Welcome to Mockinbird: January 2021

Sunday, January 31, 2021

NAOSRE Security Dinner Was A Huge Success –Jide Otitoju, TVC Group Director

On Saturday, January 30, came a resounding verdict of pass mark for the security dinner discourse organized by the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, from Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, Group Director of News, Television Continental, TVC.

Zenith Bank Plc. has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2021. For the fourth consecutive year, Zenith Bank has been ranked as the number one banking brand in Nigeria with a brand value of $275 million, moving up two places from 392 in 2020 to 390 in the 2021 global ranking of banks. Notably, Zenith Bank is the only Nigerian bank among the first 400 banks in the global ranking.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed.A Adamu, has said that the action plan being implemented by the Force to curb Sexual and Gender Based Violence, particularly all forms of abuse on women and children in the country, is yielding positive results. The IGP made the affirmation on the heels of the arrest of five (5) members of a kidnap for ransom gang which specializes in the abduction of women and the girl child, sexually abusing them and obtaining ransom from their families before their release.

Flykite Mourns Dodo

Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, have described the death of top boxer, Akeem "Dodo" Sadiku, as a big loss to the sport in Nigeria and West Africa.

University Don Harps on Benefits of Soybeans and Fish Consumption

Professor Adewolu Morenike, professor of Fish Nutrition at the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Lagos, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to regularly consume soybeans and fish to help improve their diet and reduce the incidence of malnutrition in the country. Soybeans and fish are well-known and affordable sources of protein.

DEATH CHEATS OTUNBA MIKE ADENUGA

Death is perhaps the only thing that takes from you with an opportunity to fight back.

Ecobank Group Posts N630 billion Revenue in 2020

Ecobank Group Reports N10.2 Trillion Total Assets for 2020

Ecobank Group has recorded a revenue of over N630 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, immediate past Chief of Army Staff, pulled out from the Army today, Friday,

The police operatives attached to Ejigbo Division, based on a tip off, arrested 2 suspected armed robbers on Friday 22nd January, 2021, at Ejigbo area of Lagos, while consulting one Lawrence Adeniji, (OPC Abore) at his Shrine to appease the god of Iron, Ogun.

The 20th Inspector General of Police, IGP. Mohammed Adamu, NPM, mni, tenure in office as the Inspector General of Police will be coming to an end on 1st February, 2021, after a herculean job of clearing part of the rot left being by his immediate predecessor, IGP. Ibrahim Kpotun Idris. Without trying to run down the tenure of IGP. Idris, it is common knowledge within and outside the Nigeria Police Force that the organisation having been repositioned for further reforms and better service delivery by IGP. Solomon Arase, IGP. Idris came on board and took the Nigeria Police Force,

WellMed Healthcare Denounces Report of COVID-19 Outbreak at Facility as Untrue

The management of WellMed Healthcare Limited has refuted a circulated report in Punch newspapers that five of its workers were tested positive to COVID-19.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited is supporting schools with an array of educational based products and solutions targeted at enabling the acquisition of various facilities to boost the continuous expansion and improvement of the educational sector. Parents are not left out, as the Bank has bespoke products which empowers parents and guardians to meet the educational needs of their children.

Finally, President Buhari Heeds Primate Ayodele’s Warning, Sacks Service Chiefs

Few hours ago, News broke out that President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked his service chiefs after the security sector of Nigeria keeps deteriorating.

Fitch Ratings has assigned Ecobank Nigeria Limited (ENG) a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B-' with a Stable Outlook, Viability Rating (VR) of 'b-' and National Long-Term Rating of 'BBB (nga)'. The report, released Thursday, noted that Ecobank Nigeria IDRs are driven by its standalone creditworthiness, as expressed by its Viability Rating (VR).

This is indeed a good year to be alive as greater days awaits in Fidelity Bank's 'The Payday Revolution.

ZENITH BANK’S BOARD APPROVES 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND FINAL DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors of Zenith Bank Plc has approved the Group Audited Consolidated & Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the payment of a final dividend, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

According to the statement, signed by Micheal Osilama Otu, Company Secretary/General Counsel, the Board considered and approved the results at its meeting held on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

We would all agree that the media space is never lacking stories of personal and public interest jostling for audience attention.

GOtv customers can look forward to another football weekend with live action from the 2020/21 Premier League, La Liga and Serie A seasons on SuperSport for matches scheduled for 29 January to 1 February 2021.

Ecobank Nigeria Targets MSMEs With Recent N50bn Subordinated Funding.

Ecobank’s N50 Bilateral Subordinated Loan To Boost MSMEs Lending. – Managing Director

GOtv customers on Jolli and Jinja packages can still take advantage of the ongoing ‘Max For Less’ offer which started on 14^th of January.

JCI Gives me Hope For a Greater Continent of Africa’ - Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed delight, saying Junior Chamber International has reinstated his hope for a greater continent of Africa.

Gov. Zulum Commends Buratai For Fight Against Insurgency As Biu Emir Gets Staff Of Office

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, on Saturday, presented the staff of office to the new Emir of Biu, Mai Mustapha Umar 11, with a call on him to consolidate the foundation put in place by his late father.

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FOR BLATANTLY DISREGARDING the Nigerian Judicial system and exhibiting a character that negates ethics, norms and privileges of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Muiz Banire is to be docked for obstructing the enforcement of an Appellate Court Judgment with N0: CA/L/365/2004.

Olam, a leading food and agribusiness conglomerate, has emerged as an employer of choice in the African region for 2020. The agri-business firm, which has extensive market operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and South Africa, among others, emerged with a strong score during an HR Best Practice survey conducted by Top Employers Institute, a global authority on recognising excellence in people practice.

