U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at cracking down on ticket scalping and price gouging in the live entertainment industry. Flanked by musician Kid Rock, a longtime supporter, Trump vowed to prevent “unscrupulous middlemen” from inflating ticket prices through resale markets. The directive instructs the U.S. Attorney General and Treasury…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday received a rousing reception from her supporters in Ihima, Kogi State, despite a government-imposed ban on rallies and processions. Supporters from across Kogi Central Senatorial District thronged the Ihima community in Okehi Local Government Area (LGA) from as early as 8 a.m. to welcome the Peoples Democratic…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of residents through purposeful governance. He made this pledge on Tuesday during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration organized by the First Family of Lagos State and the Ministry of Home Affairs at Lagos House, Marina. Themed ‘My Lord, Indeed…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, dismissing Chairman Chief Pius Akinyelure and Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, along with all other board members appointed in November 2023. The newly constituted 11-member board will be led by…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has playfully cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against inadvertently bolstering the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja through his ongoing infrastructure development efforts. Tinubu made the remarks on Sunday while receiving a delegation from the FCT at the Presidential Banquet Hall,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as “anti-democratic.” Tinubu’s decision, which has sparked widespread backlash, included the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reiterated its commitment to achieving zero waste in Lagos State, aligning with global efforts to minimize waste generation and maximize resource recovery. Speaking on the International Zero Waste Day, themed “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles”, LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasized the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Leading real estate firm, Adron Homes and Properties, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim community in Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. In a message marking the end of Ramadan, the company reflected on the values of unity, gratitude, and generosity that define the season. Adron…
A leadership crisis at Sentebale, the African charity co-founded by Prince Harry and Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso, has intensified, with its chairperson, Sophie Chandauka, accusing the Duke of Sussex of bullying and involvement in a cover-up. The dispute, which erupted publicly last week, led to the resignation of both Harry and Prince Seeiso from the charity…
