President Joe Biden will welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the Oval Office on Wednesday for a traditional postelection meeting, the White House announced on Saturday. This meeting serves as part of America’s democratic tradition of a peaceful transfer of power, symbolizing cooperation between the outgoing and incoming presidents. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more
The Southwest Zone of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has elected Alhaji Musliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, as its new National President. The election took place during the union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference at the Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
Vinicius Jr netted a stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0, though the victory was marred by a severe knee injury to Eder Militao. The Brazilian defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee after a collision during a corner, leaving him in visible pain before being stretchered off. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Fulham extended their impressive start to the season with a decisive Premier League victory over a struggling Crystal Palace side. This win moved Fulham up to sixth place in the league, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. Chelsea, however, will play their game in hand against Arsenal, who also sit on 18 points, on Sunday. … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has refuted recent reports alleging that she is planning a national prayer event in collaboration with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. This clarification comes after speculations surfaced on social media, leading to criticism and questioning from Nigerians about the purpose of such an event. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, investigative panel has acquitted the military of an alleged termination of approximately 10,000 pregnancies in the North-East. The seven-man panel, headed by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Abdul Aboki described as false, the allegation that was contained in a special report published by a foreign media organisation. … Read more
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has shared his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League matchups across various stadiums in England. On Saturday evening, Brighton will host reigning champions Manchester City, while Liverpool will face Aston Villa at Anfield in the later match. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury … Read more
A Russian court has sentenced two soldiers to life imprisonment for the murder of a family of nine in occupied Ukraine, marking a rare instance of Russian troops being held accountable for alleged war crimes. According to prosecutors, Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanislav Rau, 28, killed the entire Kapkanets family in their home in the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha as Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term. The reappointment was officially communicated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, acknowledging Prof. Mustapha’s outstanding contributions … Read more
Nigerian music executive Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, recently shared insights into the early struggles of Afrobeat star Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid, before his rise to fame. In a video circulating online, Banky W, who played a crucial role in launching Wizkid’s career through his label, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), recounted … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter, a U.S.-born former chief of staff in the Finance Ministry, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. “Yechiel Leiter is an exceptional diplomat with strong oratory skills and a deep knowledge of American culture and politics,” Netanyahu announced in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Authorities report that at least 25 people have been killed in a bombing at a railway station in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The explosion injured dozens more as a popular morning train prepared to depart Quetta station, bound for Peshawar. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What … Read more
Eko Club International is set to donate state-of-the-art technical equipment to various public hospitals across Lagos as part of the humanitarian aid in their 2024 Medical Mission outreach. Honorable Olajide Damola, Vice President of the Eko Club International, and several members of the Eko Club International from various chapters paid a visit to the Lagos … Read more
As part of the primary aim of the Eko Club international, which involves giving back to society, particularly to Lagos communities and Lagosians, Eko Club Austin, Texas identified with the special need scouts of the Lagos State Scout Council by donating scout uniforms to over 100 member of the unit. The event, which took place … Read more
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Finance, Musa Sani, says President Bola Tinubu is taking his time before presenting the 2025 budget to the National Assembly in order to prevent lapses. Sani stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, insisting that it is not yet late for the President to present the 2025 … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has inaugurated the Caretaker Committee Members set up by the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to run the party’s affairs pending the election of new executives. The Committee is chaired by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, with Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe as Secretary, was set up in pursuant of … Read more
Chinese heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has advised Anthony Joshua to retire from boxing, claiming the British fighter is “finished” after his shocking defeat to Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming a world title as a three-time champion were dashed in a dramatic fight, where he was knocked down four times before succumbing to … Read more
Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the family of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed deep regret over helping his late relative obtain the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form, saying that had he known the military career would end so tragically, he would not have facilitated the process. … Read more
Jose Mourinho has been handed a one-match ban and fined approximately £15,000 for his conduct and comments following Fenerbahce’s dramatic win over Trabzonspor. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager celebrated Sofyan Amrabat’s stoppage-time goal, which secured Fenerbahce a 3-2 victory, by sprinting onto the pitch and attempting a knee slide. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and other university-based unions are set to meet with the reconstituted committee to renegotiate the 2009 agreement with the Federal Government, according to ASUU National President Emmanuel Osodeke. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more