Canned Tuna from Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Other Retailers Recalled Due to Botulism Risk

Tri-Union Seafoods, an El Segundo, California-based food supplier, announced a recall for canned tuna products distributed to stores in California and other states that may be at risk for botulism poisoning. The affected brands include Trader Joe’s, Costco, HEB and Genova. No one has become ill in connection with the affected products, according to the…

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UAE and Tony Elumelu Foundation Pledge $6 Million to Support 1,000 African Startups with $5,000 in Funding Each

No fewer than 1,000 entrepreneurs drawn from across Africa are set to benefit as The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has signed a $6 million agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Office of Development Affairs to support African entrepreneurs. This development was announced in a statement on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, by Moyo Awotile, TEF…

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NUJ Condemns Federal University Ekiti VC Fasina and DSS for Arresting Journalist Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, has condemned the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof Abayomi Fasina, for allegedly using the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest Dr. Samuel Oyeyemi Agbeleoba, a journalist and General Manager of Our People’s FM.   The arrest, which took place in the early…

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