US Vice-President Kamala Harris has been formally nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate ahead of the election. Harris became the nominee on Friday after securing the support of 2,350 delegates, the threshold required to earn the nomination. Although the online voting process—known as a virtual roll call—does not formally end until Monday, Jaime Harrison, Democratic…
The Director of mobilisation at ‘Take it Back Movement’, Damilola Adenola has said that the nationwide protest against economic hardship may go beyond 10 days if demands are not met. ‘Take it Back Movement’ is one of the organisers of the protest. Nigerians have taken to the streets since August 1 to rail against bad…
Team Nigeria’s Rosemary Chukwuma has booked her spot in the semifinals of the Women’s 100m race at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. Rosemary secured 3rd position in her first Preliminary Round of the 100m women’s race. She came through in 3rd position in a time of 11.26s, as Dina Asher-Smith of the United States came…
The DoubleKay Duo, Kasia and Kellyrae have finally opened up about their relationship in front of all Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ Housemates. The married duo who had agreed to keep their marriage private in the house seem to be getting weary of playing ‘Besties’. During the Friday night Wager game, Kasia…
Housemates of the ongoing BBNaija Season 9 reality TV show, themed ‘No Loose Guard,’ have suffered their first setback in the House by losing their initial wager presentation on Friday night. The presentation, which was centered around the theme; “This is Us,” required the housemates to collectively and creatively express their personal journeys, struggles, and…
As Helen Glover and Heather Stanning crossed the line to win gold at London 2012, an inspired young rower grabbed her dairy and scribbled aa short entry.“My name is Lola Anderson and I think it would be my biggest dream in life to go to the Olympics in rowing and if possible win a gold…
By Mariam Samuel. Usain St. Leo Bolt, born on August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, a small town in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, is widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. His journey from a young boy with a passion for cricket and football to becoming an iconic figure in athletics is both inspiring…
The nationwide hardship protest in Kano has escalated into violence, with hoodlums taking advantage of the situation to loot shops and offices. What began as a demonstration against economic difficulties quickly devolved into chaos as mobs attacked businesses across the city. The looters were seen ransacking properties, removing valuables such as chairs, computers, and other…
…. Commends them for not being violence Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has again called on those protesting against the President Bola Tinubu administration to come for dialogue, saying government is ready to listen to them and also walk them through some governance issues that they may not have been privy to….
The protest against hardship and hunger, which began on Thursday, August 1, took a violent turn when some individuals hijacked the demonstration, clashing with the Nigerian Army. Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters, who had gathered at the popular Nyanya bridge, were initially peaceful, expressing their concerns about the economic situation in the country. However, the…
