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  NNPP Crisis: Kwankwaso Loses as Court Affirms Agbo Major Leadership  . NNPP writes INEC, seeks immediate enthronement of court order The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued fresh orders restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or engaging with any faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) other than the leadership headed by Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major. Justice Bello Kawu, sitting at High Court No. 14, Apo, granted the orders on 25 and 27 November 2025 in two separate ex parte applications filed by the NNPP, which accused a rival faction led by Dr. Ajuju Ahmed and several others of attempting to mislead the electoral commission despite existing court judgments affirming the Agbo Major leadership. In the first ruling delivered on 25 November, the court granted the NNPP leave to apply for judicial review by way of mandamus and held that the leave shall operate as a stay of any contrary or inconsistent action, ...

  Reserved Seats For Women Is Not A Gift But An Overdue National Imperative Nigeria stands today as a nation of more than 220 million people, almost equally divided between men and women. Yet, when you step into our legislative chambers, the Senate, House of Representatives, or the State Houses of Assembly, it becomes painfully clear that one half of this population is nearly invisible. This invisibility is not accidental. It is the direct outcome of decades of systemic, cultural, and institutional barriers that have kept women away from political decision-making. This is why the push for reserved seats for women must not be misinterpreted as charity or political benevolence. It is not a gift. It is justice long delayed. It is a necessary corrective to a democracy that has for too long sidelined the voices, experiences, and leadership of half its citizens. Nigeria remains one of the lowest-ranking countries in the world when it comes to women’s legislative representation. In the cu...

  Bamidele officially recognised as GWR holder for longest marathon playing pool Nigerian, Mr Shehu Bamidele, has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the new world record holder for the Longest Marathon Playing Pool by an Individual. Bamidele achieved an extraordinary time of 98 hours, 26 minutes, 37 seconds in Lagos on September 2, 2025. This achievement has been formally validated by Guinness World Records, GWR. Bamidele’s record attempt was part of POOL FEST NAIJA 2025, a landmark event attracting the biggest names in sport, entertainment, and youth culture across Nigeria. The attempt followed strict Guinness guidelines, including continuous play protocols, mandated breaks, professional adjudication, and full documentation. Speaking after the confirmation, Bamidele said: “This is more than a personal achievement, it is a victory for Nigeria, for the sport of pool, and for every young person who believes they can accomplish the impossible.” POOL FEST NAIJA organisers cele...

Press Release  Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support for Indigenous Oil, Gas Development L – R: Executive Director -South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo ; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe ,OON (both of Fidelity Bank Plc ); Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi ; Group Executive Director, Mrs. Olugbesoye Olujimi (both of Emadeb Energy ); Executive Director -Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken Opara; and Group Executive Director, Finance/Strategy, Emadeb Energy, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi; at the First Oil presentation event by Emadeb Energy at the Fidelity Bank headoffice in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry , with a strong focus on supporting indigenous operators. This was highlighted by the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, during a first oil presentation event for Emadeb Energy at Fidelity Place, the bank’s c...

  Disregard purported congresses by Kwankwaso led Kwankwasiya group -NNPP The NNPP on Monday asked INEC and Nigerians to disregard purported congresses by the Kwankwasiya Movement led by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, describing it as unconstitutional. Comrade Ogini Olaposi Sunday                        National Secretary, NNPP   In a statement by its National Secretary, Comrade Ogini Olaposi Sunday, the party stated that the NNPP Court ordered congresses had been held and concluded. Recall that the Kwankwaso led group in a letter to INEC, informed the commission of its plans to conduct fresh congresses cum convention beginning from November to January 2026 for the NNPP. The party stated that the group cannot conduct congresses on its behalf as the Memorandum of Association entered into with it in the build up to the 2023 presidential election had long expired." The party noted that Kwankwaso, the NNPP 2023 presidential c...

Press Release Lagos - November 23, 2025 Union Bank Unveils “Save & Gain” Campaign to Reward Smart Savers Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers. Open to new and existing customers, the Save and Gain promo requires participants to open accounts, maintain and grow a monthly average balance of ₦50,000, complete at least five transactions monthly, and actively use digital channels such as cards, USSD, mobile, or internet banking.  Top deposit contributors will receive monthly rewards ranging from free debit cards, cash prizes of N50,000 and N100,000, respectively, within each level of participation. A special reward of ₦30,000 cash vouchers will be awarded to top depositors and contributors for December. The grand prize of ₦5 million will be awarded to...

  The Rich Culture of the Ngwa People    The Ngwá people, one of the largest Igbo subgroups, reside predominantly in Abia State, Nigeria, possess a vibrant and deeply rooted culture that is expressed through their unique traditions, communal gatherings, and daily life. This article explores some of the most prominent facets of Ngwa culture: its flavorful cuisine, rhythmic music and dance, and the profound significance of its naming ceremonies.  The are known for their vibrant cultural heritage, distinct traditions, and communal lifestyle that have been preserved across generations. Their culture remains a vital expression of identity, unity, and pride, reflected through their cuisine, music, dance, and social ceremonies.  Ngwá Cuisine: A Taste of Home and Heritage  Ngwá cuisine is a celebration of local ingredients, creativity, and deep cultural connection. Food among the Ngwá people goes beyond nourishment. It symbolizes hospitality, identity, and together...

Press Release Q3 2025: Fidelity Bank Grows Interest Income by 33%, Fee Income by 47% 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. The growth was driven by strong interest income and sustained momentum in fee-based revenues. Interest Income, calculated using the effective interest rate method, rose by 33 percent to ₦285.6 billion in Q3 2025, compared to ₦214.7 billion in Q3 2024. Other Interest Income more than doubled, rising from ₦13.0 billion in the corresponding period of 2024 to ₦34.2 billion. This underscores significantly improved returns from n...

Press Release  Polaris Bank Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screening to 250 to mark Int’l Men’s Day in Partnership with Men's Clinic *Lagos, Nigeria – November 21, 2025 –* Following the remarkable success of its 2024 free prostate cancer screening programme, which delivered life-saving early detection to hundreds of Nigerian men, Polaris Bank has once again partnered with the foremost Men’s Health Clinic to launch the 2025 edition of its flagship male wellness initiative themed “Men, Your Health Matters – Get Screened Today!” The Bank will provide completely free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40 and above from November 24 to December 31, 2025. Prostate cancer remains the second most common cancer among Nigerian men, but early detection offers a survival rate exceeding 98%. Building on last year’s overwhelming impact, Polaris Bank is fully sponsoring another round of comprehensive, painless, and confidential screenings that include PSA blood test, Digital Rectal Examinatio...

PRESS RELEASE - Scaling Women’s Impact: Development Bank of Nigeria, Sterling One Foundation Host WIRA Demo Day Lagos, Nigeria - A milestone moment awaits on November 21, 2025, as Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sterling One Foundation host the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day to showcase the innovation and growth potential of women-led enterprises in Nigeria. The Demo Day will serve as the final stage of the WIRA program, providing women entrepreneurs who have undergone weeks of hands-on business development training, mentorship, and investment readiness coaching the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a room of targeted investors, development finance institutions, and strategic ecosystem partners. WIRA was launched to bridge the long-standing capacity and financing gap faced by women-led businesses in Nigeria. Many women entrepreneurs continue to face capital, quality advisory services, marke...