As the first United States Republican nominating contest looms in Iowa, presidential candidates are urging their supporters to face life-threatening cold weather to cast their votes. The predicted record cold snap raises concerns about potential low voter turnout, introducing an unpredictable factor in this crucial contest that could impact former President Donald Trump’s bid to Read More…
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Nigeria force 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener; Coach Peseiro remains optimistic
Nigeria forced Equatorial Guinea to a frustrating 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Ivan Salvador’s composed finish in the 36th minute gave Equatorial Guinea the lead, but Victor Osimhen’s difficult header in an empty net levelled the score for Nigeria. Read More…
LAMATA warns commuters against unauthorised payments, clarifies rail service procedures
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a warning to commuters, emphasising the necessity of making payments for transport services only into authorised bank accounts. In a statement, Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, a Consultant in Corporate Communications at LAMATA, stressed the importance of avoiding transfers to personal accounts under any circumstance. He addressed a Read More…
De Bruyne’s late heroics propel Manchester City, Chelsea grinds out narrow win over Fulham
In a dramatic turn of events, Kevin de Bruyne orchestrated a stunning late comeback, securing a 3-2 victory for Manchester City against Newcastle United on Saturday. De Bruyne, making his first Premier League appearance since the season opener, entered as a substitute in the 69th minute and turned the tide with a clinical equaliser. His Read More…
AFCON 2023 kicks off with mesmerising opening ceremony, Côte d’Ivoire triumphs in spectacular opener
The highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday, celebrating Africa’s rich diversity and culture. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the ceremony unfolded with a vibrant display of traditional Ivorian dances and music, featuring performers Read More…
Femi Falana berates police brutality against lawyers, calls for justice
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mr. Femi Falana has criticised the police for their inhumane treatment of lawyers and the general public. Falana, a human rights activist, expressed his dismay during a protest in Lagos where hundreds of lawyers gathered to denounce the alleged brutality by the Lagos State Police Command personnel. The peaceful protest Read More…
Microsoft briefly surpasses Apple in market valuation amid AI dominance
In a significant turn of events, Microsoft briefly overtook Apple) as the world’s most valuable company on Thursday for the first time since 2021. This shift occurred as concerns over demand impacted Apple’s shares at the start of the year. D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria highlighted the inevitability of Microsoft surpassing Apple, noting, “It was Read More…
U.S. and Britain launch airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, escalating regional tensions
Responding to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the United States and Britain carried out airstrikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen. This development marks a significant regional escalation, expanding the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. President Joe Biden emphasised the purpose of the targetted strikes, Read More…
Nigeria unveils ambitious lineup for 13th African Games and Paris Olympics
The Federal Ministry of Sports has unveiled Nigeria’s participation plan for the upcoming 13th African Games in Ghana, set to take place from March 8 to March 23. Simultaneously, they announced the list of athletes qualified for the Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 26 to Aug. 11. Amaka Ashiofu, Acting Director, Federation, Elites and Athletes Read More…
INEC announces 12 contenders for Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election on Feb. 3
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has disclosed that 12 candidates from various political parties will be vying for the Surulere Federal Constituency I seat in the upcoming bye-election on Feb. 3. The announcement was made by the Lagos State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Prof. Ayobami Salami during a Stakeholders’ Meeting Read More…