Author: Lilian Azuh

Martell, Pernod Ricard’s iconic cognac known for its audacious spirit, has unveiled The Swift Ascendant — an artistic masterpiece created in collaboration with acclaimed metal sculptor Dotun Popoola. Renowned for transforming discarded materials into breathtaking sculptures, Dotun Popoola is a pioneer of “scrap art” in Africa. His work, showcased through his celebrated Scrap Art Museum, redefines waste by giving new life, form, and purpose to metal remnants that would otherwise be forgotten. In The Swift Ascendant, Dotun brings this philosophy to life by piecing together hundreds of scrap components to recreate the historic emblem of Maison Martell – the legendary Swift emblem. The Swift – a bird unlike…

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Speaker Amaewhule Following the recent mass defection of several members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the remaining PDP lawmakers have reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and vowed to continue legislative activities in line with the constitution. In a resolution passed by the minority lawmakers, the auditorium of the Legislature Quarters was formally adopted as the lawful and recognised hallowed chamber of the House, signalling their determination to maintain order and continuity despite the political upheaval. As reported by TVC on Friday, the 10 remaining members…

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Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the 16 defected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly are free to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, adding that his camp would continue to work with the remaining lawmakers still loyal to the party. Wike stated this on Friday while addressing journalists after inspecting the ongoing construction of an interchange bridge connecting Maitama, Gishiri, Jahi, and Gwarimpa in Abuja. PUNCH Online reports that 16 lawmakers, including Speaker Martins Amaewhule, announced their defection from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress during a plenary session of the Rivers…

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Netflix logo Netflix, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced “a definitive” acquisition agreement between the two parties. Under the deal, the streaming giant will buy Warner Bros., including its film and TV studios, HBO Max and HBO, for $82.7 billion.In a joint statement on Thursday, the companies said the cash-and-stock offer is priced at $27.75 per WBD share.The entertainment firms said the deal is expected to close after WBD completes the planned separation of its Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly listed company in the third quarter of 2026. Thecable

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