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Toyyibah Quasim The Egba Christian Chiefs Council has honored the memory of the late Chief John Owolotan Okenla, a revered Christian warrior and pioneer of faith in Egba land, 144 years after his death. The anniversary was celebrated with a thanksgiving service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Oke-Saje, Abeokuta, Ogun State, where Christian leaders and dignitaries celebrated Okenla’s contribution to the …

The escalating trade dispute between Canada and the United States is increasingly influencing Quebec’s provincial election campaign, with the major parties offering competing visions of how to protect jobs and businesses from the impact of tariffs. The issue came to a head on Tuesday after federal retaliatory tariffs against the United States prompted a backlash from party leaders across the …

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has criticized calls for the creation of a single agency to handle all assets recovered by government agencies. According to him, such a deal is not feasible given the scale of recoveries across the country. There are strong calls from some groups and individuals for the creation of …

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is preparing to roll out the red carpet for its 51st yearst year, but ticket prices make some people think twice before attending. Chiyo Kim bought tickets to the world premiere What do you wantThe latest comedy from writer-director Mina Shum. But Kim says the price makes her feel a little guilty. “It was …

Key points The Secretary General has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and called on Israel to withdraw its troops from Lebanese territory. He condemned the rising civilian casualties and “scenes of massive destruction” resulting from intensified Israeli operations in and around Nabatieh. OCHA said around 20,000 people left Nabatieh District last week, and health services in the region …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate of Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has revealed that the late veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, would be appointed as his Special Adviser on Tourism and Culture if he emerged governor in the 2027 elections. Yayi disclosed this on Tuesday during a condolence visit to the …

That’s the message from the World Food Program (WFP), which calls for greater international support for communities, especially starving people in remote areas far from life-saving opportunities Ebola care center. “Ebola is a health crisis, there is no doubt,” David Stevenson, WFP Director for Congo, recently told UN News. “But at the same time, because Ebola is in eastern Congo …

Storm takes down 330 kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line as TCN declares force majeure – Core Reporters Storm takes down 330 kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line as TCN declares force majeure Abuja (Core Reporters) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure event on the 330 kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of a …

After officially receiving Iceland’s iconic wooden gavel from the outgoing Assembly president, Annalesa Baerbock, Khalilur Rahman Bangladesh outlines the main themes for this year: Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that benefits everyone. “We must make the UN fit for the futurehe said, underscoring the importance of listening to the voices of civil society. “We are facing a situation …

Nigerian musician Stephen “Papi Urhobo” Ebihor has died following a serious illness. Urhobo Worldwide, a digital community and cultural platform promoting Urhobo heritage, music, traditions and unity, announced his death in a statement posted on its Instagram page on Tuesday. The platform did not reveal when Papi Urhobo died or provide details about the illness that caused his death. He …