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Pasuma Is My Godfather Not My Lover – Radio Presenter, Jumobi Omisore

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Jumobi Omisore aka Hips Don’t Lie, anchor Awoko Pade Ega on Radio Lagos with Labake Orobo, Jummy Classy on AJR 101.1FM.  She formerly co-anchored Gbogbo Irawo on LTV with Wale Adeoba.  She started her journey into the broadcasting industry in 2006 when she joined to broadcaster, Yomi mate (Ifankalleluyah) as a trainee.  She got inspired into the industry through Gbenga Adeboye’s radio programmes on Radio in the 90’s.

 

Omisore confirmed that she met her boss, Ifankaleluyah in 2004 and joined him as trainee in 2006.  Before joining her boss, she studied Adult Education but today her dream as a broadcaster has finally come true.

 

Beautiful and lovely Jumobi also anchor Wedding Engagement perfectly.  Having created her unique style of presentation and becoming a household name of sort, Jumobi Omisore was recently nominated for 2017 YOMAFA Award.  Speaking on her nominations she said.  “I feel fulfilled and blessed to be among the best.  Award always come with controversy; people criticize my nominations, and believe I don’t worth it.

They believe I should not be nominated alongside other top female broadcaster like Yemi Ajide, Skin Dudu, Bidemi Olukuewu and Bose Akinremi and others.  Let us take for instance, the MBGN Show goes beyond beauty; something might be beauty in your eyes and ugly in my own case.  I don’t know why people castigate me for being nominated for YOMAFA Award.  I want people to understand that nomination is different from winning.  It is a privilege to be a nominee, it’s also a privilege to be the winner.  If you are nominated and win, it doesn’t mean you are the  best.  In my own case, I am nominated as the Best female presenter YOMAFA 2017.  This has been raising dust, people are raising eyebrow and they are saying I am the youngest among the nominees and in-experienced.  The fact is people are saying thus out of hatred and ignorance.  I did not nominate myself, neither did I lobby for it.  I don’t have any amorous relationship with the organizer of YOMAFA, Gbenga Leo that might warranted him to nominate me.  And if people want to ask question at all, they should go to Gbenga Leo before ganging –up against me.  If anyone is ask now, who is the best sports broadcaster in Nigeria, you might be tempted to say, Larry Izamoje, it’s because he owns a sports Radio Station and he has a unique way of programming, but you will be surprise that you are not correct when they had the Nigeria Sports Award Winning three years back, the winner was Toye Ibitoye from Channels TV.  Two years ago, the winner was Godwin EnacEnac from LTV and the present Award Winner Sports broadcaster was Wale Adigun from Top Radio.

The present Winner is not as prominent as Larry Izamoje.  Should we now say because Larry is prominent and has a radio station.  He should be the winner year-in, year-out!

Life is not like that because it would be boring.  Let me now make myself clear on why people are raising highbrow concerning my nomination.  Around 2012 the FIFA

Gala-Nite, when they wanted to pick the best goal of the year, everybody thought it was going to be Roonie’s Scissors goal from Manchester United but it was Nema goal that

was packed when he was playing for SANTOS in Brasil.  FIFA president was reacting to people’s criticism that Roonnie’s goal was far better than that of Nema and he said Nema is a young player, he played in far Brasil, with his talent, he needs encouragement.  That’s how white people encourage their talents but it’s not the same in Nigeria.  If it were to be in Nigeria, people would riot and chanting ‘we no go gree’ They would condemn the organizer.  I thank God because one of the nominees, Yemi Ajide-Olayinka has been encouraging me because she has won it before.  That’s Sportsmanship ‘I am very happy to be seen among the best.   I appreciate it but that doesn’t mean I am better than those that were not nominated, their time would definitely come.  As indigenous Yoruba Broadcaster that we are, if we want to improve, we need to change our orientation.  On her expectation about the award, she says “if I win, I will be happy, if I don’t win, I will be pleased because for me to be nominated, I am happy”.

