The Egba Traditional Council has suspended Oba Kolawole Sowemino, the Olu of Owode-Egba in Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun State, for publicly abusing the naira at a social function. Oba Sowemino, who was seen in a viral video decorating…
Electricity company apologises to consumers over power interruption
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has apologised to its consumers over the power interruption being experienced in its franchise areas. The management of the company made the apology in a statement in Abuja on Friday. “We understand the inconvenience…
Black man who spent 44 years in prison before he was exonerated gets record $25M settlement
A Black North Carolina man who spent 44 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of raping a prominent white woman has been awarded a historic $25 million settlement more than three years after he was exonerated. Ronnie Long,…
Mark Angel addresses Emanuella’s viral video: A clarification & apology
Mark Angel, the renowned comedian, recently addressed the controversy surrounding his protégé, Emanuella Samuel’s viral video, offering an apology and clarification on the incident that sparked mixed reactions. In a statement shared on his Instagram page, Mark Angel expressed regret…
Nationwide system collapse affects power supply in Aba, as utility company apologises
A nationwide electric power has occurred. According to sources at the National Control Centre at Osogbo in Osun State who did not want their names mentioned in the media because they are not authorised to speak to the public, the…
Peak Milk apologises to CAN over Good Friday advert
In a stunning turn of events, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, the makers of Peak Milk, have issued a public apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) following a controversial social media post that was deemed disrespectful to the Christian…
Rihanna gets apology from Stephen A. Smith After Beyoncé comment upsets fans
Rihanna has received an apology from Stephen A. Smith after he made headlines for downplaying the singer’s forthcoming Super Bowl halftime performance in favor of Beyoncé. The famed sportscaster delivered his apology in an Instagram post on Wednesday (January 18),…
Alleged Missing N89t: CSOs apologise to Emefiele over call for his Visa ban
A coalition of civil society organisations yesterday rendered an unreserved apology to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, over calls for his visa ban over the alleged missing of N89 trillion stamp duty. They…
Meghan Markle spokesperson calls The Sun’s apology over ‘deeply misogynist’ article a ‘PR Stunt’
A spokesperson for Meghan Markle is speaking out about a “deeply misogynist” article that media personality Jeremy Clarkson wrote about the Duchess of Sussex for The Sun. Published on Friday, December 16, the article was taken down the following Monday…
Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided
The Netherlands is expected to apologise for slavery, with a speech on Monday by the prime minister and ministerial visits to the Caribbean and Suriname. But the date chosen and the way the announcement has been organised has prompted criticism,…