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UBA@75: UBA Makes More Millionaires In Promo Draw, 110 Customers Rewarded

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As part of its ‘75 Years, 75 Winners’ celebration, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has once again demonstrated its unflinching commitment to loyal customers by rewarding 110 of them with ₦42.8m in its October Legacy Promo Draw a move also targeted and helping customers thrive at a challenging economic time.

The winners were announced following a transparent draw conducted on Saturday, October 26, at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, which was streamed live on YouMakesTube.

Representatives from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) were present to oversee the proceedings, ensuring fairness and compliance with regulations.

The draw, hosted by popular influencer, Akinyemi Omotayo (Asherkine) , saw customers winning prizes ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦1,000,000, with particular focus on rewarding the bank’s NextGen, Kiddies, and Teens account holders.

In the Bumper Account category, ten customers won the grand prize of ₦1,000,000 each: Goodness Ini Akpan, Nwafor Joshua Oforbuike, David Okorie, Osuji Nkem Monday, Martha Davou, Ndukife Humphrey Nweke, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, Emeka Theddus Ekezie, Believe Ehi Okenyi, and Yusuf Jibril.

Twenty customers also received ₦500,000 each in the Bumper category: Ukamaka Mercy Nwogwu, Chigozirim Naphtali Odinakachi, Henry Odiase, Sunday Udoh Itoro, Zaharaddini Alhaji Sani, Lawan Modu, Godpsower D-Amos, Terlumu Mabu, Peter Ijabo Ikpor, Anna Ewayi Gideon, Chimezie Michael Nweke, Grace Amaobi, Yemi Odun Ajayi, Ilori Bosede Toyin, Binta Abubakar, Bello Altine, Ubongobong Patrick Anthony, Joy Onosaigbe, Patience I Ikande, and Shisu Usman.

The ₦250,000 Bumper prize winners include: Favour Onyinyechi Uche, Somtochukwu Mercy Nkwuda, Omidiran Taiwo Ajoke, Isaiah Oladele Olayiwola, Muhammad Umar Sani, Joy Reuben Yaks, Job Ohioma Odion, Gilbert Ikenna Echi, Patience Mbe Obun, Abdulazeez Suleiman, Kenechukwu C Nwani, Royal Julius Denis, David Dayo, Lukman Suleiman, Saad Saad Abdullahi, Anas Abubakar, Wisdom Eko, Idodo-Umeh Omamuzo, Isiya Musa, and Christian Uche Enyeghasim.

While the ₦100,000 Bumper prize winners are: Chidiebere Uwanna, Chidera Emmanuel Egbe, Kazeem Kabiru Olatunji, Samuel Johnson Babatunde, Garba Anthony, Ali Muhammad Umar, Chidera Idoko, Peace Ewere Izevbuwa, Blessing Akinsanmi, and Ndubuisi Obioha.

In the Savings Account category, ten customers became instant millionaires, each receiving ₦1,000,000: Chekwube Kelvin Onah, Esther Chiamaka Samuel, Titilayo Oluyomi Ibikunle, Agbetu Azizat Omonike, Sani Musa, Ezeaku Ikechukwu Joel, Bethel Edi, Ifeyinwa Nwaoha, Jumoke Mary Oluyemi, and Ukah Anayochukwu Daberechukwu.

The NextGen Account holders who received ₦180,000 each are: Stephen Adeoluwa Adeoti, Oluwanifemi Isaac Adebayo, Amarachi Jennifer Eze, Shem Tsabta Tanimu, Bilal Salihu, Glory Ojimaojo Achimi, Modu Franklyn Chukwuebuka, Oreoluwa Chirstianah Olawuni, Godson Oluwadamilare Obeasor, and Faith Chidera Onyeribe.

Twenty Kiddies and Teens account holders were awarded ₦200,000 each: Miriam Chukwudalu Maduka, Akogun Barack Nkenna, Feranmi Vivian Olikolo, Udeh Somtochukwu John, Oluwatobi Enoch Oluwole, Faizah Morenikeji Saheed, Fatima Goje Yahaya, Zainab Yakubu, Chisom Sylvia Adika, Ifeoma Delight Nwaokeoma, Jeremiah Chidubem Emenike, Terkuma Moses Shiga, Omesi Christabel Atogwe, Chizaram Favour Uzuagu, Moses Goodluck John, Diepriye Irisoanga David, Chinecherem Cajetan, Chibuike Emmanuel Solomon, Olusanya Michael Ifebolude, and Deborah Ayomide Ajayi.

Ten customers who were present at the venue each won ₦100,000: Ade-Ikuesan Olanike, Ogoegnunam Chinyere, Adeyeye Climate Adetunji, Rita Onifari, Awurimbe Henry Johnson, Adewole Adedamola, Idoko Ifeyinwa Rita, Ayo Esther Eyamuwa, Esther Iyannuolau Elimah, and Sosanya Adebayo Olayemi. Special shopping vouchers were also distributed by the event host, Asherkine, as part of the celebration.

Speaking at the draw, Retail and Regional Banking, Shamsideen Fashola, congratulated all 110 winners after the draw and encouraged others to keep saving for a chance to win in the next edition, adding that the bank plans to reward more winner in all three categories.

