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By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 Renowned Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, the legendary figure behind one of the world’s most influential luxury empires, has died at the age of 91. In a statement on Thursday, the Armani Group announced his passing with “infinite sorrow,” noting that the designer died “peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.” Often referred to as Il Signor Armani by colleagues and admirers, the Milan-born designer founded his fashion house in 1975, transforming it into a global brand synonymous with understated elegance. Armani rose to prominence in the 1980s, credited with redefining red-carpet fashion and dressing…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate in Yewa North Local Government, Kehinde Akinde, has announced his resignation from the party, citing deep dissatisfaction with its leadership at the national, state, and local levels. Akinde, who contested the 2021 council elections under the PDP, disclosed his decision in a statement on Wednesday, describing the once “noble party” as now “a shadow of itself.” “From the manipulative division at the national level to injustices suffered by loyal members at the grassroots, one is left with no option but to seek a way forward out…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 The Bayelsa State Government has signed a $3 million investment deal with Dubai-based Jampur Group to establish solar power and smart metering factories in the state. The agreement, sealed on Thursday at Government House, Yenagoa, was announced in a statement by Governor Douye Diri’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah. The investment will be fully funded by the conglomerate at no cost to the state government. Governor Diri described the partnership as a milestone, noting that the project would not only benefit Bayelsa but also serve the Niger Delta, Nigeria, and the Gulf of Guinea.…

By Peter Omopo September 3, 2025 FIFA has announced that ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup will begin this month, with prices ranging from $60 for group-stage matches to as high as $6,710 for the final. The tournament, which will feature a record 48 teams, is scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. According to a statement released on Wednesday, fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets, venue-specific passes, and team-specific packages, with prices fluctuating based on demand. FIFA also confirmed that Visa cardholders can register for…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which claimed at least 29 lives on Monday. The tragedy occurred in Gausawa community, Malale Ward, when a wooden boat carrying about 90 passengers capsized after colliding with a tree stump. Authorities have linked the incident to overloading, with women and children among the casualties. In a condolence message shared on X on Thursday, Atiku described the mishap as “a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen safety in our waterways.” “Overloading must…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 Nigerian producer and economist Dr. Sherif Adekunle will represent the country at MIPCOM Cannes 2025, marking a historic moment for African cinema as the continent launches its first Creative Africa Content Pavilion (CAPCOP). The event, billed as the world’s largest entertainment content market, attracts over 13,000 participants and 4,500 buyers from more than 100 countries annually. According to organisers, this year will be the first time Africa takes centre stage with a dedicated pavilion, an initiative of the Nigerian International Film & TV Summit (NIFS) in partnership with RX France. Adekunle, 32, earned a…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 A Zambian court on Thursday sentenced former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji to four years in prison with hard labour after finding him guilty of corruption. Malanji, who served under ex-president Edgar Lungu between 2018 and 2021, was arrested in late 2021 over allegations that he used embezzled state funds to acquire luxury assets, including two Bell 420 helicopters. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga said she considered the defence’s plea for leniency but ruled that the gravity of the offence warranted a custodial sentence. “I have heard the spirited mitigation by counsel and taken…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 Amnesty International has urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to halt recurring killings and human rights violations in the South-East region. The call was made on Thursday by the organisation’s Country Director in Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, during the relaunch of its report, “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria”, held in Ikeja, Lagos. The report, first released in August, revealed that at least 1,844 people were killed between January 2021 and June 2023 in the region. Amnesty accused both state and non-state actors of committing grave abuses, including…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered retired soldiers protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja over unpaid benefits to vacate the premises, warning that their action is obstructing government operations. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said the agitation arose from the introduction of two separate salary charts in 2024, following the implementation of the new minimum wage. According to him, a “pre-minimum wage chart” was applicable from January 1 to July 28, 2024, while the “minimum wage chart” took effect…

By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered retired soldiers protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja over unpaid benefits to vacate the premises, warning that their action is obstructing government operations. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said the agitation arose from the introduction of two separate salary charts in 2024, following the implementation of the new minimum wage. According to him, a “pre-minimum wage chart” was applicable from January 1 to July 28, 2024, while the “minimum wage chart” took effect…