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An EU court on Wednesday scrapped a 1.49-billion euro ($1.65 billion) fine imposed by Brussels against Google over the abuse of dominance in online advertising.“The General Court annuls the (European) Commission’s decision in its entirety,” the Luxembourg-based court said in a statement, adding that the “institution committed errors in its assessment”.Brussels “failed to take into consideration all the relevant circumstances in its assessment of the duration of the contract clauses that the commission had deemed abusive”, the court said.The commission, the EU’s influential competition regulator, said it “takes note” and would “carefully study the judgment and reflect on possible next…

former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, his media office confirmed on Wednesday.A statement signed by the Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael, Bello’s decision to appear before the anti-graft agency comes after consultations with his family, legal team, and political associates.The statement was titled “Former Governor Yahaya Bello honours EFCC’s invitation”Bello was said to have been accompanied to the EFCC headquarters by several high-profile Nigerians.The former governor has been in a running battle with the anti-graft agency over alleged financial impropriety while he was the…

Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual church is a prophet on his own different league; no competition, no rivals and even though we have several prophets operating in the same ministry, Primate Ayodele has maintained his uniqueness beyond reasonable doubts, hereby standing him out among others.It’s not for pride or class but there is absolutely no one that has the unction, prowess, clarity, and words that Primate Ayodele possesses. His ministry is beyond the everyday prophecy, made huge, unattainable records and still smashed them with more manifestations of his unique prophetic ministry.For any nation, having a proven man of…

A “performing lawmaker” representing Abeokuta South State Constituency 11, Hon. Igbalaye Wasiu Ayodele, popularly known as IWA has extended his generosity to the residents of Saraki community, ward 14 area of the local government by donating a Borehole to them. The water project according to the lawmaker is part of his campaign promises in which he has fulfilled today. IWA during the commissioning submitted the water project will alleviate the sufferings of the people in the area, especially during the dry season. The lawmaker promised to execute more projects within his constituency before the end of his tenure. He reassured…

The Kaduna division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has ordered Keystone Bank Limited to pay a total sum of N20.5 million damages to one of it’s former staff, Bamgboje Olasunkanmi, whose employment with the bank was terminated unjustly and unlawfully.The court presided over by Justice Simisola Oluyinka Adeniyi, also declared that the dismissal of the claimant, Olasunkanmi by Keystone Bank from August 3, 2016, was wrongful, unconstitutional, illegal, null and void.The judge, while delivering judgment in the suit marked NICN/KD/28/2021, filed Olasunkanmi against Keystone Bank further made the following declarations and orders: “It is hereby declared…

– calls on Sanwo-Olu, IGP to ensure thorough investigation- reiterates need for state policeThe Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday described the murder of Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Oba Tijani Akinloye, as one too many.The House urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently commence investigation into the incident with the goal of ensuring justice for the bereaved family.The House, which observed a minute silence in honour of the deceased, also resolved to send a letter of condolence to the Ojomu royal family.Ademola was shot…

If there’s one thing that sets the perfect tone for any moment, it’s music. Whether you need a mood boost, a calming background, or a burst of energy, music has the power to transform how you feel. But let’s be real, finding the right track for every occasion can sometimes feel like an endless search.We’ve all been there—wondering how DJs always seem to play the perfect song at the perfect time. It’s like they’ve mastered the art of knowing just what we need to hear. Fortunately, you don’t need a turntable or DJ certification to have that magic. With a…

Her current term at the helm of the 166-member WTO ends in August 2025.World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos on January 17, 2024.  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization, will seek a second four-year term when her mandate expires next August, her spokesman said Monday.“We can confirm that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has officially announced her intention to seek a second term as Director-General of the WTO,” spokesman Ismaila Dieng said in a statement.Dieng said the 70-year-old had taken into account…

Lafarge Africa Plc achieved a big upturn in profit in the second quarter from N5.2 billion in the first quarter to over N24 billion in the second but remains locked in a situation of growing sales with falling profit.The second quarter saw a rebound in the bottom line from N20.5 billion to N24.2 billion year-on-year, but a profit crash from N14.9 billion to N5.2 billion in the first quarter diluted the rebound and kept the half-year profit figure down at N29.4 billion.However, the unaudited financial report of the cement producers for the half-year ended June 2024 keeps hopes high for…

Nestlé Nigeria reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and skill development with the graduation of 20 young men and women from its Technical Training Centre (TTC) in Flowergate. This ceremony, marking the first-ever graduation at the Flowergate facility, is a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to equip Nigerian youth with essential technical skills.The Flowergate TTC, launched in 2023, is part of Nestlé Nigeria’s broader technical training initiative, which has been running since 2011. Since its inception, the program has seen over 200 young Nigerians successfully complete the rigorous 18-month curriculum. With the company investing over six billion naira…