HANOI – Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful figure, has passed away at the age of 79, according to state media reports. Trong’s death on Friday ends more than 13 years of leadership, following a reported illness. The announcement came a day after the party revealed that Trong would…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, a financial institution with a 130-year legacy, has once again demonstrated its commitment to enterprise growth with its new campaign, ‘The Giant in You.’ This campaign emphasizes the bank’s historical relevance and ongoing support for businesses both within and outside Nigeria. In a creative display, FirstBank has released a series of…
All flights from several major US airlines, including Delta, United, and American Airlines, were grounded on Friday morning due to a communication issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA confirmed that the ground stop impacts all flights from these airlines, regardless of their destination. CNN reports that it is unclear how long…
Somorin Road in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has been renamed after Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka in honor of his 90th birthday. The announcement was made by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a state-organized reception celebrating Soyinka’s milestone birthday on Wednesday. Governor Abiodun praised Soyinka for his remarkable contributions to academia and literature, which have…
Three people were injured, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in two separate fire incidents in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday evening. The fires occurred at Omigade Area and Okefia GRA, both within the Osogbo metropolis. The Omigade fire, which affected a storey building, reportedly started from an adjoining structure before spreading. Despite…
Flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport were halted on Friday morning due to a technical problem, a spokesperson informed AFP. The disruption led to delays in check-in and the cancellation of flight operations until 10:00 am (0800 GMT). The spokesperson could not specify when normal operations would resume. This incident coincided with a large-scale IT outage…
Scotch whiskey brand Chivas Regal has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘I Rise, We Rise,’ to celebrate the power of collaboration and creativity. The campaign features prominent Nigerian singer and songwriter Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, acclaimed music video director ThankGod Omori, and creative entrepreneur Sore Adebisi. Michael Ehindero, Managing Director for Pernod Ricard Nigeria,…
Kevan Gosper, a distinguished figure in the Olympic movement who served two terms as International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president and was twice elected to its executive board, has passed away after a short illness. “Kevan was one of the true giants of the Olympic movement, not just in Australia but globally,” said Ian Chesterman, president…
The Lagos State government has announced a 90-day repair project for major roads, set to be carried out in two phases. According to a statement released by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the first phase will focus on the Ojota-bound lane, while the second phase will address the Yaba/Ojuelegba/Maryland-bound lane. Phase One: Ojota-Bound…
