Trump Vows To End US Citizenship By Birthright
US President-elect Donald Trump, has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month. Speaking during his first broadcast network interview since winning November’s election, Trump also vowed to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in the US, but offered […]
Emmanuel Macron Vows to Name New French Prime Minister Within Days
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will name a new prime minister “in the coming days”, after Michel Barnier resigned following a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation yesterday, he rejected opposition pressure to stand down, vowing to stay in his post “fully, until the end of the mandate” in […]
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Shopping Festival Will Create Employment Opportunities
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the maiden Lagos Shopping Festival, scheduled to hold from December 23 to 25 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island will create employment opportunities and drive commercial activities. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who stated this during the unveiling of the festival symbol at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said it will attract local […]
French Government Collapses In No-confidence Vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him – just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force […]
President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After South African Trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after he visited Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The session aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, focused on economic, security, and cultural collaboration. During the dialogue, President Tinubu called for […]
Flamingos Head Coach Calls Up 25 Players To Camp For WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup
Flamingos Head Coach, Bankole Olowookere, has called 25 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 women national team, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup competition. Among those called up are midfielder ShakiratMoshood, goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke, Jumai Adebayo and Prisca Nwachukwu, midfielder Farida Abdulwahab, and forwards Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong and […]
Elton John Misses His Own Musical Amid Ongoing Battle with Vision Loss
Sir Elton John was unable to watch the stage show he wrote the music for, due to losing his eyesight. He revealed this at the gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical, hosted for the Elton John AIDS Foundation on Sunday evening. The star-studded event attracted a host of famous faces including Anna Wintour, Lily […]
Dozens Killed In Crush At Guinea Football Match
At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. That death toll is disputed by many in the country, who believe the true number of dead is closer to 100. Some reports indicate that events unravelled following a decision by the referee, […]
Rivers United Top NPFL Table After 1-0 win over Kano Pillars
Rivers United of Port Harcourt returned to the top spot in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, after beating visiting Kano Pillars 1-0. With a goal by Aniekeme Okon in the 31st minute at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United now have 29 points after the Match Day 15 fixtures. Remo Stars of Ikenne dropped […]
Chad Ends Defence Cooperation Agreement With France
Chad’s government has ended its defence cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country. In a statement, Chad’s foreign ministry said the country, a key Western ally in the fight against Islamic militants in the region, wanted to fully assert its sovereignty after more than six decades […]
