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The Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN) says it rejects the new ”astronomical increase” in excise duty being imposed on domestic wines and spirits. The Chairman of DIBAN, Chief Patrick Anegbe told newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos, that the hike was a threat to the N420 billion investment of the industry. Anegbe said that there was no prior engagement/consultation whatsoever with the indigenous producers of wines and spirits, before adopting the new excise method. He said that the association was particularly worried that the job of over 25,000 Nigerians plus over 250,000 connected SMEs staff were being threatened by…

National leaders and activists across Nigeria have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 as the new Democracy Day and bestowing the highest national honour on the winner of the election, MKO Abiola. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Buhari on Wednesday declared that June 12 will henceforth be celebrated as Democracy Day He also conferred a posthumous national honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic on the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, MKO Abiola. Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise for Change Initiative (WA), said: “”We accept these honors no matter…

Lyon will allow forward Nabil Fekir, 24, to join Liverpool this summer – but only at the right price. (Mirror) Liverpool are lining up a move for Stoke’s Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 26, who has a £12m release clause in his contract. (Star) Manchester City could agree a £43m deal for Napoli midfielder Jorginho, 26, by the end of the week, with the Italy international’s agent having flown to England. (Mirror) City may move for Southampton’s Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina or Real Madrid’s Croatia international Mateo Kovacic, both 24, if they do not sign Jorginho. (Mail) Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah’s…

There’s no stopping Golden States Warriors in the 2018 #NBAFinals as they took Game 3 110-102 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cavs were in the driving seat in the first half of the game but LeBron James and his team had to contend with Durant who finished with a NBA Finals playoff record of 43 points, 13 rebound and 7 assist. On a night where star player Steph Curry was out of sorts Durant stepped up to the plate and carried the team on his shoulders. Curry managed only 11 points, 5 rebound and 6 assist while…

President Muhammadu Buhari in a surprise move Wednesday declared June 12 Nigeria’s Democracy and also announced Nigeria’s highest honour, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, to the late businessman Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, winner of the election held on same date in 1993. The election, adjudged to be the freest and fairest up till that year, in Nigeria’s history was annulled by the military junta headed by Ibrahim Babangida, plunging Nigeria into a five-year political crisis. Abiola died in 1998 and General Sani Abacha, who was one of the beneficiaries of the annulment, died some weeks before him. President Buhari…

As preparations shift into gear for the forthcoming sixth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa Magic, has announced the appointment of veteran film and television professional, Deborah ‘Debbie’ Odutayo, as head judge. Debbie brings over 30 years’ experience spanning television production, content creation and administration, and is famous for being one half of the brains behind Nigeria’s leading content creation and production company, Royal Roots Communication Network, which birthed Royal Roots Television (R2TV) and Royal Roots FM (R2 92.9FM) in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking on Mrs. Odutayo’s appointment, the Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu,…

A decoy team of the Rapid Response Squad have arrested seven Barons for importing eight children living with disabilities into Lagos for begging on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos. The seven barons along with 6 of their 8 beggars were arrested mid-day on Monday 4 June at Mobolaji Bank Anthony way after almost a week of monitoring by the decoy team of the unit. The barons arrested are: Sanni Isiaku (40), Abubakar Gahu (50), Abdullahi Mohammed (45), Nasiru Yusman (21), Mato Abdullahi (20), Nura Idris (17) and Sagiru Ibrahim (26). The children found living with disabilities who were in…

Nigeria suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Czech Republic in their final warm-up match before the World Cup in Russia. Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas scored the only goal of the game in the first half. Nigeria also lost 2-1 to England at Wembley last weekend, while the Czechs – who failed to qualify for the World Cup – lost 4-0 to Australia in their previous friendly outing. READ: Watch Manchester United £19m signing Diogo Dalot Nigeria will face Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in Group D in Russia. Their opening game is against Croatia in Kaliningrad on 16 June. Despite the…

Manchester United have officially signed defender Diogo Dalot from Portuguese giants Porto for £19 million. The 19-year-old, who has made seven senior appearances, has signed a five-year deal at United. Dalot has represented Portugal from under-15 to under-21 level and made his Porto debut in October. ???? You've seen the pics and read the quotes – now it's time to turn your sound on and hear from #MUFC's latest recruit! Over to you, @DalotDiogo. #BemvindoDalot pic.twitter.com/S4QR0GvnUA— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 6, 2018 New kid on the block. ????#BemvindoDalot #MUFC pic.twitter.com/QbYa89Y7bn— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 6, 2018 “The chance of coming…

Oluremilekun Osobu-Asubiojo The 1989/1994 set of Mayflower Old Students Association (MOSA) of Mayflower School, Ikenne, Ogun State formed in 2012 has laid the foundation for a new ultra modern clinic within the school as a way of giving back for the excellent indoctrination bestowed on them by the late proprietor Tai Solarin. According to the President of the association, Ex-May Honourable Sumbo Sogunle-Muniru says alunmi decided that it was time they gave back to the school where they had their formative years. “The purpose of coming together is to give back to the school. This is a citadel of excellence…