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Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank, effective May 1, 2026. The bank made this known in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday. It noted that the appointment aligned with its tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within its system. The bank said the development would further strengthen its executive management team. Mr. Okwudili holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri, obtained in 1998 with a Second Class Upper Division. He also earned a Master of Business…

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has expressed concern over what he called politically motivated actions after his properties were raided by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. PUNCH Online reports that EFCC operatives, on Monday, marked an Abuja property linked to the former minister following an interim forfeiture order granted by a court. In a two-minute video, which earlier went viral, Malami was seen questioning the operatives over the legality of the action and demanding to see the court order authorising the marking of his house. Reacting to the development in an interview…

Nephrologists have raised the alarm over the rising cost of kidney care in Nigeria, warning that the soaring cost of dialysis has left patients with renal failure battling for survival, with many unable to access the life-saving treatment. They noted that dialysis costs between N50,000 and N100,000 per session, with patients typically requiring three sessions weekly, bringing the monthly cost to about N600,000, an amount far beyond the earnings of many Nigerians. The specialists noted that the high out-of-pocket cost of managing chronic kidney disease, especially dialysis and transplantation, has forced patients to skip or abandon treatment, with devastating consequences…

The United Nations Children’s Fund has called on parents and stakeholders in Jigawa State to take immediate action towards eliminating the remnants of the polio virus in the state. The appeal was made during a one-day Mass Mobilisation Dialogue with journalists and Social Media Youth Influencers organised by UNICEF Kano Field Office, in conjunction with the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, on Monday. PUNCH Online reports that the meeting, which aimed to mobilise support for the upcoming polio immunisation exercise, comes barely four days before the nationwide campaign kicks off on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Speaking at the event,…

Farmers across Nigeria have been urged to prepare for heavy rain and not to rush into full-scale planting despite the recent onset of rainfall The Founder of Global Initiative for Nigeria Development, Micheal Ale, gave this advice in a statement released in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday. He noted that the current rains being experienced in parts of the country may not translate into the sustained rainfall needed for optimal agricultural yield. PUNCH Online reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Federal Government have earlier issued warnings to farmers against early planting following recent “deceptive” rains in…

By Anozie Egole   The President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, Dr Olugbenga Adebola, has stated that Lagos State generates over 20,000 metric tonnes of waste daily. Dr Adebola disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking during the quarterly forum of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria. The event was themed ‘Waste Management: Challenges, policy framework and solutions for sustainable megacities’. He emphasised that, if effectively managed, waste can be transformed into valuable resources, noting that human survival depends on the environment, which in turn is shaped by how waste is managed. Adebola noted…

United Nations Eminent Peace Ambassador, Bolaji Williams, has launched her children’s book series, ‘The Akiti The Hunter’ (Parts 1, 2 and 3), in Berlin, Germany, describing literacy and cultural exchange as key drivers of global peace and development. According to a statement on Monday, the book launch, which coincided with activities marking Black History Month, formed part of the Berlin leg of her European tour. Speaking at the event, Williams said the choice of Berlin was deliberate, citing the city’s historical and cultural significance. She said, “Germany, and Berlin specifically, carries a complex history regarding race, identity, and genocide. “Historically,…

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone could not hide his admiration for Ademola Lookman after the forward delivered a historic performance against Real Madrid in a thrilling Madrid derby, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles attacker opened the scoring for Atlético and earned top ratings for his display despite Simeone’s men stumbling to a 3-2 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu. Speaking after the game, the Argentine coach highlighted Lookman’s rapid development and his growing importance to the team.   Copyright: xCesarxCebollax/IMAGO “Lookman is growing, working very well, giving us different things in attack, and we need him that way,” Simeone said at…

Nigeria and Rwanda’s female national cricket teams will face off in a potential top-of-the-table clash at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval on Tuesday, as the 2026 Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s Invitational tournament, tagged the Patricia Kambarami Cup, heats up, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After playing three matches, Rwanda top the points table with six points from three wins, while Nigeria have also won both of their games so far in the tournament. Ahead of the game, new Female Yellow Greens coach Theophilus Ibodeme is keeping his tactical cards close to his chest. “Our tactical secrets will unfold as we approach…

Former Super Eagles and Watford defender William Troost-Ekong has opined on the NFF’s appeal to FIFA regarding the go-ahead for DR Congo’s World Cup play-offs, Soccernet.ng reports. The veteran centre-back was a part of Eric Chelle’s side in the play-offs against Congo last November, although he didn’t play a minute when the team lost on penalties. Shortly after, he announced his retirement from the National Team, but at that time, the NFF had lodged complaints to FIFA, questioning the eligibility of some of the Congolese players who held dual nationalities, a status the Nation of Congo doesn’t approve of. Last…