Written by The African Democratic Congress has reacted to the nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, hours after Amupitan’s nomination was made public on Thursday, the opposition party said … Continue reading “‘We’ll Give Him The Benefit Of Doubt’, ADC Reacts To Amupitan’s INEC Nomination”
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted. The quake hit about 20 kilometres (12 miles) off Manay in the Mindanao region at 9:43 am (0143 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey. One person was … Continue reading “Two Killed As Major Quake Strikes Southern Philippines”
The Senate has issued a two-week ultimatum to the executive to submit a comprehensive, documented progress report on the implementation of the 2024 budget, as well as projections for the 2025 budget, before it will entertain the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa, gave the declaration … Continue reading “Senate Gives Executive Two Weeks To Present Budget Performance Report”
With Liverpool losing three games in a row as September folded into October, an international break and some time away from club football hardly seemed the worst thing. A chance to recalibrate, to recover, and perhaps for manager Arne Slot to get to the root of his side’s problems and work with players not off … Continue reading “Rumour Mongering: Liverpool Make Antoine Semenyo Top Attacking Target”
After a stumbling 2024-25 and following the sale of rising star forward Olivia Smith to Arsenal, Liverpool Women entered the new season to a mix of skepticism and muted expectations, a part of the club many fans have come to believe owners Fenway Sports Group have no real interest in seeing succeed. Do the bare … Continue reading “Struggling Liverpool Women Prepare to Face Manchester City at Anfield”
Russia conducted a “massive attack” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure early Friday, October 10 according to top Ukrainian officials. The widespread strikes left parts of the capital, Kyiv, and several other regions without power.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the action as a “cynical and calculated attack,” stating that Russia launched “more than 450 drones and over … Continue reading “Russia launches massive attack on Ukrainian energy grid”
At least 20 children all under the age of five have died in Indias Madhya Pradesh state after consuming a toxic cough syrup reportedly contaminated with a deadly chemical. The syrup, known as Coldrif, was produced by Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, and tests revealed it contained diethylene glycol (DEG) a highly poisonous substance used in industrial … Continue reading “Tragedy in India: 20 children under 5 die after taking contaminated cough syrup”
The National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Barrister Kenneth Udeze, has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, ordered the arrest and imprisonment of the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu recently stepped down as INEC chairman after completing his tenure. Subsequently, there … Continue reading “Reports claiming court ordered arrest and imprisonment of the ex-INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is false AA Chair”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved national honours for 959 recipients, including Nigerians and foreign nationals, after presiding over meetings of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. According to Dr. Emanso Umobong, Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Affairs Office, the President endorsed the report of the National Honours … Continue reading “President Tinubu approves national honours for 959 Nigerians and foreigners”
Nollywood actress, Luchy Donalds, is in a celebratory mood as she has become a landlord for the second time this year, according to her, She shared photo of herself posing in front of her newly acquired house and wrote Grateful for another one, God have blessed me with 2 houses in one year, and a new … Continue reading “Actress Luchy Donalds says she’s acquired her second home this year”