NLC Storms LP HQ, Demands Leadership Change
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest at the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) in Abuja on Wednesday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the current party leadership and alleging a departure from the party’s foundational principles. The Labour Centre called for the resignation of the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, accusing […]
Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos
President Macky Sall said he does not regret delaying this year’s elections, a move which sparked deadly protests. Macky Sall who said he did not make the decision alone – was responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians. After a violent backlash, many feared the relatively stable nation was slipping into political crisis. However, the attempt […]
Dani Alves to be freed on €1m bail after rape conviction
A Spanish court has decided to grant conditional release to former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves, who was serving a four and a half-year prison sentence for rape. Alves, 40, will be released on a €1 million bail after spending approximately one-quarter of his sentence behind bars since January 2023. The court’s decision comes […]
The Crown leads Bafta TV nominations
The final season of Netflix’s The Crown leads this year’s Bafta TV Award nominations, despite controversy over its depiction of the Royal Family. The sixth season of the royal drama, which covers the events of the 1990s including Princess Diana’s death, has been nominated for eight awards. It received mixed reviews from critics, with one […]
Cultural Style Week Announces Flagship Expo Event in London, Celebrating Global Heritage
In collaboration with Cultural Fashion & Arts, Cultural Style Week is delighted to unveil its flagship Expo event in London. Scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, at the Mall, Wood Green, nestled in the heart of North London, this occasion promises to be an exhilarating tribute to cultural diversity and expression through fashion and personal style. […]
NFF confirms Finidi George as Super Eagles interim coach
Former Nigeria forward Finidi George will be in charge of the Super Eagles when they confront West African arch-rivals Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday. The 52-year-old has been appointed by the NFF to hold the reins in the meantime as a group of 22 players take on Ghana and Mali in […]
Uganda on alert as IS-linked militants crosses border
Ugandan security forces are on high alert after they said fighters from an Islamic State-linked group entered the country at the weekend. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants are planning attacks in urban areas, places of worship, schools and public events, according to the army. It urged the public to remain vigilant “to avoid being […]
Senate Wants Perpetrators Prosecuted
The Senate has called on the federal government to apprehend the perpetrators of the horrific killing and bring them to book. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) had begun mourning the 17 military personnel who were murdered, by also flying at half mast, flags in all military locations in the country. The Upper Legislative Chamber […]
Senate extends the implementation of supplementary budget
The Senate on Tuesday extended the implementation period for the 2023 supplementary budget from March 31 to June 30, 2024, and handed it over to its Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, for expeditious consideration by passing it for second and third readings. The Senate, had, in December 2023, extended the implementation of the N1.3 trillion supplementary […]
INEC urges political parties to adhere to timelines
Ahead of the upcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to maintain adherence to electoral timelines and foster peaceful conduct during the primaries. Yakubu who made the disclosure yesterday at the commission’s meeting with Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja […]
