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By Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South West region, has conferred its inaugural Knight of Faith title on prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, recognizing his steadfast commitment to Christianity, national development, and transformative leadership in business and community service. The investiture ceremony, themed “Celebrating Distinction and Faithful Stewardship,” took place…

By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has charged students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to embrace ethical leadership as a catalyst for security, sustainable development, and national transformation. Delivering a keynote address titled “Ethical Leadership, Security, and Sustainable Development” at his alma mater, Governor Soludo stressed the critical role…

By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments worldwide to impose an urgent ban on all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products—including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs, and e-cigarettes—in a bid to shield young people from addiction and preventable disease. The appeal was issued on Thursday alongside the release of a new WHO…

By Ayomide Otitoju British comedian and media personality Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Friday to five sexual offence charges, including rape, during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 49-year-old, known for his provocative comedy and more recently for his turn as a social media influencer, faces allegations spanning from 1999 to…

By Ayomide Otitoju Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has publicly expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in the political crisis that engulfed the state, describing the President’s involvement as timely and stabilizing. Speaking at a May 29 gathering organized by his supporters under the Simplified Movement at their secretariat…