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UAC of Nigeria (UACN)’s buyout of rival Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) last October helped deliver a 311.4 per cent profit rise for the post-consolidation entity in the first quarter, compared to a year ago, its latest financials showed. The conglomerate, whose operations span food and beverages, logistics, paint making, quick service restaurants and real estate, reported a 241 per cent jump in revenue to N191 billion in the review period. That was boosted both by the CHI acquisition and topline expansion in its packaged food & beverages business and its paint division. “Our results for Q1 2026 reflect the consolidation of…
Today, the 140th Commemoration of May Day, I wonder where the Palestinian workers go: to bombed out offices and factories? What schools do their children attend; those transformed to ghost spaces by Israeli and US bombs? The Palestinian worker, where does he and his family retire to rest their bones at nightfall; open spaces that were once shelters? What more distress calls can Palestinian workers send out than to be rescued along with their families from trees where, like birds, they seek shelter, or from streets long bombed back to the Ice Age? May Day! May Day!! May Day!!! The…
The Lagos State Government says investigations into the death of twin infants following vaccination at a primary healthcare centre have found no link between the vaccines administered and the fatalities. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Ibrahim Mustafa, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. According to him, the outcome of preliminary findings set up by the government indicates that the vaccines given were not responsible for the babies’ deaths. “We have conducted toxicology and post-mortem analyses, and so far, there is no evidence linking the outcome…
The Grand Finale Concert and Graduation/Award Ceremony of the Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Programme (Class of 2026) brought the inaugural edition of the initiative to a close on Sunday at the National Theatre, Lagos. At the event, 18 outstanding participants were awarded more than $2 million in scholarships, granting them fully funded undergraduate places at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Organised by the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation (TSMF) in partnership with Berklee College of Music, the programme, held from 22 to 26 April, marked Berklee’s first on-the-ground appearance in Nigeria and the wider West African region.…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has urged Nigerian athletes to deliver strong performances at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, charged the athletes to compete with discipline, unity, and determination as they represent the country on the global stage. “The entire nation stands firmly behind you,” Mr Olopade said. “We have absolute faith in your ability to deliver and make Nigeria proud.” He noted that the competition offers Nigeria an important opportunity to reaffirm its standing in international athletics and encouraged the athletes to…
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about his administration’s frequent borrowing to fund projects in the country. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele stated that frequent borrowing indicates the country has not effectively utilized its resources to improve the nation. He said that continuous loans will cause the country’s economy to decline if proper attention isn’t given. The prophet said the country has resources in many states like Taraba, Zamfara, Kogi and others, and he mentioned that these resources can help the country…
Following the Supreme Court ruling that restored the David Mark led National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday, a Chieftain of the party, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said that it is over for the President Bola Tinubu administration. Eze, in a statement on Friday, criticized the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the INEC chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, asserting that they should feel ashamed for acting as obstacles to the survival of democracy in Nigeria. He said, “The government led by President Bola Tinubu has tarnished the judiciary. Certain judges and courts…
Troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have recovered arms and ammunition during a clearance operation along a major supply route in Borno State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama stated that the recovery was made at about 12:00 p.m. on April 29 during a shoulder clearance operation along the Baga–Cross Kauwa road in Kukawa Local Government Area. According to him, the operation, conducted by troops alongside Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, personnel and civilian…
Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has spoken about the impact of Lagos on his career, revealing that the city was crucial to his maturity journey. Asake, who relocated to Lagos after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ille-Ife, said the city nurtured him into manhood. Speaking in a recent interview with Spotify, the Sungba crooner said Lagos inspired many of his songs. “Lagos taught me how to live like a man. Lagos inspired most of my songs,” he said. The singer said he is grateful to God that his talent is being appreciated worldwide, noting that there are…
David Ozoh is pushing to be cleared by the England Football Association to feature for Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Ozoh has made five appearances for England at the U-18 level. The five matches were all friendlies and so he does not need to get a FIFA clearance. The versatile midfielder was born in Spain to Nigerian parents. His parents relocated to England when he was young, making him eligible to represent all three countries. The Super Eagles are gearing up the Unity Cup tournament later this month, and he could be named in the squad by head coach, Éric Chelle.…
