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UK, US chapters reject Oba Olaitan as Afenifere’s factional leader

UK, US chapters reject Oba Olaitan as Afenifere’s factional leader

Two groups, under the platform of the United Kingdom and the United States of America chapters of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, have rejected the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the association’s leader. This was contained in a statement by the chairmen of the groups, Babatunde Shianaba (UK), and Dr Durojaiye Akindutire (US), made …

Afenifere in UK, US disown Oba Olaitan as leader

Afenifere in UK, US disown Oba Olaitan as leader

The United Kingdom and United States chapters of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, have rejected the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new leader of the organization, dismissing the claim as misleading and erroneous. In a joint statement signed by Dr. Durojaiye Akindutire, Chairman of Afenifere USA, and Engr. Babatunde Shianaba, Chairman of Afenifere …

Canada beats US in revenge hockey rematch played on political thin ice

Canada beats US in revenge hockey rematch played on political thin ice

Canada has beaten the United States after the two countries battled it out on the rink in a championship game that proved to be about more than just ice hockey. The 4 Nations Face Off final ended 3-2 in overtime. On any ordinary day, this fixture would have been a significant one for the two …

UK economy picks up, boosting govt amid US tariffs

UK economy picks up, boosting govt amid US tariffs

Britain’s economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs. Gross domestic product expanded 0.1 percent in the October-December period after zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said …

Apple renames Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ on US app

Apple has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” for US users of its mapping application to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump. People using the Apple Maps application from the United States will find the body of water is now called the “Gulf of America.” Those accessing the …