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The family of the late sage, Dr. Olatunji Braithwaite, has criticised a former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, over his snide remarks about the late Dr. Braithwaite at the IBB book launch in Abuja last Thursday. Chief Obasanjo, during the event, referred to Dr Braithwaite as “such a character,” which his family considered offensive…
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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has said the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) needs more respect Ferdinand said this after Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, insinuated that AFCON is not a major tournament. Carragher belittled the tournament while speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports, during Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League…
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, has appointed Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, son of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, as the Secretary to the State Government. The new SSG, who was the chairman of the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board, was appointed shortly after the governor’s inauguration. According to Ebenezer…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the cancellation of all import declarations made during the initial implementation period of the now-suspended 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports. In a statement on Monday, the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, explained that the decision aims to maintain clarity, consistency in customs operations, and prevent…
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Manchester United will scrap free staff lunches at Old Trafford and reduce bonuses as part of a cost-cutting drive to stabilise the club’s finances following five consecutive years of losses. The Premier League club announced on Monday that up to 200 additional jobs could be cut, adding to the 250 roles eliminated last year, in…