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Daud Olatunji Customers of five major banks in Nigeria are raising concerns over N324 billion in funds that appear to be trapped or missing as of June 2023.  The affected banks include United Bank for Africa (UBA), Fidelity Bank, Access Holdings, Zenith Bank Plc, and Guaranty Trust Holding Company. As per reports, the number of customer complaints directed at these banks has surged by a staggering 117% year-on-year, reaching a total of 6,865,217 by June 2023, compared to 3,156,704 complaints during the same period in 2022. The financial claims stemming from these complaints have also seen a substantial increase, totaling…

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable showcase of academic prowess, a private school in Ogun state has  emerged victorious in a groundbreaking inter-state educational competition organized by  Erudyte Global Edutainment Limited . In a remarkable display of educational enthusiasm, over 600 schools from Ogun, Lagos, and Oyo states came together for a highly anticipated competition, attracting a staggering 2,150 students.  The event showcased the academic prowess and competitive spirit of the region as these young scholars vied for top honors.  The competition promises to be a testament to the rich talent pool in the participating states.  The event,  marked the organization’s…

Daud Olatunji Hundreds of residents in the Ajegunle/Araromi community in Makun, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun state found themselves in a state of shock and anger as their homes were demolished by officials of the state government.  The demolition took place on Thursday, and the residents were caught by surprise as bulldozers, accompanied by armed policemen, descended upon their community, reducing their homes to rubble. The residents, in a state of shock and dismay, expressed their outrage against the state government for not providing any prior notice or compensation before taking such drastic actions.  They alleged that the government…

Aminat Gusanu  The education landscape in Kano State has taken a grim turn as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) unveils a startling statistic . According to the UNICEF, almost one million children are currently out of school in the state. UNICEF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Christian Munduate, delivered this alarming revelation during a press conference held on Thursday. Ms. Munduate underscored the urgency of the situation, emphasizing that a staggering 989,234 children are devoid of educational opportunities, a predicament that spans both genders.  She urged Nigeria to redouble its efforts to combat this critical issue and called for…

Daud Olatunji In a harrowing and tragic turn of events, Oluwasola Oladunjoye, a weight lifter and one of the victims of the #EndSARS movement, has made shocking allegations against Korede Hospital in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state.  Oladunjoye claims that the hospital’s actions led to the untimely demise of his pregnant wife, Islamiat, following complications arising from a Cesarean Section (CS) surgery performed by a medical team. Oladunjoye’s accusations point to a disturbing sequence of events that began with a dispute over medical charges.  The hospital initially quoted a price of N300,000 for the CS procedure, for which he…

Daud Olatunji  The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gateway Mortgage Bank, Evangelist Samuel Durojaye, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting the state workforce and the housing agenda of the state government during the 6th Annual General Meeting held in Abeokuta. In his address to stakeholders, Durojaye expressed the bank’s unwavering dedication to providing various facilities to civil servants in the state through a range of products and services.  These offerings are aimed at furthering the housing needs and financial well-being of public employees, aligning with the state government’s vision for inclusive development. Gateway Mortgage Bank has a remarkable…

Aminat Gusanu The Niger police have arrested a man identified as Ahmed Aliyu from Kaduna state who was allegedly involved in the theft of two horses in Niger. It was gathered that the suspect had made plans to transport the stolen horses to Kaduna State but was apprehended. The Niger State Police Command PRO, Wasiu Abiodun, revealed in a statement on Thursday that one Ahmed Aliyu of Zaria in Kaduna State stole the two female horses from a farm in Niger State and concealed them inside a bush before arranging with transporters to convey them to Kaduna at a…

Fawaz Adebisi In a recent social media exchange, Reno Omokri, a prominent Nigerian author and influential figure, has taken issue with Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), regarding his prayers for Israel amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, accused Pastor Adeboye of favoritism, arguing that the plight of Palestinian Christians should not be overlooked in this crisis. He emphasized that Jesus Christ’s teachings call for love toward enemies and prayer for those who persecute. Furthermore, Omokri questioned the biblical foundation for supporting Israel, citing verses…

Israel Adeleke On the occasion of World Sight Day, an annual observance held on the second Thursday of October, the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step to address the global issue of vision impairment. According to the latest data from the WHO, an alarming 2.2 billion individuals worldwide grapple with various forms of vision impairment, encompassing both near and distance vision deficiencies. A striking statistic among these cases is that approximately 1 billion could have been prevented or mitigated with interventions as straightforward as the use of corrective spectacles or cataract surgery. Moreover, this global issue extends…

Daud Olatunji  For nearly three long years, a shadow of sorrow loomed over Igbokofi, a village nestled in the heart of Yewa-North local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. It was a place where expectant mothers, the very embodiment of hope and the future, met an untimely demise, a place where the cries of newborns were muted by the agonizing wails of those who never got to cradle their babies. Pregnant women, the very vessels of life, were perishing like helpless fowls, their lives cut short in a cruel twist of fate. The knowledge of this harrowing situation had reached…