Crowds of mourners gathered in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, on Thursday for the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, hailed as a “titan” who led one of the country’s largest conglomerates. Tata, who died aged 86 on Wednesday, transformed the Tata Group into a vast international enterprise, with a portfolio ranging from software to sports cars….
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as “a brother, confidant and extraordinary loyalist”. Governor Adeleke commends the Chief of Staff’s dedication to the success of the Imole administration as well as the development of Osun State, adding that…
Donald Trump ruled out a second US presidential debate with rival Kamala Harris on Wednesday, hours after Fox News offered to host a candidate showdown later this month before election day on November 5. The Republican ex-president and Democratic vice president, locked in an excruciatingly close White House battle, have faced off just once, in…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Kingsley Otti, a club bouncer, for allegedly stabbing a suspected hoodlum to death during an altercation at a lounge on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, as confirmed by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement obtained on Wednesday. Otti…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump price, saying it will further deepen poverty in the country. “It will further deepen poverty as production capacities dip, more jobs lost with multidimensional negative effects, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said in a statement. “In light of this, we urge the…
The state working committee under the chairmanship of Hon Sunday Bisi, Congratulates Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State on the occasion of his birthday today. Alhaji Akinleye, no doubt, is a special breed of politician, who combines strong faith in Almighty Allah with dexterous resilience, excelling in terrains…
Iran said on Monday it would respond firmly to any Israeli attack on its soil, stressing that it did not want a wider war in the region. Penultimate Tuesday, Iran launched around 200 missiles in its second direct attack on Israel, in what it said was retaliation for the killing of Tehran-aligned leaders in the…
Before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took over office on May 29, 2023, fuel was sold at N198 per litre. Outlets of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPCL) which now have different prices, depending on the location, also sold at the old rate. However, in his inaugural address at Eagle Square, Abuja, Tinubu exclaimed “Subsidy…
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, lampooned the federal government over fresh hike in price of Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrol. The labour movement specifically demanded immediate reversal of the fuel price, saying it is illogical that a private firm is the one determining the prices of the products….
Excerpt: From Ideas To Impact, A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided WorldEditor’s note: Michael Sheldrick is co-founder of Global Citizen, an international nonprofit dedicated to addressing global poverty, health, social justice, and climate change. Following Global Citizen’s advocacy work at this year’s Climate Week NYC and live-streamed concerts in Central Park,…