“This is just the beginning of our legacy promo draw, as there are still many more prizes to be won in subsequent monthly draws. These draws are purely transparent, and the next millionaire could just be you. UBA prioritises its customers and would be relentless in making them succeed,” Fashola said.

Also speaking at the event, Head, Retail Products & Sales, Prince Ayewoh, who congratulated the winners, emphasized UBA’s commitment to financial inclusion and encouraged Nigerians to seize this opportunity by banking with UBA.

“Our winners today represent a diverse range of account holders – from children with Kiddies accounts to our Savings and Bumper account customers, which shows that everyone has an equal chance to win,” Ayewoh said.

“New customers who open accounts today will be eligible for upcoming draws. We maintain complete transparency in our selection process, and these rewards have the potential to transform lives.”

Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, reiterated that more benefits await customers as the bank continues its drive to provide the best offerings and reward system obtainable.

“What we’re witnessing today is just a fraction of what UBA offers its customers. Without any iota of doubt, UBA is passionate about its customers and would do much more in ensuring that our customers thrive no matter how turbulent the economy is. I urge everyone who hasn’t opened an account with UBA to do so immediately. The promo is still ongoing, and the next draw could make you a millionaire. UBA is committed to rewarding loyalty, and we’re proving this with every draw we conduct.”

United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading pan-African financial institution, offering banking services to more than forty-five million customers, across 1,000 business offices and customer touch points in 20 African countries. With a presence in New York, London, Paris and Dubai, UBA is connecting people and businesses across Africa through retail, commercial and corporate banking, innovative cross-border payments and remittances, trade finance and ancillary banking services.

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JUST IN: President Tinubu Appoints Oluyede As Acting Army Chief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Oluyede will serve in this role temporarily until the return of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who is currently unwell and receiving medical care abroad.

The appointment, announced on Wednesday, was confirmed in a statement from Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

Prior to this role, Oluyede was the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Jaji, Kaduna.

At age 56, Oluyede and Lagbaja share a longstanding professional history as coursemates from the 39th Regular Course. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992 (retroactively effective from 1987), Oluyede attained the rank of Major-General in September 2020.

Throughout his career, Oluyede has held a variety of command positions, including roles as Platoon Commander and adjutant at the 65 Battalion, Company Commander at the 177 Guards Battalion, Staff Officer at the Guards Brigade, and Commandant at the Amphibious Training School.

He has participated in numerous military operations, such as the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) mission in Liberia, Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi, and Operation HADIN KAI in Nigeria’s North East, where he commanded the 27 Task Force Brigade.

Oluyede’s distinguished service has earned him several honors, including the Corps Medal of Honour, the Grand Service Star, Passing the Staff Course, and Membership in the National Institute. Additional awards include the Field Command Medal, the Field Command Medal of Honour, the Field Training Medal, and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award.

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BREAKING: Alex Ikewechegh Arraigned In Court Over Assault On Uber Driver, Gets N500,000 Bail

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Alexander Mascot Ikewechegh, a federal lawmaker representing Abia State, appeared in the Kuje Magistrate Court to answer charges related to the assault of a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.

The charges brought against Ikewechegh by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit include abuse of office, assault, and threat to life.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

His attorney, Ody ESQ., submitted an oral application for bail, which was subsequently granted by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id.

The bail was set at N500,000, requiring the provision of two sureties in the same amount. The sureties must reside within the jurisdiction of the court and present utility bills as evidence of their residence.

The case has been scheduled for its next hearing on November 8, 2024.

 

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Oil Marketers Blame Dangote Refinery Over Its Unsold Petrol

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Nigerian petrol marketers have expressed difficulties in purchasing Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the Dangote Refinery, despite the recent fuel price hike.

Abubakar Maigandi, Chairman of the Independent Petrol Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), revealed this during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday.

His statement contradicts claims by Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, who stated that retailers are neglecting his refinery’s surplus of 500 million liters of petrol.

Dangote, speaking during a visit by the Naira-for-crude implementation committee to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, expressed concerns about the refinery operating at a loss due to the lack of demand for its products.

However, reacting to the development, Maigandi blamed Dangote’s refinery for unending delays in registering IPMAN members to lift Dangote Fuel directly.

According to him, recently marketers on NNPCL instruction went to Dangote Refinery to lift petrol but stayed four days without getting product.

“Recently, some of the IPMAN marketers that NNPCL sent to Dangote Refinery to lift gasoline stayed with their trucks for four days; they are unable to load.

“That is why we have been contacting Dangote Refinery to allow loading directly, so that immediately we pay for the product, we could lift it immediately.

“If Dangote has 500 million litres of fuel in stock, we are ready to buy the product directly.

“Until now, NNPCL is still the sole offtaker of Dangote Petrol.

“In buying directly from Dangote Refinery, there are some processes put in place by the company that we are still following. They said they cannot sell the product to us individually. The company wants us to come in groups, which we have already done. We have submitted an application. Until the present day, Dangote Refinery has yet to register us, talkless of going to the refinery to lift the product.

“Yesterday (Tuesday), I called their attention; we were told to wait,” he said.

He added that oil marketers are boycotting Dangote’s Petrol for imported fuel because of the challenges they face in purchasing the product directly from Dangote Refinery and the pricing template.

This comes as Nigerians buy fuel at between N1030 and N1250 per litre across the country.

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