(VOL 4, NO 55) DAMASK STATEMENT GOWNS
Author: Lilian Azuh
Tonto and Churchill Tonto Dikeh, the Nigerian actress, has revealed that she and Olakunle Churchill, her ex-husband, have reconciled after ten years. In a post via Instagram on Saturday, the actress said after “ten long years of public battles, deep wounds, broken communication, bitterness, and pain”, divine intervention brought healing into her life. She said what once seemed impossible has been transformed, with peace and respect replacing conflict and bitterness. She credited the reconciliation with Churchill to God’s guidance and prayers, adding that love has been restored and negativity overcome. “We are living proof that the Word of God is eternal and unfailing.…
Pharrell Pharrell Williams is facing another lawsuit from his former Neptunes partner, Chad Hugo. In this new lawsuit filed on 23 January, Hugo claims that Williams was “withholding royalties” from him and preventing him from seeing documents that would show what he was owed, reports Billboard. “Plaintiff has not received his appropriate share of royalties in connection with The Neptunes and N.E.R.D.’s album sales and released music, as well as distributions from touring income, and various merchandising deals,” Hugo’s lawyer, Brent J Lehman, wrote. N.E.R.D. was a hip-hop band formed in 1994 by Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley…
Ademoye Actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has expressed distress after someone claimed copyright on song from her YouTube film ‘Where Love Lives’, triggering the demonetisation of her content. The individual was also alleged to have released a song from the film on Spotify and other streaming platforms, claiming to be the composer. The film, released in December 2025, has garnered over 18 million views as of now. Ademoye expressed her frustration on Instagram, giving the individual an ultimatum to lift the copyright, warning of consequences if he fails to comply. She wrote: “I woke up to my hard work wanting to be…
In commemoration of the International Day of Education, Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage company, has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to advancing access to quality education and promoting sustainable learning outcomes across communities where it operates. The company has been supporting education through a series of educational outreach activities delivered under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, aimed at supporting pupils in public primary schools within underserved communities. The initiative reflects Rite Foods’ belief that education remains a critical driver of national development, social inclusion, and long-term economic growth. As part of the programme, Rite Foods provided essential learning materials, including…
In commemoration of this year’s International Day of Education, Promasidor Nigeria, a leading food and beverage company, has reinstated its commitment to promoting education and child nutrition in the country through various initiatives. The company has been enhancing educational quality in schools across the country through its high-quality nutritional products and initiatives. Through the ‘Ikun Milk Day’ program, it has also provided its dairy products that contain essential nutrients to students. Against this backdrop, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Francois Gillet, emphasized the strong link between nutrition and education, stating that proper nutrition is critical to helping children reach their…
The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has commenced structured stakeholder engagements to ensure a humane, inclusive, and well-coordinated implementation of the new Tax Acts, as the country undertakes significant fiscal reforms. The Committee aims to bridge the gap between policy intent and execution by promoting clarity, managing expectations, and ensuring that implementation reflects the realities of businesses, citizens, and all levels of government, working closely with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Presidential Fiscal Policy Reform Committee (PFPRC) As part of its initial consultations, the committee leadership team met with the Presidential Fiscal…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive digital development following the completion of a two-day digital literacy training for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja. Expanding digital economy, the programme, organized under NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, the programme trained 50 participants in practical digital skills to enhance their participation in Nigeria. Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director-General, In his remarks, stated the programme reflects on the agency’s determination to ensure accessibility remains a core component of national digital transformation efforts. Genuine digital advancement cannot be realized without the inclusion of persons with…
As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, estimated by the United Nations Population Fund to reach over 237 million by 2025—so does the volume of waste generated across the country. With over 32 million tonnes of solid waste produced annually according to the World Bank, the pressure on city authorities and private stakeholders to develop sustainable waste management systems has never beengreater. Among the most transformative responses to this challenge is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, introduced in 2014 through the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). This policy gave birth to the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance…
Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection. According to official sources, these claims are completely false and misleading. The Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the past with the Olori Ebis that were hitherto polarized which fostered their harmonization and, through such earlier engagements, he also persuaded one of the kingmakers to withdraw a filed litigation. The discussions he had focused on matters of mutual concern in the interest…