Written by Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh submitted his resignation on Sunday to King Abdullah II, state media reported, after parliamentary elections dominated by frustration over the Gaza war. Under the kingdom’s constitution, the government usually resigns after legislative elections. It is the king who appoints the prime minister, not parliament which has limited powers. The … Continue reading “Jordan PM Resigns After General Election”
Written by The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu, alleging his government’s “failure to reverse the increase in the pump price of petrol.” Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the lawsuit was filed by SERAP against the President’s failure to probe the allegations of … Continue reading “SERAP Sues Tinubu’s Govt Over Hike In Fuel Price”
Written by Hydrological agency names states immediately at risk, says uncertain weeks ahead By Gabriel Ewepu On the heels of the deadly floods that hit Maiduguri, Borno State capital, last week, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has issued an alert to state governors, especially those around River Niger, of the possibility of floods in the coming … Continue reading “Deadly Floods: Govs get fresh alert as River Niger water level rises”
Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both struck from the penalty spot to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The Spanish champions moved within a point of leaders Barcelona who face last season’s surprise package Girona on Sunday. Real Sociedad hit the woodwork on three occasions before … Continue reading “Vinicius, Mbappe Penalties Help Madrid Beat Real Sociedad”
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has implored the people of Edo State to vote for the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, in next Saturday’s governorship election in the state in order to birth a state that is functional. According to the VP who joined other top members of the party … Continue reading “Shettima Joins Other APC Chieftains To Canvass Votes For Okpebholo”
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, says the total number of lives lost in the flood disaster in Maiduguri is unknown, as efforts to ensure areas not yet accessible are reached as soon as possible. Governor Zulum also reassured the affected victims that the government will come to their aide. The Governor, who … Continue reading “VIDEO: Number Of Casualties In Maiduguri Flood Unknown, Says Zulum”
Bayern Munich maintained their perfect start to the season and jumped to the top of the Bundesliga table after hammering newly-promoted Holstein Kiel 6-1. Jamal Musiala scored the third fastest goal in Bundesliga history, giving Bayern the lead after just 15 seconds. A mistake by Kiel captain Lewis Holtby opened the door for his … Continue reading “Kane Hat-Trick Sends Bayern Munich Top Of Bundesliga”
Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen put their first defeat in 35 Bundesliga games behind them on Saturday when they thumped Hoffenheim 4-1 with Victor Boniface bagging a brace. The win will be a confidence-boost for Xavi Alonso’s men Leverkusen, who start their Champions League campaign next Tuesday in Rotterdam against Feyenoord. Florian Wirtz (R) kicks … Continue reading “Brilliant Boniface Hits Brace As Leverkusen Bounce Back”
Manchester United gave manager Erik ten Hag some breathing space with a 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. However, United had to ride out an early Southampton storm and the outcome could have been vastly different had Andre Onana not saved Cameron … Continue reading “Man Utd Beat 10-Man Southampton To Give Ten Hag Breathing Space”
•Hunger pushes non-victims into IDP camps for food palliatives•Civilian JTF rape women, take our food—Victim•River overflow cause of flooding—–FG By Ndahi Marama & Gabriel Ewepu In their moments of distress and agony, displaced victims of the flood that caused devastation in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, who were being sheltered in Bakkasi Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, … Continue reading “Maiduguri flood disaster: 2 die in stampede for food”