Actress Calls Out Airline Over Passenger Treatment Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has criticised Air Peace over a prolonged flight delay at Gatwick Airport, which left passengers stranded for hours. The disruption reportedly began around 6:30 a.m. on Friday. Akindele was among affected travellers. Delay Linked to Bird Strike Passengers were first told the delay resulted…
Oladimeji Fabiyi, an aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has accused Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, of being unwilling to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Fabiyi said Obi is yet to make a clear commitment to…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is the most experienced among those seeking the presidency. Amaechi spoke on Friday while addressing members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos. “I seem to be the most experienced politician amongst those contesting,” he said. The former Rivers governor cited his time in public office…
Call for Industrial Harmony Saliu Mustapha has urged Nigerian workers to promote peace and cooperation. His message came during Workers’ Day celebrations. He encouraged labour unions to focus on dialogue and mutual understanding. Collaboration with the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu also formed a key part of his appeal. Dialogue Over Disruptions Workforce stability remains…
The federal government has commenced construction of a 1,500-bed student hostel at Yaba College of Technology and Lagos State University. In a post on X on Friday, Tunji Alausa, minister of education, said the project will improve student welfare in tertiary institutions. “Today, we broke ground on the NextGen hostel residence at Yaba College of…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a 14-day visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda, the presidency said in a statement on Friday. In the statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu is scheduled to visit France first before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya. The president…
Classic Satire Takes a New Form Wole Soyinka’s The Trials of Brother Jero will debut as a full-scale opera. The project blends Nigerian satire with European classical performance. The adaptation marks a major step for African literature. It brings a well-known stage play to a global operatic audience. Producers Aim for Global Reach Rosalyn Aninyei…
Company Reaches Settlement in Data Privacy Case European Wax Center has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement. The deal resolves a class-action lawsuit over data tracking practices. The lawsuit claims the company collected customer data without consent. Plaintiffs said the company used tracking tools on its website. Allegations Focus on Tracking Technologies The complaint states that…
U.S. Announces New Tariff Increase Donald Trump has announced a new tariff hike on European vehicles. The U.S. will raise duties on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%. The increase will take effect next week. Trump said the decision followed the EU’s failure to meet trade agreement terms. White House Defends the…
Cigna Announces ACA Exit Cigna has announced plans to leave the Affordable Care Act marketplace by 2027. Executives shared the decision during the company’s latest earnings call. The company reported strong financial results for the first quarter. Net income reached $1.7 billion, beating expectations. Second Major Insurer to Withdraw Cigna follows Aetna, owned by CVS…
