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By Jimmy Fatunbi Inflation continues to loosen its grip on American consumers, with price hikes slowing by the most in three and a half years and all but cementing a quarter-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve when it meets next week. The Consumer Price Index, a measurement of price changes for a commonly purchased basket of goods and services, briskly retreated from a 2.9% rate in July to 2.5% in August, the lowest since February 2021 and a rate that matches the average seen in 2018, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday. On a monthly basis,…

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, Temitope Ajayi, has likened the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to former US President and Republican candidate for the US 2024 election, Donald Trump. Ajayi made the comparison in a post on X.com on Wednesday following the US presidential debate between Trump and Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. “Peter Obi is the Nigeria version of Donald Trump. Like Obi, Trump will use the most negative epithets imaginable to describe a country he wants to lead again just to make a point and rile…

By Jimmy Fatunbi President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sadness at the devastating floods that occurred in parts of Borno and Bauchi states, killing many, destroying property and displacing thousands of people. Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also sympathized with the victims and governments of both states. “ President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, on behalf of his family, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the entire National Assembly extends his deepest sympathies to the Vice President, Government of Borno and Bauchi states, Distinguished…

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Victor Olaiya on Tuesday, led a Police team to commiserate with the family of the late Quoyum Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, killed last Wednesday. Olaiya who represented the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, led a team to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late student at Alagbon in the Oke Andi area of Ilorin, Kwara state capital. According to a statement signed by Ejire-Adeyemi Toun DSP, Police Public Relations Officer, Kwara Command on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police and made available…

Ten #EndBadGovernance Protesters have secured bail with conditions of N10m each and one surety in the like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arrested and detained for treason among others, to a bail in the sum of N10m each and one surety in like sum. While delivering the ruling, the trial judge held that Nigeria’s criminal justice system has its stipulations for the prosecutor and the defendant. Justice Nwite, agreed with the argument of the 1st 2nd, and 4th defendants’ counsel, Abubakar Marshall, “that anybody charged with…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna States during the morning hours on Wednesday in the northern region. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kano, Borno, Katsina, Adamawa, Kaduna, Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi and Jigawa States during afternoon and evening hours. “In the North Central region, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours. “Later in the day,…

Heineken, the world’s most international beer, has introduced its newly designed 45cl bottle at an exclusive press conference in Onitsha. The event, attended by top directors of Nigerian Breweries, key distributors, and other trade partners, marks a significant milestone in Heineken’s mission for a fresher world. The new 45cl bottle, uniquely tailored to meet the desires of Nigeria’s younger demographic, particularly Millennials and Gen Z consumers, is designed with a sleek and stylish aesthetic. This bottle offers just the right amount of beer—striking the perfect balance for those who want a drink that’s neither too little nor too much. Azuka…

By Sola Ojewusi Hollywood mourns the loss of a legendary icon as James Earl Jones, the renowned actor and unmistakable voice behind Star Wars’ Darth Vader, passed away today at the age of 93. Jones’ deep, resonant voice became synonymous with the infamous villain, sending shivers down the spines of fans worldwide. His iconic performance as Darth Vader cemented his place in cinematic history, making him a household name. With a career spanning over six decades, Jones was a stalwart of Hollywood’s golden generation, gracing the stage and screen with his commanding presence. His impressive repertoire included roles in…

The patriarch of Amokeodo family in Ilesa, Osun State and a community leader, the late Mr Oluyemi Amokeodo, will be buried on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Redemption Camp, Km 46, Lagos- Ibadan Expressway. A successful businessman, the late Oluyemi Amokeodo died in Lagos on Monday, June 24, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 86. According to the funeral arrangements by the Amokeodo family, a funeral service for the deceased will be conducted at about 11am at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Gate of Heaven Parish, opposite Children Auditorium, Redemption City of God, Km…

Abuja, Nigeria – September 9, 2024 Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. According to sources, Ajaero was taken into custody on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, just as he was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. Details of the arrest are still sketchy, but sources close to the NLC confirm that Ajaero was detained by DSS operatives and is currently being held at an undisclosed location. The reasons behind Ajaero’s arrest are not yet…