By Ayomide Otitoju As the nation commemorates Democracy Day, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has extended heartfelt greetings to Nigerians while reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the people of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos State. In a statement released on Wednesday, OmoBarca described June 12 as a defining moment in Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The French Senate is expected to approve a landmark bill on Tuesday aimed at regulating the fast fashion industry, with measures including a ban on advertising and financial penalties for companies deemed environmentally harmful. The bill, which received overwhelming support in the lower house National Assembly in March 2024, is widely seen…
By Ayomide Otitoju China announced on Tuesday that it will extend its anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union by six months, marking another chapter in the escalating trade tensions between the two global economic powers. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that the probe, which began last year, would now continue until…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the ongoing mpox outbreak remains a global health emergency, following a significant surge in cases across West Africa and continued transmission beyond the continent. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement on Monday after a meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR)…
By Ayomide Otitoju A suspected gunman opened fire at a school in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, leaving ten people dead, including several students, at least one adult, and the shooter himself, according to local authorities. Graz Mayor Elke Kahr confirmed the fatalities to Austria’s national press agency APA, describing the incident…
By Ayomide Otitoju The ancient town of Oyo was alive with excitement as thousands of residents and indigenes gathered to mark the first Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) festival under the reign of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, popularly known as Iku Baba Yeye. From early morning, crowds filled the Agunpopo praying ground, eager to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has named the main access road to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in recognition of his long-standing support for private sector development and economic infrastructure. The announcement was made on Thursday, June 5, during President Tinubu’s tour of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Pastor Umo Eno has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for strategic alignment with the federal government and widespread stakeholder consultations. Speaking at a press briefing in Uyo, Eno said the decision followed three months of engagement with political leaders…
By Ayomide Otitoju Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has declared full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, rallying party loyalists and key figures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Northern Kano behind the campaign. The endorsement was made during the commissioning of the newly upgraded Federal Polytechnic, Kabo, now designated as the…
