French Government Falls After Historic No-Confidence Vote
The French government has collapsed following a no-confidence vote that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This significant political event marks the first successful no-confidence vote in France since 1962, highlighting the ongoing instability within the country’s political landscape. The motion to remove Barnier was overwhelmingly supported, with 331 lawmakers voting in […]
Flamingos Head Coach Calls Up 25 Players for WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup
By Trust Inonse The head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, Bankole Olowookere, has announced a squad of 25 players for their upcoming training camp in preparation for the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup. This tournament is set to take place in Ghana from December 12 to 26, 2024. The selected squad features […]
Namibia Elects Its First Female President Amid Controversy
By Trust Inonse. Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following a presidential election that has been marred by allegations of electoral malpractice. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is currently the vice-president and a long-time member of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), secured 57% of the votes cast in the […]
Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Arrested Over Defamation Allegations
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi following allegations of defamation made by Tony Elumelu, the Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA). The news of Farotimi’s arrest was shared by Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, in a post on […]
Justin Timberlake Cancels Oklahoma Show Amid Injury Recovery
Justin Timberlake is canceling another show on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, initially billed for today in Oklahoma, due to an injury. The 43-year-old announced the sad news on his Instagram Stories, saying his doctors have instructed him to rest a little bit longer. The “Cry Me a River” singer, who is on a weeklong hiatus from […]
Dozens Killed in Crush at Guinea Football Match
A tragic incident occurred during a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea, where at least 56 people lost their lives in a crowd crush. However, many local reports suggest that the actual death toll may be closer to 100. The chaos erupted following a controversial decision by the referee, who sent off two players from the […]
Israel Strikes Lebanon Following Hezbollah Attack on Military Post
Israel has launched airstrikes in Lebanon in response to an attack by Hezbollah on an Israeli military post. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the strikes targeted Hezbollah positions and infrastructure across Lebanon, emphasizing their commitment to retaliate against what they termed a “severe violation” of the ceasefire agreement established last week. At least […]
Federal Government Introduces Malaria Vaccine into National Immunization Schedule
In a significant move to combat the malaria epidemic in Nigeria, the Federal Government has officially added a malaria vaccine to the national routine immunization schedule. This announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Pate, who stated that the rollout of the malaria vaccine will commence this week, […]
Presidency Refutes Claims of Scrapping Key Agencies in Tax Reform
The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed allegations that the ongoing tax reform bills before the National Assembly are intended to dismantle key agencies such as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on […]
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 […]