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Fawaz Adebisi Taiwo Akinkunmi, the man who designed the Nigerian flag, has died at the age of 87.  He passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 after a brief illness. Akinkunmi was a native of Abeokuta in Ogun State and a former civil servant. He designed the flag in 1958 while studying electrical engineering in London. He submitted his design to a national competition that was organized by the government of Nigeria as part of the preparations for independence from Britain. His design was chosen out of over 2,000 entries and was officially hoisted on October 1, 1960, the…

Israel Adeleke Controversial artist, Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has fallen victim to hackers who have seized control of his official Instagram account. This breach has raised concerns among the artist’s loyal fanbase, as the hackers have gained control over the account and are posing as Portable. The situation came to light when fans noticed suspicious activity on the account, with false information, scams, and potentially harmful content being posted. Portable and his management team confirmed the incident on Wednesday in a statement released on the management’s Instagram page. The statement reads, “We regret to inform you that…

Fawaz Adebisi The operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have apprehended six individuals for alleged minors’ defilement. The Kebbi state Commissioner of Police, Samuel Musa, disclosed this during a press conference, held in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesd, revealing the arrest of six suspects linked to the sexual assault of minors within the state. CP Musa disclosed that the arrests stemmed from a report lodged on August 17 by Ahmed Muhammed of Koko town, Koko-Besse Local Government Area, stating that his 16-year-old daughter had gone missing. According to him, subsequent investigation led to the young girl disclosing that she had…

In a dramatic turn of events, a group of Gabonese officers and soldiers took to the airwaves on Wednesday to declare the termination of the existing regime and the nullification of the results from the recent election.  The announcement, aired on Gabon 24 television channel, cited the nation’s tumultuous state in institutional, political, economic, and social spheres as the driving force behind their decision. In a statement that echoed concerns of governance instability and social disintegration, the officer, speaking on behalf of the “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions,” highlighted the failure of the general elections…

A startling leaked audio recording has thrown Zamfara State’s political landscape into turmoil as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensifies its demand for a comprehensive investigation into shocking allegations of bribery involving Judges from the Zamfara Election Petition Tribunal, currently convened in Sokoto State. In an unprecedented move, the PDP has seized upon a widely disseminated audio clip, in which a prominent supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), doubling as an online media proprietor, divulged that he had been enlisted by a former state governor to orchestrate a compromise of judgments in favor of the APC. Raising…

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, a prominent Foods and Agro Allied company, has demonstrated resilience in its annual financial results, achieving a commendable 5.32% profit growth to reach N29.504 billion by the end of the financial period in March 2023. This marked an increase from N28.015 billion recorded during the same period in 2022. The company’s Annual Report, unveiled on Tuesday and filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, showcased a remarkable 32% surge in revenue, soaring from N1.163 trillion to an impressive N1.539 trillion. However, the journey wasn’t without its challenges.  The unaudited financial results for the three months ending…

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a leading financial institution, has stunned the market with its remarkable financial performance for the first half of 2023.  The just-released half-year financial report has revealed an astonishing growth of 121.46% in Profit After Tax, reaching an impressive N67.919 billion, up from N30.669 billion during the same period in 2022. In a report submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited after a brief delay attributed to regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Stanbic’s financial prowess was evident.  The Group witnessed a remarkable 58.18% surge in gross earnings, a staggering 107.58% increase in…

Aminat Gusanu Tensions flared in Aku, within the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, as a clash between two warring Odo Masquerade factions turned violent.  The Enugu State Police Command swiftly responded, announcing the arrest of an individual found in possession of a firearm amidst the chaos. According to DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s spokesperson, the confrontation resulted in the tragic death of one man during the incident on Monday.  Additionally, multiple injuries were reported, including those sustained by police operatives dispatched to the scene to restore order. The conflict, rooted in a dispute over…

In a resolute stand against the mounting public health alarms linked to excessive sugar intake, the Federal Ministry of Health has unveiled a determined commitment to escalate the tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) from the current rate of 10% to an assertive 20%. This transformative stride aims not only to champion the cause of healthier drink preferences but to significantly curb the consumption of processed sugars and carbonated drinks, heralding a healthier future for the nation’s populace and generations yet to come. In the wake of escalating global health concerns tied to elevated sugar consumption, including the ominous shadows of…

Lagos, August 29, 2023 – A panel of economists has advised President Bola Tinubu’s administration to pivot its attention towards non-oil exports as a strategic measure to invigorate the nation’s ailing economy. During an exclusive interview on Arise TV, held on Tuesday, renowned economist and public affairs analyst Ifediora Amobi criticized the government for its disproportionate emphasis on the oil sector, thereby sidelining other potential revenue streams. Amobi asserted, “Despite the considerable potential within the non-oil sector, our continued fixation on oil has impeded broader economic advancement.” Commending President Tinubu’s innovative approaches, Amobi highlighted the significance of…