as well as other business ventures is about to reset my understanding and re-align me.
Corporate Debit Cards On ALAT Unveiled By Wema-B
In order to further enable its customers to do more conveniently and efficiently, innovative and digitally-led financial institution, Wema Bank, has added more features to its corporate internet banking platform, ALAT For Business. ALAT For Business is the bank’s revamped Corporate Internet Banking platform designed to help customers manage their business account better and stay on top of their finances anywhere.
CAP,Portland Paints Merger Approved By S/holders
Shareholders of Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc and Portland Paints and Products Nigeria (PPPN) Plc have approved the merger of the two paints companies, a development that will significantly alter the competition in the paints industry. At the court-ordered meeting (COM) in Lagos, which was also hosted virtually online, shareholders of the two paints companies approved the scheme of merger for the business combination, setting the final phase of the merger on its concluding processes.
Abdulrasheed Bawa: Setting The Pace In Fight Against Corruption By Wole Arisekola
Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa...EFCC boss... The appointment of 40 year old Abdulrasheed Bawa by President Muhammadu Buhari as the head of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), no doubt ushers in a new dawn at the anti graft agency that has over the years been riddled with leadership crisis since its establishment many years ago during the second term of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Rohr’s Choice Of Okoye Lauded By Ike Shorounmu
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu, has backed coach Gernot Rohr following his choice of Sparta Rotterdam shot-stopper, Maduka Okoye, as the national team’s first choice goalkeeper. Rohr, in an interview with ESPN, threw his weight behind the 21-year-old keeper, picking him ahead of Daniel Akpeyi and Francis Uzoho. Speaking with The PUNCH, Shorunmu, who made 36 appearances for the senior national team, said Rohr’s decision must be respected.
Professor Ibidapo-Obe: A Tribute By Wole Adejumo
He sauntered in with a gait that did not betray his age in any way. As he approached the staircase that led to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, he noticed a gathering of students in the Library Hall a few metres away. He made a detour and within minutes, he was addressing a set of freshmen, telling them of the myriad of opportunities ahead of them. Hearing that it was their first day as students of First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan seemed to ignite something in him.
How New EPL Record Was Set By Ndidi
Nigeria international and midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has set a new record in the English Premier League after he made 19 ball recoveries during Leicester City’s 3-1 win over champions Liverpool on Saturday. The Nigerian, who was named the Man of the Match as the Foxes came back from a goal down to overcome the Reds, surpassed his 18 ball recoveries feat of last December against Tottenham Hotspur. It was Leicester’s 14th Premier League win of the season – which elevated them to second in the table.
The Saturday Lekki TollGate Clampdown By Adedayo
Protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos on Saturday...last year... The Lekki Tollgate in Lagos has no doubt become a metaphor for injustice. Its notoriety as the place where the Nigerian government demonstrated its scant regards for human life reverberates across the world. When the CNN did an expose on the youth protest called ENDSARS last year, the ears of the world tingled.
12 Transformers Donated By Sadipe To Communities
Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K. The House of Representatives Member from Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K. has donated Twelve 300KVA transformers to Communities in Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State.
Herdsmen’sCrisis For Discussion By Senate On Tue
The Leader of the Senate, Yahaya Abdullahi, has said that the red chamber will discuss the issue of Fulani herdsmen menace across the country on resumption on Tuesday. Abdullahi, who spoke with journalists in his office, said his deputy who is representing Ondo North in the Senate, Prof. Ajayi Boroffice, will come up with a motion on the issue.
Deconstructing Fayemi @ 56 By Olatunde Abraham
...Ekiti's Governor Kayode Fayemi... …If you are at the top, you’d certainly become the topic… The above saying goes well for the persona of Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, which has attracted both the positive and negative attentions as the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum. Fayemi has carried out his assignments with so much gusto that one begins to question the source of his energy and wisdom. In Ekiti, evidences of his turnaround performance are there to see.
Threat On Journalist’s Life Decried By IPC
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos- Nigeria has expressed great concern over the reported threat on the life of Investigative Journalist and Editor of the Next Edition, Mr. Ibanga Isine. Mr. Isine himself confirmed the worrisome development to the Safety Alert Desk of IPC, saying that was forced to abandon his home after the death threats became intolerable.
NIN-SIM Linkage Extended By FG By Eight Weeks
The ongoing National Identification Number and Subscriber Identity Module integration exercise has been extended by eight weeks, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday morning. It said the new deadline was now April 6, 2021. Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde, who disclosed this in a WhatsApp message to our correspondent, said the extension was conveyed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami.
Reconstruction Of 22 Roads Approved By Oyetola
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State... As part of its efforts to improve accessibility to communities and open up economic activities across Osun state, the present government in the State has approved the reconstruction of 22 roads across three senatorial districts.
Dangote’s Costly Libido Mess By Festus Adedayo
How can a man fight very difficult life battles, vanquish them all, be a household name in the world as a result of his handsome laurels in business, and then, all of a sudden, get picked up effortlessly on the bed by women as they do snails in farm furrows? This is the question on the lips of the world as Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, confronts his deconstruction by some self-confessed mistresses Autumn Spikes and Bea Lewis.
DStv,GOtv Decoders' Price Slashed By MultiChoice
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a price slash on its DStv and GOtv decoders from Monday, February 1, 2021. The price slash will see the DStv HD decoder, dish kit with Compact package subscription drop from N18,600 to N9,900 on Confam package, while GOtv decoder, GOtennae with GOtv Jolli package subscription will go from N8,400 to N6,900.
Sunday’s FA Cup Tie To Be Missed By Iwobi
Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi will play no part in Everton’s FA Cup clash against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed this during the pre-match conference on Friday. The 24-year-old, who ended his 37-game Premier League goal drought last Tuesday after scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, misses the game alongside Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Allan, Fabian Delph, Lucas Digne and Niels Nkounkou as they are not in ‘good condition’ to play.
Quit Notice To Herdsmen: Aketi Chided By Buhari
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu The presidency has condemned the seven-day ultimatum given to herdsmen by the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to vacate forest reserves, urging the governor ‘not to act outside the constitution of the country’. Akeredolu had on Monday issued a statement giving herdsmen seven days to vacate all forest reserves due to the high rate of kidnapping in the state. The governor also banned the movement of cattle within cities and highways, as well as night grazing.
February 7 Resumption Date Announced By OAU
The Senate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has announced that the institution will resume academic activities on February 7, 2021. This was announced after the institution’s senate meeting on Tuesday. The Public Relations Officer of OAU, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed this to our correspondent. In a subsequent press statement titled ‘resumption of academic activities for 2019/2020 academic session’, the institution also cancelled its 2020/2021 session.
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