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African Fashion Week: ‘FirstBank’s Interested in Creativity, Growth of the Young Ones’
By Eric Elezuo
Nigeria’s premier bank, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has confirmed that its interest is bordered on ensuring creativity among the youths in what they believe in as well as assist to see to the growth of the young ones.
Disclosing this fact at the ongoing African Fashion Week sponsored by FirstBank, the Bank’s Business Manager, CBG (Manufacturing), Mrs. Helen Ugboh, said that the Bank has been partnering with brand in the last six years, and it has been a a tale of good tidings all through.
“The objective of the Fashion is in line with what the bank does, and that explains the reason behind our partnership,” she said.
She noted that in the six years the Bank has identified with the African Fashion business, a lot of achievements have been derived.
Mrs Helen Ugboh flanked by Jennifer Roenne (r) and another guest
“Apart from the bank’s visibility, the key objective is to ensure that the virgin fashion designer get to showcase what they have. And for them to showcase what they have, they first of all have to believe in themselves. As a result, they have been privileged to go places with the organisers.
The African Fashion Week is part of the activities FirstBank has earmarked to ‘vybe’ Nigerians throughout December.
Mrs. Ugboh noted that the vybing has been going on since the beginning of December, saying that Kizz Daniel vowed the young ones the night before just as Grammy nominee and Nigeria rave of the moment, Burns Boy is due to perform ‘this night’.
FirstBank, in its 125 years of existence, has been in the business of propagating youth oriented programmes while ensuring that the young ones is showcased to the world at the right time so they achieve their dreams and reach the zenith of their career within the shortest possible time.
The Fashion Week continues.
Former governor of Anambra State, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Obi announced the decision on Tuesday at an event held at the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu.
“We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” Obi said.
The National Chairman of the ADC, David Mark, was among the attendees.
United States Representative Riley Moors has said further military strikes against Islamic State-linked militants in Nigeria could follow recent operations ordered by President Donald Trump, describing the actions as aimed at improving security and protecting Christian communities facing violence.
Moore made the remarks during a televised interview in which he addressed U.S. military strikes carried out on Christmas Day against militant targets in North-west Nigeria.
The strikes were conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government, according to U.S. and Nigerian officials.
“President Trump is not trying to bring war to Nigeria, he’s bringing peace and security to Nigeria and to the thousands of Christians who face horrific violence and death,” Moore said.
He said the Christmas Day strikes against Islamic State affiliates had provided hope to Christians in Nigeria, particularly in areas affected by repeated attacks during past festive periods.
According to U.S. authorities, the strikes targeted camps used by Islamic State-linked groups operating in parts of north-west Nigeria.
Nigerian officials confirmed that the operation was carried out with intelligence support from Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing counter-terrorism cooperation between both countries.
The United States Africa Command said the operation was intended to degrade the operational capacity of extremist groups responsible for attacks on civilians and security forces.
Nigerian authorities have described the targeted groups as a threat to national security, noting their involvement in killings, kidnappings and raids on rural communities.
Moore said the strikes marked a shift from previous years in which attacks were carried out against civilians during the Christmas period. He said the U.S. administration was focused on preventing further violence by targeting militant groups before they could launch attacks.
U.S. officials have said the military action was carried out with the consent of the Nigerian government and formed part of broader security cooperation between the two countries. Nigeria has received intelligence, training and logistical support from international partners as it seeks to contain militant activity.
Moore had previously called for stronger international attention to attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria and has urged continued U.S. engagement in addressing extremist violence. He said further action would depend on developments on the ground and continued coordination with Nigerian authorities.
Nigerian officials have maintained that counter-terrorism operations are directed at armed groups threatening civilians, regardless of religion, and have reiterated their commitment to restoring security across affected regions.
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua on Monday survived a ghastly road accident in Makun, Ogun State.
Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated.
Joshua reportedly sustained minor injuries, while two persons were said to have died on the spot.
