Journalists have been told to stop stealing souvenirs from US President Joe Biden’s official aircraft. An inventory check on Air Force One after Mr Biden’s visit to the US west coast in February found several items were missing from its press section. Branded pillowcases, glasses and gold-rimmed plates are among the items that have allegedly…
The debt controversy in Kaduna State has claimed it’s first causality as the All Progressives Congress, APC chapter in the state has suspended the state Women Leader, Haj. Maryam Mai-Rusau for defending the immediate-past governor Nasir El-Rufai over the recent controversy on the state’s huge debt. Recall that Governor Uba Sani had on Friday lamented…
Liverpool seized pole position in the Premier League title race as Mohamed Salah inspired a vital victory over Brighton. Arsenal surrendered the top spot after their gritty draw with Manchester City, while Manchester United’s hopes of a top-four finish are fading. Here are three talking points from the weekend’s action: Arsenal’s new-found steel subdues Man…
Manchester City failed to break down Arsenal as a highly-anticipated clash at the top of the Premier League failed to live up to the hype in a 0-0 draw at the Etihad on Sunday. Liverpool were the big winners of the day in the title race as they beat Brighton 2-1 to go top, two…
President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB ), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has proposed that the Federal Republic of Nigeria should be renamed to ‘The United States of Nigeria.’ Adesina’s proposal was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Industrialisation, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, on Saturday, March 30, 3034. The former Agric Minister was…
Pope Francis on Sunday gave Easter Mass with tens of thousands of Catholics at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City before his traditional blessing, as concerns persist over his health. The 87-year-old arrived in a wheelchair to preside over the mass from 10:00 am (0800 GMT) in cloudy and windy weather, with the events broadcast…
US President, Joe Biden’s announcement of declaring this Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility has generated significant controversy. Although March 31 has always been set aside to honour the transgender movement, this year’s commemoration coincides with Easter Sunday, a significant Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “On Transgender Day of Visibility, we…
King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, arrived by car for the hour-long late morning service at St George’s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle, west of London. The 75-year-old, dressed in a suit and light blue tie, smiled and waved to crowds — who had queued up for hours for a glimpse of…
We pay tribute to an iconic character who brought us joy and made us laugh for decades. The Nigerian entertainment industry sadly lost a legendary figure early in the month whose stellar performances was acknowledged, admired and had great impact on the Nigerian entertainment scene and beyond. Mr John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was…
The newly-installed Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, is among the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters over the March 14 killings of 17 officers and soldiers on peace mission at Okuama community, Delta State. Okuama is one of the many communities…
