BRITISH American Tobacco and its affiliate companies have been fined $110 million by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Newsextra24 reports that the commission announced on its X page on Wednesday that the fine was for violating the National Tobacco Control Act, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, and …
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Prof Akhaine Mourns Akeredolu, Na’ Abba
ODION Akhaine mourns the passing of two Nigerian, namely, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and Rt Hon. Ghali Umar Na’ Abba, former Speaker, Federal House of Representatives. The APC frontline aspirant for Edo 2024 election noted that it was sad that they exited at a time the country was …
Read More »Esu And His Sympathizers: The Defence Of Bishop Ajayi Crowther
By Moses Oludele Idowu The Danger of Pseudo- Yoruba Activism and Cultural Nationalism ” What in me is dark illumine, what is low raise and support; that to the Height of this great argument I may assert th’ Eternal providence. And justify the ways of God to men.” – John …
Read More »Lucky Aiyedatiwa Makes First Set Of Appointments As Ondo State Governor (Full List)
GOVERNOR Lucky Aiyedatiwa has made his first set of appointments following his inauguration on Wednesday. The Governor’s appointments were contained in a statement signed by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Omojuwa Olusegun. According to the statement, Governor Aiyedatiwa appointed Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan as his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Smart Omodunbi (Jnr) as his …
Read More »How My Father Died – Rotimi Akeredolu’s Son Reveals
THE son of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu Jnr, has revealed that his father died peacefully in his sleep. The former Ondo Governor’s son made the disclosure in a statement released on Wednesday evening on behalf of the entire family. The statement also confirmed that Akeredolu …
Read More »Nexus Between Orbih’s End Of Year Party And 2024 Guber Race
By Elempe Dele FOR over 10 years consistently, Chief Dan Osi Orbih’s, the South South Vice Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, country home end of year party has become a firmament for the gathering of politicians, friends, natives and people from all works of life. However, this year’s …
Read More »Jim Ratcliffe Addresses Man United Fans After Buying 25% Stake
BRITISH billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who just agreed a 25 percent purchase of Manchester United has urged the club’s fans to be patient as he promised to “bring sporting success” back to the club. Trojan News has reported that Jim Ratcliffe agreed to pay £1.25 billion for 25 percent of Manchester United …
Read More »Top African Players That Will Miss 2023 AFCON Due To Injuries
THE 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to commence in Ivory Coast on January 13, 2024 and participating countries are putting finishing touches to their preparations. Unfortunately, some of the 24 countries that will participate in the 2023 AFCON have some injury concerns, and the players affected will …
Read More »Christians Slaughtered, Abducted And Disappeared With Reckless Abandon In Nigeria
Xmas Eve massacre of 160 Plateau Christians handiwork of Fulani Jihadists and conspiratorial security agencies THE International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety); Nigeria’s leading and respected Human Rights and Democracy Voice has observed with deepest shock, dismay and sadness that security forces in Nigeria including the …
Read More »Northern Elders Rebuke Military Over Plateau Killings
THE Northern Elders Forum has expressed condemnation for what it termed “devastating” and “heinous attacks” that took place in five communities in Plateau State on Sunday. The Forum characterized these attacks as the latest in a disturbing series of coordinated assaults, widespread killings, and mass displacements affecting the northern region. …
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