Champion Breweries Plc has received shareholder approval to raise ₦20 billion to expand its operations and boost growth. The decision was made at an extraordinary general meeting, the company announced on Thursday. The funding plan includes issuing up to 1.58 billion ordinary shares to meet the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s (NGX) free float requirement. This move … Read more
In a devastating blow to women’s education, Taliban authorities have reportedly barred women from attending nursing and midwifery courses, further tightening restrictions branded as “gender apartheid” by the United Nations. Senior employees at health education institutions revealed the decision was communicated in meetings held by health officials. “There is no official letter, but we were … Read more
Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi was reportedly arrested earlier today by unidentified men at his office in Lekki Phase 1. Eyewitness accounts reveal that Farotimi was forcefully taken away in a black tinted van, sparking widespread concern about his safety and well-being. According to an eyewitness, who works in a nearby office, the … Read more
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV announcement on Tuesday. He accused the main opposition party, the Democratic Party, of supporting North Korea and engaging in actions against the state. President Yoon said the opposition’s recent moves, including an attempt to impeach top prosecutors and reject a government … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Gaza militants, declaring there will be “hell to pay” if hostages are not freed before his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Trump made the statement via his Truth Social platform, emphasizing his commitment to Israel and his readiness to act decisively in the Middle East. “If … Read more