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naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
_“He realised early in life that fate had thrust upon him a huge task of unifying the different interests in the political power play of the Northwest while ensuring that no human was left to suffer any sort of deprivation.”_Senator Jibrin Barau turns 66 today, June 19. Unlike his peers, he covets no vanities and demands no gaudy celebration to glorify his exploits as a man and leader of men.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
Reactions have continued to trail the decision of authorities at the Ogun State Government-owned of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ago-Iwoye to check female students for bras before being allowed to sit exams. A video had emerged online showing representatives of the school authorities conducting physical checks on female undergraduates to ascertain whether they wear bras or not before being granted access into the university campus.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
The Federal Government is set to roll out a landmark reform linking Nigerians’ credit scores to their National Identification Numbers (NIN), in a move designed to establish a unified and transparent credit system across the country.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading technology companies focused on creating solutions that enable individuals, businesses and communities prosper, has officially launched Interswitch PensionRemit, a fully automated platform designed to help employers comply with the recently introduced Pension Contribution Remittance System (PCRS). The new system, mandated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), took effect on June 1, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil production and export capabilities, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has facilitated the construction of the country’s first privately built and operated onshore crude export terminal in over 50 years.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
Fidelity Bank has dismissed reports alleging that its Managing Director (MD) paid N5 billion in bribes to avoid detention by the police. In a statement released on Monday, the bank explained that the MD was asked to sign a N5 billion bail bond as part of a police investigation into a matter involving the account of a customer, Woobs Resources Limited.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
Politicians, government bodies, and security operatives continue to prove that they are not concerned about the well-being of the people they serve because how can you describe a situation where they clearly saw what was coming and chose to ignore? A report by The PUNCH revealed that at least 45 people were confirmed dead in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, with local leaders claiming the true figure could be more than 200, including security officers and entire families burned alive.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
A distinguished assembly of political leaders, traditional authorities, and community stakeholders gathered yesterday, 16th June, 2025, to commemorate the 12th anniversary remembrance of the late Alhaja (Dr.) Abibatu Mogaji, a revered matriarch and influential market leader during her lifetime. Alhaja Mogaji, the late mother of Nigeria’s current President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and grandmother to Hon.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to honour those who fought for Nigeria’s democracy, including President Bola Tinubu GCFR, with a formal letter of appreciation. The significance of June 12 was highlighted at the plenary on Monday, June 16, by various lawmakers who urged the importance of not only celebrating but actively practicing democracy. While emphasising that democracy should be actively engaged, not merely discussed, Hon.
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1 week ago | 
naijanewsdirect.com | Tunde Ogunmola
…APC councillorship candidates honour Semiu KaraoleBy ‘Tunde OgunmolaRainstorms regardless, Mushin Empowerment Foundation (MEF), on Saturday held the 2025 edition of its grand annual ‘Ileya’ festival party to the admiration of guests and well-wishers. The event which was held at the group’s secretariat on Layi-Oyekanmi Street, Mushin, Lagos State, lived up to its billings as attendees celebrated and socialised with excitement, and in communal harmony.
