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First City Monument Bank has unveiled an innovative product called FCMB Airtime Advance, which allows customers to borrow funds from their bank accounts. A statement from the bank said it allowed borrowings ranging from N200 to N5,000 directly from their bank accounts for the purpose of purchasing airtime, regardless of their financial status. “This solution aims to provide immediate relief to customers in urgent need of airtime for phone calls, text messages, and other essential communication activities,” it stated. With FCMB Airtime Advance, customers would no longer have to worry about how to top up their airtime, the bank stated. It said the introduction of FCMB Airtime Advance marked a significant milestone for the bank. By bridging the funding gap and eliminating the discomfort of being disconnected during phone calls due to insufficient airtime, FCMB said it was revolutionising the way customers managed their communication needs. It said, “Eligible customers, including those wit...

Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, has warned single people against believing that marriage no longer works as being spread on social media. Nedu, who got divorced from his wife last year, gave the advice on the latest episode of The Honest Bunch audiovisual podcast co-hosted by him. He said that the people whose marriages don’t work have the loudest voice on social media, noting that the many whose marriages are thriving would rather keep it private. Nedu stated this after the guest on the show and BBNaija star, Teddy A chronicled his love journey with his wife, Bam Bam. He said, “This is me telling you guys that marriage works. Don’t be deceived by what you see on social media. On social media, the voice of the ones that don’t work is the loudest. The many that work, they want to keep it private because na wetin person know na e he dey spoil.” Vanguardngr.com

The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, on Tuesday, increased to N1,200 per litre in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, following the declaration of the removal of subsidy on the product by President Bola Tinubu. Scores of residents, who decried the high cost of petrol in the country, said they have since been engaged in panic buying. Some residents were also seen with their cans as many filling stations were under lock. A resident, Darlington Okeke, said panic buying was occasioned by Tinubu’s statement during his inauguration on Monday. Okeke stated that petrol in filling stations was sold between N800 and N1,200, against N230 per litre. Another resident, Ibrahim Ali, said black marketers sold a litre of fuel for N1,500, adding that the development was causing panic buying and frustration among residents. He, however, appealed to Tinubu to address the situation to mitigate panic buying and arbitrary hoarding of the products, which marketers introduced...

The Department of the State Security Service, DSS, Tuesday denied reports making the round that its officials engaged in a fight with the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over Lagos property. Reports have emerged this morning that DSS prevented officials of the anti-graft agency from gaining access to their office in Ikoyi, Lagos. It was reported that the said building was barricaded by the secret agents and an armored tank parked at the front of the building. Reacting to the report in a statement sent to Vanguard, Peter Afunanya PhD fsi, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, faults the report, noting that DSS was only occupying its facility where it is carrying out its official and statutory responsibility. He advised the general public to dismiss the purported report, noting that DSS was never in a fight with EFCC. His words: “The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to some media reports that it barricade...

Today, May 29, 2023, the winner of the February 25, 2023, Presidential elections, Bola Tinubu was officially sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since the country’s return to democracy in 1999. Tinubu, popularly referred to as Jagaban, loosely translated to mean, ‘leader of warriors’, has never hidden his ambition to rule the country. True to his conviction and the title bestowed upon him by the Emir of Borgu in Niger State, the politician believes that “power is not served à la carte.” Today, May 29, 2023, the winner of the February 25, 2023, Presidential elections, Bola Tinubu was officially sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since the country’s return to democracy in 1999. Tinubu, popularly referred to as Jagaban, loosely translated to mean, ‘leader of warriors’, has never hidden his ambition to rule the country. True to his conviction and the title bestowed upon him by the E...

Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Chairman of Daar Communications has reportedly died. According to reports, Dokpesi, who was a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71 in Abuja. A source who spoke with our correspondent revealed he died in an Abuja hospital after he suffered a stroke. This reportedly happened after the recent Ramadan fast. Punch reported "The AIT boss had since then been managing his health and was placed on occupational therapy to improve his daily activities before his sudden death."

President Bola Tinubu, has vowed that he will defend Nigeria from all forms of terror, as well as end extreme poverty in the country.  Tinubu stated this while delivering his inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria at the Eagle Square today (Monday). He said, “I will do that through job creation and food security and end to extreme poverty. I will ensure that corruption is tacked by strenghtening anti-corruption agencies.”  Earlier, Tinubu said his predecessor and former President Muhammadu Buhari has done his best for Nigeria. He said, “Permit me to say a few words to my predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. You have been a honest man and patriotic leader. Buhari has done his best for the nation.” Tinubu was sworn in as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Similarly, Kashim Shettima was also sworn in as the Vice President of Nigeria. Chief Justice of the Federation, Olukayode Ariwoola administered the oath of office to the President at 10:40 am,...

Nigerian children are one of the most beautiful in the world. They are nurtured with dreams, fantasies and myths. They also cherish time spent with their friends and the elderly which has made them to be knowledgeable and informed irrespective of their backgrounds. As children celebrate today, it is quite interesting that Nigerian kids from Baby Boomers to Gen Xs and Millennials, grew up to believe some myths. Most of these myths were told when children gathered at homes, schools or football fields or among their peers.  Interestingly, this digital age has moved fast with modern gadgets that Gen-Z kids played with as they grew. They might not enjoy the emotional moments of the conventional myths their elders experienced.  Below are the common myths Nigerian children inherit from their elders: 1. India beat Nigeria 100 – 1 in a football match This mythical story has become folklore among Nigerian kids. The fairy tale was that India beat Nigeria 100 – 1 in a football match. One ...

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says he is not afraid of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and is willing to submit himself to the anti-graft agency if called upon. He also reiterated that he is open to scrutiny because he has not soiled his hands nor have anything to hide. The Governor made the declaration on Friday during the valedictory session for members of the State Executive Council and other top government appointees held at the old banquet hall of Government House, Makurdi. He also advised his appointees to be prepared to face the anti-graft agency if invited for questioning assuring that he has no skeleton in his cupboard. He said: “Anytime you are invited by EFCC, don’t be afraid to go. As for me, I am not a coward to run away from  EFCC,  if they come for me I will follow them. I don’t have any investment in Europe all I have are in this state. “If anyone accuses me of committing any crime let the person come and show me how it happened becau...

It was an atmosphere of excitement on Thursday, as people from all walks of life converged at the Akin Deko Auditorium Ugbowo Benin City, to attend the 279th Inaugural lecture series of the University of Benin which was delivered by  Professor Clement Atewe  Ighodaro. Seated amongst the guests was the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Lilian Imuetiyan Salami, key holders in the University of Benin ,as well as Deans of Faculties amongst dignitaries.  Professor Clement began by welcoming the dignitaries present at the event, before commencing the Inaugural lecture titled: Nigeria’s Paradoxes: Implications of Public Corruption for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development, scrutinized Nigerian Economy and posit corruption as a bane of Nation growth and development. In the course of the Lecture, he bemoaned the current state of the economy and the impact of poverty on the Nigerian economy while also identifying other disturbing factors like corruption, high rate of in...