Time to Improve the Nigerian Food Plate

By Elvis Eromosele

Africa is big on agriculture. It has to be. It is the second-largest continent in the world. It is also the second most populous. So, there's plenty of space to farm and over a billion mouths to feed.

-My Mum Always Said My Passion, Voice Would Make Me A Great Singer

I Have No Hand in the Cancellation of LASU VC Selection Process – Senator Abiru

Lagos East Senator, Tokunbo Abiru has reacted to the allegation going round that he influenced the selection process if the Governing Council in the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor of the prestigious Lagos State University, LASU.

Azubogu in Umueri for PDP Anambra East LGA interactive meeting as a guest

_...Says he will lead the development of Anambra State from the front._

Disregard Misleading Seme Border Video, Says Nigeria Customs

The attention of Nigeria Customs Service has been drawn to a video circulating on social media with misleading commentary capable of inciting members of the public against Customs. The false narrative is that the service is destroying the properties of Clearing Agents at Seme Border.

SuperSport viewers on GOtv can look forward to action from the 2020-21 FA Cup, La Liga and Serie A this weekend, with matches scheduled for 23-25 January 2021.

Leading manufacturer of home –products, Aspira Nigeria Limited, Thursday, unveiled a new product, Viva Plus Laundry Sanitizer Detergent Powder to the members of the public in the commercial city of Kano

One sure way to make South-East APC members happier and more committed, thereby making the party more attractive to prospective members, more popular, stronger and more electable, is to secure appointments, elective positions and contracts for as many of our members as possible.

Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy On Nigerian Army, Fulani Herdsmen, Others Fulfilled

Popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele has added a new feat with the fulfilment of some of his prophecies once again.

BURATAI’S BATTLE AGAINST INSURGENTS AND NIGERIAN DISINTEGRATION

“You may wonder that this counter insurgency operation has lingered for too long. We all know globally that counter-terrorism is very complex. There are some countries that have fought counter terrorism for close to 50years. But, we’re not going to leave it to linger that long. We will have to finish these criminals very soon.”

The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has assured the candidate of the PDP in the Imo north senatorial election held in 2020.

Rt. (Hon.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker Lagos State House Of Assembly.

Obasa has become the afternoon star that scares the Elders – Obasa Movement Agege

Obasa has become the ‘gbegbe’ leaf that stays where he was never expected to stay.

President Joe Biden of the United States used his first day in office to issue some executive orders undoing some of former President Donald Trump’s policies on climate change and immigration.

A business mogul and founder, First City Monument Bank, Subomi Balogun, on Tuesday formally handed over the Otunba Tunwase National Paediatric Centre, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

How CityPeople Magazine plans to mark 25th anniversary

City People Magazine, Nigeria’s leading celebrity journal has announced plans to commemorate its 25th year anniversary this year with various programs and activities. Citypeople which is the oldest surviving celebrity magazine in Nigeria was founded in November 1996 by a veteran Journalist, Seye Kehinde, who rose to become the Editor of Tempo Magazine in his early 30s.

FIRSTBANK DEEPENS FINANCIAL INCLUSION WITH LARGEST AGENT BANKING NETWORK, EMPOWERS SMES

At present, there are over 86,000 banking agents across 772 out of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria, a demonstration of FirstBank’s commitment to deepening financial inclusion and ensuring the unbanked are adequately catered for. In an interview with BusinessDay, Adesola Adeduntan, FirstBank’s CEO, noted that over N9.6 trillion had been processed through the bank’s agent network.

... He Is Hale And Hearty, Death Rumor, Wicked

The family of Edo born business mogul and philantropist, Capt Well Idahosa Okunbo, yesterday described as malicious and wicked rumour that Capt Hosa has passed on. The Chairman, Ocean Marine Solutions Limited who had travelled to the United Kingdom on his routine medical checkup. According to a statement signed by Dr Tinyan Okunbo,...

It will be a rain of empowerment on all sides as the leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele will be hosting the international association of world peace advocates, an association affiliated with the United Nations Global Compact in Lagos.

*Femi Oyewale, President, National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE and Thomas Uzah, Head of Department, Mass Communication, Kwararafa University Wukari, take an overview of Nigerian 2020 security outlook vis-a vis the role of Lieutenant General Buratai, Chief of Army Staff in relationship with the well deserved African Steward Man Of The Year honour

The Group Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI),

Philanthropist media practitioner Mercy Alexander celebrates her birthday in a unique style. Amidst merriment and events to commemorate her birthday which took place within her office complex, cheers and applauds were the order of the day as the philanthropist celebrant mesmerizes the Less privileged and the women folks with a charity in the distribution of gifts and food stuffs.

2023: USE WISDOM NOT POWER, OONI URGES TINUBU CAMPAIGNERS

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Monday urged politicians promoting the presidential ambition of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to deploy wisdom and avoid arbitrary use of power.

…Acquires 45% of OML 17 from Shell, Total and ENI

Fish and Soyabean: A great combination for improved human health

By Adewolu Morenike A.

Introduction

One of the serious problems facing developing countries today is how to match food production levels, particularly proteinous foods, with increasing demand by a growing population. The magnitude of this problem is shown in the prevalence of kwashiorkor and other diseases associated with protein deficiencies.

Army Neutralize Boko Haram Terrorists In Marte, Destroy Gun Trucks

Troops of Operation TURA TAKAIBANGO in conjunction with the Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE have effectively destroyed 7 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists' gun trucks and decimated several unconfirmed number of the terrorists when they attempted to attack their location at the outskirts of Marte in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.

Lagos, Oyo Police Commissioners Renew Vows To Combat Crimes As Fallen Heroes Are Remembered

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has assured the good people of Lagos State of improved and sustainable synergy among security agencies for better policing of the state.