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APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has reacted to the claim made by singer, Davido, that there are plans to cancel his Lagos show over his recent radio interview in the U.S.    While speaking during the radio interview, Davido mentioned that Nigeria’s economy is in shambles. His comment has been strongly condemned by some Nigerians who believe his comments ‘de-marketed’ Nigeria.  …

The French-Italian car giant says it is planning more investment to enhance its other UK factory at Ellesmere Port as the UK’s sustainable, EV-only volume manufacturing plant. ADVERTISEMENT Stellantis says a plan to consolidate its factories in the UK will include the closure of its factory in Luton. Some 1,100 jobs are potentially lost. The Luton plant currently builds Vauxhall …

mPharma, Africa’s leading patient-centered, technology-driven healthcare company, has announced a strategic partnership with Nectar Beauty Hub, a prominent player in Nigeria’s beauty distribution and retail sector.    This collaboration is a significant step in mPharma’s mission to revolutionize healthcare and wellness in Africa. The partnership is aligned with mPharma’s transformative and growth plans for HealthPlus, a leading pharmacy chain in …

Sir Keir Starmer has said he has “no plans” to join the Bluesky social media platform. There has been a rising wave of popularity for the app – an alternative to Elon Musk’s X – in recent weeks. Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on both the US and UK Apple Stores, with many social media users …

G20 finance ministers are meeting in Brazil on Monday and Tuesday to agree on a global tax on the world’s 3,300 richest individuals, which could raise up to $250 billion. ADVERTISEMENT Brazil’s plan for a new tax on the world’s wealthiest billionaires is facing some last-minute opposition at a two-day meeting of G20 finance ministers in Rio de Janeiro.   …

Shemar Moore has opened up about his future with his girlfriend, Jesiree Dizon.   The actor revealed that he has no plans to get married, but referred to Dizon as his “partner in crime.”  In a recent interview, he explained why he would not marry Dizon.  He said, “I didn’t have a good role model of marriage in my life. Not my …

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Thursday the government planned to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the UK’s subpar economic growth. ADVERTISEMENT Reeves said in her speech to finance leaders in central London that the creation of so-called “mega funds” will represent the …

The government’s proposed new football regulator would create a “closed shop” of top sides, West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady has warned. The Football Governance Bill, which would lead to the creation of a regulator, was debated in the House of Lords on Wednesday. Baroness Brady, who has held senior positions at clubs for 30 years, told peers there …

As car makers face problems with demand and slower sales in connection with electric vehicles, Volkswagen is teaming up with EV producer Rivian. ADVERTISEMENT German car maker Volkswagen Group has revealed that it has partnered with US electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian, in a deal worth approximately $5.8bn (€5.5bn). This was an increase from the originally planned investment of $5bn …

Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and dads… They, like me, are worried sick about the …