By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) has completed the acquisition of the remaining 20% shareholding in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (DWSN), making it the sole owner of the company. In a disclosure published on the Nigerian Exchange and signed by Company Secretary Uaboi G. Agbebaku, Nigerian Breweries stated that the acquisition followed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday postponed deliberations on President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, deferring the motion to the next legislative sitting. The motion, sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, was initially listed as the first order of business but was stepped down until 3 p.m….
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the state House of Assembly following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu, in a nationwide address on Tuesday,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure following a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, but rejected an immediate full ceasefire, insisting that the West must halt all military aid to Kyiv. The two leaders spoke for more than 90 minutes on Tuesday, expressing hopes of improving…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and a dangerous precedent. In a statement on Wednesday, Obi denounced Tinubu’s unilateral decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of…
By Ayomide Oitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has overseen the construction and renovation of 4,000 classrooms across the state since assuming office in 2019, according to Hakeem Smith, Chairman of the Special Committee on Renovation of Public Schools (SCRPS). Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, Smith announced that the governor will…
President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, extending his campaign of political retribution to President Joe Biden’s family. In a post on his Truth Social platform Tuesday, Trump criticized the security detail assigned to Hunter Biden, claiming it included up to 18 agents and calling…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), has commenced a three-day training program for field personnel to update the National Social Register (NSR) using the National Identification Number (NIN) for improved social intervention delivery. The training, tagged “Integration of the NIN with the NSR Update,”…
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence the production of 1.2 million metric tons of green methanol annually as part of efforts to achieve net-zero shipping emissions by 2050. Speaking at a summit in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, revealed that the initiative, known as the “Landmark…
