Written by The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that 14 associations have been cleared to proceed to the next stage of their applications to be registered as political parties in Nigeria. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed this on Thursday, after the commission’s meeting, said that 171 … Continue reading “Party Registration: INEC Clears ADA, ATP, 12 Others For Next Stage”
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has rejected the recognition of a former senate president, David Mark, as the national chairman of the party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Kachikwu described INEC’s decision as irresponsible, adding that he had never had faith … Continue reading “INEC’s Recognition of Mark-Led ADC Irresponsible — Kachikwu”
South Africa’s top court ruled Thursday that men should be able to take their wives’ surnames and a law that prevented this amounted to unfair gender discrimination. The Constitutional Court said the legal ban served no legitimate government purpose and was suspended, paving the way for parliament to enact amendments to the legislation. While … Continue reading “South Africa’s Top Court Rules Men Can Take Wives’ Surnames”
The death toll from a gas truck explosion in Mexico City rose to six after two people among dozens wounded succumbed to their injuries in hospital, authorities said Thursday. The truck overturned and blew up in the densely populated Iztapalapa district, leaving several people with second- and third-degree burns. The blast caused widespread damage … Continue reading “Mexico City Gas Truck Blast Death Toll Rises To Six”
The NBA is conducting its own probe into gambling allegations involving Malik Beasley, the free-agent guard investigated by federal officials earlier this year, league commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Wednesday. “I’ll only say the investigation is ongoing,” Silver said after the NBA’s board of governors meeting in New York. “As I understand it, there’s … Continue reading “NBA Probes Malik Beasley Gambling Allegations”
New York on Thursday marked the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001, 24 years after the plane hijackings that claimed almost 3,000 lives and forever changed the United States. Memorial events were held at Ground Zero in Manhattan where the World Trade Center’s twin towers were destroyed in coordinated attacks that also saw a … Continue reading “New York Marks 9/11 Attacks Against Divided Backdrop”
Barely 48 hours after the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) suspended its strike action, the union has alleged that the management of the Dangote Refinery had reneged on the resolutions reached. In a statement jointly signed by its President and General Secretary, Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olawale, respectively, NUPENG warned … Continue reading “NUPENG Threatens To Resume Strike, Accuses Dangote Refinery Of Breaching Agreement”
Two world heritage attractions in Spain’s popular tourist region of Andalusia were on Thursday among sites affected by a bird flu outbreak that has seen parks shut and animals slaughtered. Seville’s Maria Luisa park, a major tourist attraction and green space in the city centre, was closed after dead birds were found there, the town … Continue reading “Bird Flu Outbreak Shuts Parks In Spain’s Andalusia”
A woman has narrated a scary experience between her and a kidnapper that has shocked her followers. The married mum-of-one said she left her phone at home to run errands and was almost done with her errand when a man in a car stopped beside her to ask for directions. She said she told him she did … Continue reading “Married woman narrates how she was almost kidnapped in Akwa Ibom and the tactic the kidnapper used that made passersby ignore her cry for help”
Comedian and skit maker Maraji has shared a hilarious but tense moment between her and her husband as she approaches delivery. According to her, she only mentioned she wanted to take a walk, but her husband immediately refused, reminding her shes already 38, almost 39 weeks pregnant. Maraji revealed that he didnt just say no he actually … Continue reading “Skitmaker, Maraji shares hilarious video of how her husband chased her with car for trying to walk at 39 weeks pregnancy”