Diageo, the British‑based global spirits and beer powerhouse behind iconic brands such as Guinness, John Walker & Sons (Johnnie Walker), Smirnoff, and Tanqueray, announced Monday that it has selected former Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to serve as its new chief executive officer. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which is grappling with a […]
Former lawmaker and civil‑rights activist, Shehu Sani has urged Nigerian nationals whose United States visas have been revoked or denied to abandon overseas ambitions and “come back home to contribute to nation‑building.” Speaking at a town‑hall meeting in Kaduna on Sunday, Sani warned that prolonged visa refusals often signal deeper issues that may not be […]
The United States experienced its most severe air‑travel turmoil in weeks as the federal government entered its 40th day of a partial shutdown, prompting a cascade of flight delays and cancellations. According to data from FlightAware, more than 2,000 flights were scrapped and over 8,000 delayed nationwide on Sunday, marking the worst single‑day disruption […]
Renowned medical doctor and entrepreneur, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. Oluyede secured the party’s ticket after garnering 279 votes to defeat his closest contender, Funsho Ayeni, who polled 239 votes, while Funmi Oguns, the only female aspirant in […]
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep appreciation to the Supreme Council of the Tiv Nation, led by the Tor Tiv V, Prof. James Ayatse, for formally endorsing him for a second term in office. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Tersoo Kula, the governor described the council’s endorsement as “a […]
No fewer than 54,000 women in Edo State have benefited from various empowerment programmes launched by the Edo State Government in collaboration with the Federal Government, according to the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah. Speaking to journalists over the weekend on the ministry’s activities in the past year, Abdallah said […]
A shocking robbery incident has occurred at Hatlab Place, located on Sokode Crescent in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, leaving workers in deep distress. The incident, which reportedly happened between late Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday, saw burglars cart away several valuable item fors, including high-end electronics and media equipment. According to […]
