Author: Ayo

The Labour Party has made a historic comeback, winning the UK general election and securing a majority in the House of Commons. With 410 seats, the party has surpassed the 326-seat threshold, marking a significant victory for Labour leader Keir Starmer. Starmer addressed supporters at a dawn rally in London, saying, “A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility.” He pledged to start a period of “national renewal” in the UK, vowing to “begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country.” The Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, has conceded defeat,…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leadership has dissociated itself from a letter allegedly written by its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, instructing party lawmakers to criticize President Bola Tinubu and the federal government over the Kano Emirate crisis. In a letter addressed to the Senate President and Chairman of the National Assembly, the party denounced Kwankwaso’s unilateral decision, stating that it was not authorized by the party’s leadership. The letter, signed by NNPP National Chairman, Agbo Gilbert Major, and National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday, urged the National Assembly’s leadership to disregard the move. The party reiterated its…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted President Bola Tinubu’s administration for plunging Nigerians into unimaginable hardship and exacerbating the country’s economic woes. In a scathing critique, the opposition party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of failing to address the problems inherited from the previous administration, instead worsening the lives of Nigerians through its policies and actions. “The Tinubu administration’s bad leadership has plunged Nigerians into unimaginable hardship, exacerbating the country’s already precarious economic and social conditions,” PDP said in a statement. The party highlighted the escalating cost of living, failed infrastructure, fuel subsidy crisis, insecurity, and declining…

Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid, has taken to social media to celebrate the life of his late mother, Morayo, on her first posthumous birthday. The superstar, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, poured out his heart, expressing how much he misses her. “Happy birthday, love of my life! I miss you every day. The first one without you here feels unreal. Nothing makes sense without you, Mama! Life is empty without you. Continue to watch over us! My heart is broken forever! Love you love love you, Morayo mi,” Wizkid wrote. He also shared fond memories of his mother, saying, “Your…

China has strongly condemned an armed attack on a mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that left several Chinese nationals dead or missing. According to Beijing’s foreign ministry, a private Chinese company in the DRC was attacked by armed forces, resulting in the death and disappearance of several Chinese citizens. “We demand that the DRC side hunts down the killers as quickly as possible and strictly punishes them in accordance with the law,” said ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. Local sources reported that a militia attack in gold-rich Ituri province killed at least four Chinese nationals, with some…

Following a 10-hour downpour that caused widespread flooding in Lagos and Ogun states, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the desilting of drainages along federal roads in Lagos State to deflood the highways. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this in a statement, clarifying that while Lagos is not experiencing widespread submergence from floodwaters, localized flooding has affected certain sections of federal roads within the city. Kesha said, “We wish to clarify that contrary to some reports, Lagos is not experiencing widespread submergence from floodwaters. However, the ministry acknowledges that localized flooding has affected…

Australian and Indonesian scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Indonesian Island of South Sulawesi, uncovering the oldest example of figurative cave art dated at least 51,200 years old. The painting depicts a wild pig and three human-like figures, pushing back the timeline of modern humans’ capacity for creative thought. Prof Maxime Aubert from Griffith University in Australia described the discovery as a game-changer, stating, “The painting tells a complex story. It is the oldest evidence we have for storytelling. It shows that humans at the time had the capacity to think in abstract terms.” The artwork, found in…

Forbes has released its 2024 report on the strongest currencies globally, with the Kuwaiti dinar emerging as the world’s strongest currency. The Bahraini dinar, Omani rial, Jordanian dinar, and British pound follow in that order. The Swiss franc, euro, and US dollar also made the list, ranking eighth, ninth, and tenth respectively. According to Forbes, these currencies symbolize the strength and stability of their countries, serving as instruments for international trade and finance, and indicators of a nation’s economic well-being and governance. Currencies play a crucial role in the global economy, symbolizing the strength and stability of their countries. They…

Sunday Oliseh, a former Super Eagles midfielder, has attributed the disconnect between his generation and the current crop of Nigeria internationals to a lack of respect. In an interview with Matthew Edafe on Elegbete TV, Oliseh stated that the current generation of players lacks respect for their predecessors, unlike his generation, who revered those who came before them. Oliseh cited an example of how he maintained respect for Segun Odegbami, a member of the 1980 AFCON-winning team, even after a disagreement. “We don’t call him Segun or Odegbami; we call him Big Sheg. That’s a sign of respect,” Oliseh explained.…

Renowned Nigerian rapper, Falz, made a surprising revelation on the Morning Rush Show with Bibi Rai, confessing that he hasn’t been in a romantic relationship since 2008, when he was just 18 years old. When asked about his last relationship, Falz laughed, “Let’s not get into this; it’s going to be a dangerous answer.” He continued, “My last relationship was in 2008; I was 18 years old precisely. It’s not like I’m running away; it’s just been like a rollercoaster, a couple of different things for a couple of different reasons. It keeps changing, and I just haven’t felt ready.”…