 

Speaking on her relationships with Fuji Stars, Saidi Osupa and Wasiu Alabi, Pasuma, Jumobi said “I love both of them because they are embodiment of talents, and have different styles.  I am confirming to you now that Wasiu Alabi Pasuma is my Godfather.  I love his style, because his style is my style.  I love the way he sings and do other things.  He is my role model.  I love Pasuma with my heart because he is a philanthropist and very nice to people.

 

 

Sahara weekly online is published by First Sahara weekly international. contact saharaweekly@yahoo.com

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Fidelity Bank grows PBT by 167.8% to N105.8 billion in Q1 2025

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Fidelity Bank grows PBT by 167.8% to N105.8 billion in Q1 2025

Lagos, Nigeria – May 1, 2025 – Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading Tier-1 financial institutions, has announced a remarkable financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, recording a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N105.8 billion, representing an impressive growth of 167.8% compared to N39.5 billion in Q1 2024.

The bank’s unaudited financial statements, released on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on April 30, 2025, highlight a substantial increase in Gross Earnings, which rose to N315.4 billion, marking a year-on-year growth of 64.2% from N192.1 billion in the same period last year. Growth in interest income was primarily led by 38.6% yoy (7.4% ytd) expansion in earning assets base, while the increase in non -interest revenue came from FX-related income, trade and commission on banking services, etc., supported by increased customer transactions.

Commenting on the bank’s performance, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, stated, “We started the year with triple-digit growth in profit and sustained the momentum in our earning assets growth. This performance shows the resilience of our business model and reinforces our confidence in delivering a better result in the 2025 financial year.”

Other areas of the unaudited financial statements, equally show a marked improvement with Total Deposits growing by 11.1% ytd to N6.6tn from N5.9tn in December 2024, driven by 10.6% ytd growth in low-cost deposits to N6.1tn, which represents 92.2% of total customer deposits. Local currency deposits increased by 2.0% ytd while foreign currency deposits increased by 21.4% from $1.9bn in December 2024 to $2.3bn.

Net Loans and Advances increased by 5.0% ytd to N4.6tn. The growth in the bank’s Loan Book was skewed to LCY Loans as cost of risk declined to 0.6% from 1.5% in 2024FY.

“Beginning the year with such positive momentum reinforces our commitment to supporting the growth of individuals and businesses, while enhancing our financial sustainability. As we go into the rest of the year, we remain focused on building a resilient banking franchise with a diversified earnings base,” Onyeali-Ikpe added.

Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank is the recipient of multiple local and international Awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

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GTCO vs. Very Dark Man: Why Nigerians Must Stop the Judgment of Emotions

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*GTCO vs. Very Dark Man: Why Nigerians Must Stop the Judgment of Emotions*

By Osho Oluwatosin

The internet has literally been on ‘fire’ since Friday following the arrest of self-acclaimed Nigerian activist, Martins Vincent, also known as Very Dark Man. He was reportedly picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for reasons yet unknown.

While it’s not the first time VeryDarkMan or any prominent Nigerian would be arrested by the EFCC — a government agency not under the authority of any private organization — it seems some Nigerians are passionately trying to push a narrative that his arrest was orchestrated by one of Nigeria’s biggest financial institutions, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO).

Although this narrative isn’t far-fetched — VDM had criticized the bank due to ‘mysterious’ deductions from his mother’s bank account for unjustifiable reasons. He approached the bank’s branch in Abuja to make an official complaint and, afterwards, he was picked up by the EFCC. But what many Nigerians have failed to realize is GTCO may not even be involved in his arrest.

VeryDarkMan was seen in the bank, quite alright, but in a CCTV released by the bank, he was seen moving out of the bank when he finished. He even had a celebrity moment with some of his followers who took pictures with him before he was arrested. So I’m wondering, what has GTB got to do with his arrest? That someone got knocked down by a vehicle after leaving church, does it mean the church orchestrated the accident? That someone got attacked after leaving a lecture room, does it mean the lecturer orchestrated it? That someone even got attacked in a courtroom, does it mean the judge orchestrated it? Absolutely not.

