The Vatican solidified its stance against Freemasonry, reaffirming the ban on Catholics joining the centuries-old secretive society. The Catholic Church, historically hostile towards Freemasonry, highlighted the irreconcilable differences between Catholic doctrine and Freemasonry, declaring it prohibited for faithful Catholics to be active members. “Incompatibility between Catholic doctrine and Freemasonry prohibits active membership by the faithful,” Read More…
Month: November 2023
UK Supreme Court deems asylum seeker scheme to Rwanda unlawful, impacting PM Rishi Sunak ahead of election
Britain’s Supreme Court delivered a significant blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday, ruling the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as unlawful. This decision, just ahead of an anticipated election next year, rattles Sunak’s immigration policy. The proposed strategy aimed to relocate tens of thousands of asylum seekers, who arrived in Read More…
English golfer Luke Willett sets world record for lightning-fast nine holes
England’s Luke Willett, a 39-year-old PGA professional, has smashed records in golf this week, completing nine holes in an astonishing 20 minutes and 12 seconds at the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Armed with just a three-wood, six-iron, and pitching wedge, Willett’s lightning pace, despite scorching 34-degree temperatures, secured him the Guinness Read More…
Manchester United’s CEO Richard Arnold set to depart as club nears stake sale
Manchester United’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Arnold, is preparing to exit the club by year-end, marking a departure after a brief two-year tenure. Sources reveal this move aligns with the imminent sale of a minority share to billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe within the club’s ownership. According to Sky News, the official announcement of Arnold’s departure Read More…
84-year-old man decries vandalism of Lagos property amid ongoing ownership dispute
An 84-year-old man, Dr. Albert Ndulue, expressed deep concern on Monday over the “alleged vandalism” of his Lagos property despite an ongoing lawsuit contesting its ownership. During a press briefing in Lagos, Ndulue highlighted that the dispute regarding the property’s ownership, situated at Lekki, was actively under consideration at the Ajah High Court in Lagos, Read More…
Trial of Chidinma Ojukwu in Ataga murder case stalled by NLC strike
The murder trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged suspect in the case involving Usifo Ataga, CEO of Super TV, faced a setback on Tuesday as her absence in court halted the proceedings. Charged with murder, theft, and forgery, Ojukwu, along with her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and Adedapo Quadri, were to appear at the Lagos High Read More…
US-based Nigerian Prof. Mondy Gold nominated for US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof. Mondy Gold, a Nigerian based in the U.S., finds himself in the spotlight after being nominated for the prestigious United States President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Renowned for his role as a Business Administration professor and the President of Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) hailing from Delta, Gold’s nomination was officially announced in a letter penned Read More…
NLC and TUC affiliates in Lagos comply with nationwide strike directive
Affiliates of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in Lagos State heeded the call on Tuesday to commence an indefinite nationwide strike, following the directive issued by the labour unions. The decision emerged from the National Executive Council meeting held on November 13, 2023, in Abuja, where the Read More…
CIoD calls for strong corporate governance to fuel economic diversification
The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) emphasised the pivotal role of good corporate governance in unlocking the potential of sectors like agriculture, solid minerals, and the blue economy to diversify Nigeria’s economic landscape. During a press briefing in Lagos, Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, President of CIoD, highlighted the upcoming 2023 Annual Directors’ Conference (ADC) at Transcorp Read More…
Afreximbank and UBA ink $150m trade finance deal amid Ukraine crisis
Amidst the unfolding Ukraine crisis, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) sealed a significant trade finance agreement worth $150 million with United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC. This strategic pact falls under the Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa, aiming to bolster businesses in Nigeria amidst the crisis fallout. The agreement, formalised at the Read More…