Author: Joy Ananias

C & I Leasing Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, with gross earnings rising to N36.7 billion, marking a significant 64% increase from N22.4 billion in 2023. The company disclosed these figures in its audited financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday. According to the report, profit after tax for the group soared to N1.6 billion in 2024, compared to N273.3 million in the previous year—an impressive 487% jump. The growth was driven largely by a solid increase in lease income, which climbed to N31.1 billion from N18.7 billion…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, and media personality Lauren Sánchez, 55, officially tied the knot in a lavish, three-day wedding celebration from June 26 to 28, 2025. The couple exchanged vows on June 27 at the stunning San Giorgio Maggiore basilica, a private island venue in Venice, Italy, after changing from their original location due to local protests. The ultra-luxurious event, dubbed the “wedding of the century,” attracted around 200 high-profile guests and reportedly cost between $48 million and $50 million. Each guest experience was valued at approximately $50,000, with top-tier accommodations provided at venues such as Aman Venice, Gritti…

Ajax Amsterdam has come under fire after brutally informing Chuba Akpom and six other players that they were no longer part of the club’s plans via a WhatsApp message. The Dutch players’ union, VVCS, condemned the move. Calling it an act of “improper employment” and a clear violation of professional standards. In a strongly worded statement, VVCS criticized the club’s handling of the matter. Describing the WhatsApp dismissal as shocking and disrespectful. The affected players were reportedly excluded from all first-team activities without prior consultation. Instead, Ajax grouped them in a chat and informed them to start searching for new…

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has recorded a remarkable 102% growth in profit after tax, hitting ₦43.68 billion for the 2024 financial year up from ₦21.58 billion in 2023. This impressive performance was disclosed in its audited full-year financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Group’s gross earnings soared to ₦337.19 billion from ₦221.77 billion in 2023, driven by robust growth in interest income, non-interest revenue, and strategic cost efficiency. Earnings per share also more than doubled, rising to 151 Kobo. Net interest income grew by 62% to ₦134.81 billion, while fee and commission income increased to…

Commissioner for Health Ekiti State, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, has urged residents in rural communities to prioritise the use of government-owned healthcare facilities for their medical needs. This appeal was made during a strategic one-day engagement meeting held in Ado Ekiti with local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. Dr. Filani commended the dedication of stakeholders to healthcare delivery and called for increased mobilisation of residents to sustain improvements recorded across the health sector. He highlighted the state’s notable progress in health indicators, including service utilisation and patient outcomes, stressing the need to build on these successes. “Ekiti has witnessed…

Chelsea Team stormed into the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup with a thrilling 4-1 extra-time win over Benfica on Saturday, in a match heavily disrupted by severe weather at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game, which lasted nearly four hours and 40 minutes, was halted for almost two hours due to a weather delay. Despite the interruption, Chelsea team returned sharper and more clinical, sealing a deserved victory in extra time. Initially, Reece James had put the Blues ahead with a smart free-kick late in the second half, seemingly securing the win with just…

Despite a shaky start to their qualifying campaign. Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains confident that Nigeria still has a strong chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Currently sitting fourth in Group C with just seven points from six matches. The Super Eagles trail group leaders South Africa, who sit at the top with 13 points. The campaign began on a slow note, with Nigeria recording back-to-back draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November 2023. Following their impressive second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Ivory…

The quirky, wide-toothed Labubu doll has become a global fashion sensation. Capturing hearts and dominating social media trends from Asia to Africa. Originally designed by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung and produced by Chinese toy giant Pop Mart. The labubu doll draws inspiration from The Monsters Trilogy, a Nordic mythology-themed graphic novel. Fitted with hinged key rings, Labubu dolls double as stylish accessories. Now spotted on handbags, backpacks, and even in home décor. Their popularity soared through viral unboxing videos, particularly among women, teens, and boutique influencers flaunting their collections online. What started in China has now swept through Canada,…

In a decisive move to restore peace and strengthen national unity. President Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will be traveling to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to address the persistent communal clashes plaguing the region. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. He disclosed that President Tinubu’s primary goal is to witness the situation firsthand. And also provide practical solutions to the recurring violence that has claimed countless lives and devastated communities across Benue. Originally, the President had been…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert following the discovery of an unregistered batch of Tarivid 200mg (Ofloxacin) in Lagos. According to a statement published on Monday. Officials from NAFDAC’s Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate uncovered the product during a routine inspection in the Onipanu area of Shomolu Local Government Area. Following the discovery, further investigation revealed that the batch was not approved for use in Nigeria. Sanofi, the product’s manufacturer, confirmed that the batch was originally produced for the Pakistani market. This was validated through a detailed assessment by Sanofi’s Anti-Falsified and…