Britain’s Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, who last month announced he would step down in the next UK government cabinet reshuffle, has resigned, the prime minister’s office said Thursday. In a letter to Wallace, 53, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the “dedication and skill” he brought to the role that saw him take a leading role…
By Anuoluwa Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR, describing it as the end of an era for creative national heroes and heroines of Oyo State extraction. Governor Makinde, said Pa Akinkunmi has left indelible marks on the sands of Nigeria’s…
Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch favours a move to Liverpool ahead of Manchester United as Jurgen Klopp’s side open talks with the Bundesliga champions. Gravenberch is keen to leave Bayern Munich before Friday’s transfer deadline. The Netherlands international has struggled to secure a regular role under Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel. The 21-year-old midfielder joined…
The Federal Government has said it would revamp the nation’s steel industry to benefit its economy. According to newsman, the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, said this on Wednesday in Abuja when he met with heads of agencies and departments in the ministry. He said Nigeria’s abundant mineral resources hold the key to…
A fire that engulfed a five-storey building killed more than 60 people including children in central Johannesburg on Thursday, the South African city’s emergency services said. Another 43 were injured, some suffering from smoke inhalation, and were taken for treatment at local hospitals, Emergency Management Services spokesman Robert Mulaudzi said. “The death toll is at…
The National Identity Management Commission has only been able to meet 47.6 per cent of the Federal Government’s monthly target of 2.5 million registrations in the first eight months of the year, according to findings by newsmen. This is as the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers increased to 102.39 million in August despite…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Following the news on the passage of the designer of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, Veteran Broadcaster, Dr Yemi Farounbi, has described his death as the passage of a historical icon in Nigeria’s history. Dr Farounbi who went poetic in his tribute said Nigeria failed to accord the man his proper…
By Damilola Adegoke A Nollywood actor, Prince Sulaimon Odebunmi has urged upcoming actors to have good mentors in order to excel in the movie industry. Prince Odebunmi made this known in an interview shortly after featuring on Pensioners’ FM Yoruba Entertainment Program, “Bebe Irawo”. According to Prince Odebunmi, a mentor would guide and teach on…
By Yetunde Oke The Chairman, Mr Olanrewaju Oni and Directress, Mrs Esther Oni (J.P) of Ariks International Academy, have appreciated educators and parents for supporting and encouraging the students going to embark on Ariks – Green Africa, Aircraft Holiday Trip on the 31st of August. Mr and Mrs Oni who made this known in a…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has flagged off the distribution of the Palliatives to cushion the effect of economic hardships on the people of the state as a result of fuel subsidy removal. Governor Makinde who flagged off the distribution at the Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Oyo town, emphasised that the…