Written by The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened a nationwide shutdown, following an alleged attack on the staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). A statement by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, said the decision became necessary after workers on duty at Egbu 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Imo State, were allegedly beaten, … Continue reading “Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over Alleged Staff Brutality”
US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood’s elite. To the sound of the “Mission Impossible” theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor’s career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles … Continue reading “Tom Cruise Receives Honorary Oscar For Illustrious Career”
The UK government on Monday threatened visa bans on three African countries unless they accept the returns of irregular migrants, as the interior minister was set to announce sweeping changes to the asylum system. Britain said it would stop granting visas to nationals from Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo unless the countries … Continue reading “UK Threatens Visa Bans Ahead Of Asylum Overhaul”
Bandits have reportedly abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State. It was gathered that the girls were whisked away during an attack by the gunmen on Sunday night at the school located in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. According to sources, the … Continue reading “Bandits Abduct 25 Schoolgirls, Kill Vice Principal In Deadly Attack On Kebbi School”
A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return from India to attend her trial about whether she ordered a deadly crackdown against … Continue reading “Bangladesh Ex-PM Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity”
A former member representing Jos South-East Constituency at the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has faulted the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and 10 others by the Umar Damagum-led Peoples Democratic Party. He said disciplinary moves taken without following the PDP constitution were like taking actions at … Continue reading “Expulsion Of Wike, Fayose, Others From PDP Didn’t Follow Due Process — Dachung Bagos”
A Singapore court sentenced an Australian man to nine days in jail on Monday for rushing film star Ariana Grande at the Asian premiere of “Wicked: For Good” last week. Grande and other stars were attending the opening night of the film at Universal Studios in the city-state when the man, identified by court papers … Continue reading “Singapore Jails ‘Attention Seeking’ Australian Over Ariana Grande Incident”
Liverpool’s current form is, to say the least, uneven. The team played 7 matches between the previous international break and this one, earning a record of 3 wins and 4 losses during that time. Fan anxiety and angst is at a particularly high level for a team coming off a Premier League title-winning season. But … Continue reading “Alexander Isak Makes Return in Sweden’s World Cup Qualifier”
Liverpool’s youth contingency has been flying under the radar of late. Perhaps it’s understandable given the current state of Liverpool’s form in Premier League competition. For Rio Ngumoha, though, this feels like the kind of patch that would test the patience of most young and talented players. After a strong pre-season that saw the winger … Continue reading “Rio Ngumoha Scores as England U19s Beat Latvia”
Liverpool: Olsson 33’ Chelsea: Thompson 9’ Pre-Match The Liverpool FC Women have a gargantuan task on their hands as they look to build on their first point of the season last time out. The Reds face a Chelsea side that is chasing history, looking to reach a record 34th consecutive match unbeaten. Liverpool were actually … Continue reading “Liverpool FC Women 1, Chelsea 1: Reds Battle To Hard Fought Draw”