Although it would have been better if the EFCC had come out to clear the air regarding the reason for VDM’s arrest, because in the absence of information, rumours are bound to thrive. In fact, the commission should have actually released a statement regarding these rumours, not to vindicate GTB, but to keep Nigerians informed.

Let’s even think about it logically: what can warrant GTCO to order VDM’s arrest by the EFCC? Did he defraud GTCO? Did he steal from a GTB customer? Did he launder money through a GTB account? These are questions that should be asked before passing judgments. But Nigerians are always emotional when it comes to issues like this, and that’s why people who are culpable in serious crimes get away with anything as long as they get involved in charity or activism.

GTCO has been a very friendly organization, and in 2024 alone, the bank paid a record dividend of N8 per share. The bank is happy, shareholders are happy, customers are happy — who is Very Dark Man?

Osho Oluwatosin is a Nigerian journalist and writes from Lagos.

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Can We Have More Bankers Like Victoria Mulero? An epitome of ‘omoluabi’

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Can We Have More Bankers Like Victoria Mulero? An epitome of ‘omoluabi’

In February of this year, I needed to open a new bank account for salary purposes, as required by the management of the new company I had just joined.

I considered First Bank, Access Bank, and Sterling Bank. After some thought, I chose Sterling Bank—not because I found them superior—but because I believed they had fewer customers, which I hoped would save me from long queues and unnecessary delays.

I visited the Sterling Bank branch at Akowonjo to open the account. Unfortunately, the staff member who attended to me didn’t inspire confidence. She appeared distracted—smiling at her phone, clearly engrossed in a private chat—far from the level of professionalism one would expect in a bank setting. I had a feeling this would lead to problems down the line.

 

When my first salary was paid into the account, my suspicion was confirmed. Sterling Bank restricted access to my funds—I couldn’t transfer money or make withdrawals at the counter. I visited their Fatai Atere branch at Ladipo, Mushin to complain, where I was informed that the account opened for me was a “Kaikai” account—a type I had never heard of. Apparently, this account type is meant for individuals who lack the required documents during account creation. But I had submitted all necessary documents, so why was such an account opened for me?

Can We Have More Bankers Like Victoria Mulero? An epitome of 'omoluabi'

At the Fatai Atere branch, I was attended to by a remarkable banker named Victoria Mulero. She requested my NIN, which I didn’t have on me at the time. Rather than send me back home, she asked if I had a digital copy. I did, and she graciously gave me her email address so I could forward it to her. With that, she resolved the issue promptly and professionally.

However, the following month, in March, the same restriction happened again. I returned to the Fatai Atere branch, and once again, Victoria Mulero handled my complaint with efficiency and kindness, resolving it without delay.

I hoped the matter was finally settled, but when my April salary arrived, the restriction was imposed yet again. This time, I was beyond frustrated and ready to replace Sterling Bank as my salary account. Still, I visited the Fatai Atere branch one last time. Once more, Victoria Mulero resolved the issue with grace and determination.

This write-up is a tribute to Victoria Mulero of Sterling Bank, Fatai Atere branch. She is a rare gem—respectful, diligent, and genuinely customer-focused. She went above and beyond, following up with the Akowonjo branch through calls and emails until the matter was fully resolved. She handled every situation with patience and empathy, treating the job as if the bank belonged to her family.

To be honest, I’ve had unpleasant experiences with many bankers, especially female staff. Too often, they carry personal frustrations into the banking hall and take it out on customers. But Victoria is different. She exemplifies what true customer service should be.

We may not all be the same, but treating people with respect and kindness is a skill that can be learned—and Victoria clearly has. Let’s celebrate her for being a model professional and a beacon of hope in an industry that too often lacks empathy.

Without any fear of contradiction, I say boldly that Victoria Mulero is a good ambassador of Sterling Bank and her parents too deserve encomium for raising a well trained daughter and impacting an attitude of ‘ omoluabi’ in her. We need more of Victoria Mulero in our banking industry.

Seun Jacob Ogunbiyi
Known as Olùkọ́, the therapeutic writer and Lagos based journalist

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