Author: Binta Agboola

The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has vehemently opposed the proposed local government election scheduled for September 28, citing hasty amendments to the state electoral laws. At a press conference, the state working committee announced its decision to head to court to contest the amendments, describing them as “obnoxious clauses” in the hastily revised laws. The party alleged that Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo is under intense pressure to conduct the election before October 2024 or risk losing monthly local government fund allocations to a holding account, as ruled by the Supreme Court. Labour Party stated that it…

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abuja on Friday evening after a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea, his 22nd foreign trip since taking office. The President was received by top government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, among others. During his visit, Tinubu and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, Teodoro Mbasogo, signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, aimed at promoting mutual development. Tinubu highlighted the importance of the agreement, stating that it would open up new…

The Federal Government has strengthened monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points to combat the Monkeypox outbreak. Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 39 confirmed cases across 33 states and the FCT. The government has implemented measures similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic, including an online health declaration form for travelers and the activation of infectious disease centers in all 36 states and the FCT. “The aim is to tackle and mitigate the impact of…

Nigerian aviation workers have announced plans to stage a nationwide protest on August 21, 2024, against the Federal Government’s continued deduction of 50% from the internally generated revenue of key aviation agencies. In a letter titled “Save Aviation From Collapse,” the unions expressed their frustration with the government’s refusal to discontinue the deductions, despite their efforts. The affected agencies include the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and others. The peaceful protest will take place at all airports nationwide, with workers demanding the exemption of their agencies from the revenue deductions. The unions have directed all state…

Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his debut goal for the Spanish giants. The first half saw both teams struggle to dominate, with no goals scored. However, the second half was a different story, as Federico Valverde found himself unmarked in the box to tap in, thanks to great work from Vinicius Junior. Moments later, Mbappe strode onto Jude Bellingham’s pass to take the game beyond doubt, scoring his first goal for Real Madrid since joining from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. Real Madrid have…

Tapswap, a popular tap-2-earn app, has launched a new game, Tappy Town, on its platform, despite controversy surrounding the allocation of tokens to its users. The app, which has gained over 50 million users since its launch in February, required users to tap repeatedly on a Telegram bot screen to mine coins. Tappy Town offers users a new way to earn rewards, with essential tips provided to help them succeed. The tips include building strategically, managing builders, balancing resources, and maximizing rewards. Tapswap encouraged users to keep building, assuring them that many opportunities abound. However, the introduction of the new…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has named a formidable squad to face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final, scheduled for the National Stadium in Warsaw. The team boasts an array of talented players, including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo. As the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid is poised to take on Atalanta, the UEFA Europa League champions. The Los Blancos come into the game on the back of a pre-season friendly win against Chelsea, while Atalanta suffered a loss to FC St. Pauli. REAL MADRID’S SQUAD LIST Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Fran Defenders: Carvajal, Militão,…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has taken a bold step to sanitize the education system by withholding the results of 215,267 candidates from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This move is aimed at tackling the menace of examination malpractice, which has been a recurring issue in the conduct of the examination. According to the Head of the Nigeria Office, WAEC, Dr. Amos Dangut, the withheld results represent 11.92% of the total 1,805,216 candidates who sat for the examination. This figure is 4.37% lower than the 16.29% recorded in the 2023 WASSCE. Dr. Dangut attributed the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated consultations with the Senate leadership to reinstate Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip. This development comes after Ndume apologized to the party for his public criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the APC. The APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, confirmed that Ndume’s apology was accepted, describing the situation as a “family affair.” The party is now writing to the National Assembly to convey the developments and request a review of Ndume’s removal. A source at the party secretariat revealed that discussions are ongoing with the Senate leadership to reinstate Ndume. The Deputy…

American rapper and record executive, Rick Ross, is embroiled in a legal battle over allegations of discrimination against disabled attendees at his popular Car & Bike Show. Darris Straughter, a disabled man, has sued Ross for failing to make the event wheelchair accessible, despite prior notification of his needs. According to the lawsuit, Straughter purchased a ticket and made travel arrangements, but was unable to attend the event at Ross’ estate in Fayetteville, Georgia, due to lack of accessibility. Despite promises of refunds for those unable to enter, Straughter claims he received no follow-up or compensation. The lawsuit, filed by…