Austrian billionaire and renowned entrepreneur Richard Lugner has passed away at the age of 91. Lugner, known for hosting numerous celebrities at the prestigious Vienna Opera Ball, died on Monday, August 12, at his villa in Vienna. His passing was confirmed by Agence France-Presse. Lugner’s eventful life included welcoming high-profile guests like Kim Kardashian, Jane…
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea has returned to football after signing a one-year contract with Fiorentina. The Spanish goalkeeper was released back in the summer of 2023, bringing an end to a 12-year stay at Old Trafford. Following his exit, the stopper spent a year without a club but he has now finally…
Former US President, Donald Trump plans to sue the Justice Department for $100 million in punitive damages over the execution of a search warrant at his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022, accusing US Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray of having engaged in “malicious political prosecution aimed at affecting an electoral outcome to…
Prepare for another Health Activation campaign by the AOD Foundation, dedicated to empowering communities to seize control of their well-being. This cutting-edge initiative aims to ignite a wellness revolution, fostering healthy lifestyles, boosting healthcare access, and cultivating a region-wide culture of vitality. As a stalwart champion of public health, the Aderonke Omo Dairo…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, preceded by the swearing-in of the newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack. Addressing Mrs. Walson-Jack, after she took her oath of office, President Tinubu asked the new Head of the Civil…
On International Youth Day, President Bola Tinubu celebrates Nigeria’s youths and extols their creative zeal and agency to drive digital adoption, trends, and innovation in Nigeria and beyond. The International Youth Day is celebrated every August 12, and the 2024 theme is ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.’ President Tinubu affirms…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has attributed the recent wave of vandalism and looting of public and private facilities in parts of northern Nigeria to poor leadership, widespread corruption, and entrenched poverty in the region. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for 20 indigent pupils of Hau’wa Memorial School (HMS), owned by AMA Foundation, Shettima, represented…
The Organized Labour has firmly rejected the explanation provided by the Nigerian Police regarding what it describes as an “invasion” of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters. The rejection follows a police statement on Friday, August 9, claiming that their operation was not targeted at the NLC but rather focused on apprehending a foreign…
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka Anite has said that the “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” protest cost the economy an estimated N500 billion. In a post shared on her official X handle, she lamented the deaths because of the protest and other damages caused by the protests. According…
A family of seven died after consuming contaminated cassava meal in Runjn Barmo village of Kajiji District in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The village head, Muhammadu Modi Magajin Runjin Barmo, who received the state’s Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Asabe Balarabe and other officials on a condolence visit, said the incident happened…
