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EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over alleged N36m fraud in Lagos, Court orders remand ahead of June trial
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (906+ words) Blessing CEO arraigned by EFCC over alleged N36m fraud case Popular Nigerian social media personality and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned by the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission over an alleged N36 million fraud…...
Who is Julius Omodayo-Owotuga? Meet the new Executive Director of First Bank
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (650+ words) First Bank of Nigeria has announced the appointment of Julius Omodayo-Owotuga as Executive Director, marking a major leadership addition for one of Nigeria's oldest financial institutions. The appointment, which took effect on May 13, 2026, was disclosed through a filing on the…...
Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as Trump and Xi hold emergency talks over Iran war, oil prices surge
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (1029+ words) Global attention has shifted sharply toward the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important waterways, after United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-level talks over escalating tensions linked to the ongoing Iran…...
University of Maine Scholarship 2026: Apply and Get Up to $31, 333 Stipend
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (738+ words) University of Maine opens fully funded 2026 scholarship The University of Maine has opened applications for its fully funded graduate assistantship scholarship program for international students seeking to pursue Master's and Ph D degrees in the United States in 2026. The opportunity,…...
Ingentia Energies Graduate Trainee Program 2026: How to Apply
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (488+ words) The company said the graduate trainee scheme is designed as a 12-month intensive learning program aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world industry practice. The Ingentia Energies Graduate Trainee Program is structured to provide young professionals with…...
The Platform Young Professionals Bootcamp 2026: How to Apply for "150 Million Grants
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (771+ words) The Platform Young Professionals Bootcamp 2026 opens applications for young Nigerians The Platform Nigeria has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB), a fully sponsored leadership and career development initiative designed to empower ambitious Nigerian youths…...
How Desmond Elliot's role in Obasa impeachment almost cost Gbajabiamila his job
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (901+ words) Gbajabiamila opens up on Obasa impeachment controversy Fresh revelations have emerged from the political crisis surrounding the impeachment of former Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, after Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed that…...
Panic in Ijebu Ode as Ogun Government detects high methane gas levels after students collapse in schools
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (861+ words) Parents besieged State Hospital, Ijebu Ode in search of their wards. Image Credit: The Guardian A fresh environmental scare has gripped residents of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State after the state government confirmed the detection of elevated methane gas concentrations…...
Mastercard Foundation GATEWAY Program 2026: How to Apply
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (786+ words) The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the Co-Creation Hub (Cc HUB), has officially opened applications for the 2026 GATEWAY Program, a major initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with high-demand digital skills and connect them to opportunities in the global gig…...
IITA Internship Program 2026: Apply for Monthly Stipend, Training and Career Opportunities | Crisp NG
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (521+ words) IITA launches 2026 internship program for Nigerian graduates The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has officially opened applications for the IITA Internship Program 2026, giving young Nigerian graduates an opportunity to gain practical work experience, professional mentorship, and monthly financial support. The…...