Written by By Victor Ahiuma-Young For Comrade Anthony Emmanuel Nted, former Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and ex–ex-President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN, October 1 is a date he can never forget. Not only is it Nigeria’s Independence Day, it is also his birthday. But at 65, he says the contrast … Continue reading “I regret sharing birthday with a failing nation —Anthony Nted, born October 1, 1960”
•From regional giants to state midgets•How to regain ‘Paradise’, by top economists By Nnamdi Ojiego On October 1, 1960, Nigeria emerged from colonial rule with hope and ambition. It was a country of vast resources, youthful leaders, and a vision to rival the Asian Tigers. 65 years later, that dream has curdled into disappointment. The … Continue reading “Nigeria: 65 legacies lost in 65 years”
Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a senior envoy were heading to Egypt Saturday to finalize hostage release details, as the US president warned he would “not tolerate delay” by Hamas in implementing a peace plan with Israel. A White House official confirmed to AFP that Jared Kushner and Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are traveling … Continue reading “US envoys head to Mideast as Trump warns Hamas against peace deal delay”
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has responded to public backlash following her recent remarks about introducing her 17-year-old daughter to nightlife. In a viral interview with content creator Mr. Lilgaga, the actress revealed that she took her daughter to a nightclub for the first time at age 17, adding that she was proud her daughter would … Continue reading “Laide Bakare clarifies comment on giving teenage daughter alcohol”
Inter Milan joined a clutch of teams level at the top of Serie A on Saturday by giving sorry Cremonese a 4-1 thumping at the San Siro thanks in large part to a superb display from Ange-Yoan Bonny. Lautaro Martinez, Bonny, Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella were all on target for Inter, who movd onto … Continue reading “In-form Inter sweep past Cremonese to join Serie A leaders”
Angel Vs Devil. Things go awry when a haunted mansion is opened as a tourist attraction by Aghathiyan leading to the unraveling of the dark history behind the mansion’s previous occupant. Aghathiyaa Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror Stars: Jiiva, Raashii Khanna, Arjun Sarja, Edward Sonnenblick, Matilda Release Date: 2025 Country: India Ratings: 3.5/10 (6 votes) … Continue reading “Aghathiyaa (2025)”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his visit to Plateau State on Saturday. Tinubu was in Jos, the state capital, for the burial of Lydia Yilwatda, the mother of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nantawe Yilwatda. In a post on his X handle, Atiku expressed … Continue reading “Tinubu Chose To Attend ‘Political Funeral’ Instead Of Empathising With Insecurity Victims — Atiku”
Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a brace in a 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday, while Kylian Mbappe was also on target. Los Blancos moved two points clear of champions Barcelona, who visit Sevilla on Sunday, as they bounced back from last week’s derby … Continue reading “Vinicius Double Helps Real Madrid Beat Villarreal”
Italy’s Pierpaolo Piccioli stressed that “every heart beats differently” in his first show as chief creative at Balenciaga on Saturday as he set a more classic pulse for the fashion label, with support from Meghan Markle. The 58-year-old was under huge scrutiny at Paris Fashion Week, having replaced the highly rated Georgian designer Demna, who … Continue reading “Piccioli Sets New Balenciaga Beat, With Support From Meghan Markle”
Military authorities on Saturday revealed that troops engaged in operations to combat insecurity across the country in September 2025 rescued 180 kidnapped civilians, arrested 450 suspected terrorists and bandits, and neutralized numerous others during various encounters. In addition, 39 terrorists surrendered to troops, while security forces recovered 63 assorted weapons, 4,475 rounds of ammunition, … Continue reading “Troops Rescue 180 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 450 Terrorists In September”