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In a move set to shake up the coaching staff at Manchester United, former Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has arrived in the UK to take up the position of assistant coach under Erik ten Hag. According to Fabrizio Romano, a renowned football transfer expert, Van Nistelrooy will sign a two-year contract with the Red Devils, ending speculations about his potential move to Burnley. Romano announced the development on X, saying, “Ruud van Nistelrooy, already in Manchester to be unveiled as new Manchester United assistant coach. Exclusive story, set to be confirmed. The two-year contract has already been signed; Van…

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his inaugural visit to Northern Ireland on Monday, sparking hopes of improved relations after years of Brexit turmoil. Starmer’s centre-left Labour party emerged victorious in last week’s UK general election. The Prime Minister held talks with Northern Ireland’s power-sharing executive leaders at Stormont parliament buildings, meeting with First Minister Michelle O’Neill of Sinn Fein and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). As Starmer continues his UK tour, expectations are high on both sides of the political divide. James Pow, a politics lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, noted,…

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced his intention to resign following a disappointing performance by his party in the recent parliamentary elections. The election results have thrown France into political uncertainty, with no party securing a majority. The surprising outcome has seen an alliance of left-wing parties, the New Popular Front (NFP), emerge as the largest bloc in parliament, surpassing both the far-right National Rally (RN) and President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition. The NFP’s consolidation of the left-wing vote has reshaped the French political landscape. Despite leading in the first round, Marine Le Pen’s RN did not perform as expected,…

The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Labour Party has expressed its unwavering confidence in Peter Obi, its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, as the only competent leader capable of salvaging the Nigerian economy. At an expanded stakeholders meeting in Abakaliki, the party urged Nigerians to join its quest for power and move the nation forward. The meeting was convened by members of the National Transition Committee (NTC), including Chief Fidelis Nwankwo, Rt. Hon. Linus Okorie, and Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the party declared Peter Obi the National Leader and expressed its…

Tragedy struck in Dahjonu community, Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday night as bandits invaded the area, abducting two journalists, their wives, and children. The victims include Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna State Council, and Blueprint newspaper’s AbdulRaheem Abdu. According to Taofeeq Olayemi, a family member of one of the victims, the bandits stormed the community around 10:30 pm, shooting indiscriminately before carrying out the kidnappings. Alabelewe, his wife, and two children were taken away, while Abdu and his wife, who was sick, were also kidnapped,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the Federal High Court judgment voiding its governorship primary election in Edo State as a temporary setback. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN, clarified that the court did not nullify the primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate. Reacting to the judgment, the Chairman of the PDP Edo State Governorship Campaign Council, Ahmadu Fintiri, dismissed the process as “child’s play” and assured that they would intensify their campaign efforts. Fintiri stated, “Yes, there is a little setback, temporarily. God will see us through…

Turkey and the Netherlands are set to face off in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 quarter-final match on Saturday, despite a diplomatic row between Turkey and Germany. The match, which will take place at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, has been overshadowed by a controversy surrounding Turkish defender Merih Demiral’s two-match ban for celebrating with a gesture associated with Turkish right-wing extremist group Grey Wolves. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to attend the match, amidst tensions between Turkey and Germany. UEFA’s decision to ban Demiral has been met with criticism from Turkey, with Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak claiming the ban…

United States President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his determination to continue his presidential re-election bid, dismissing calls for him to step aside due to concerns over his health and mental alertness. In an interview with ABC News on Friday, Biden stated that only divine intervention would persuade him to quit the race. “I mean if the Lord Almighty came down and said, ‘Joe, get outta the race’, I would get outta the race. The Lord Almighty’s not coming down,” he said, expressing his confidence in his abilities to lead the nation. Biden’s performance

Ringworm, a common fungal infection affecting the skin, scalp, or nails, continues to afflict many children. Despite its name, the condition has no connection to worms but rather thrives in warm, moist environments. If your child is repeatedly battling ringworm, the following factors may be responsible: – Close contact with infected individuals or animals – Sharing personal items like towels, combs, or sports equipment – Poor hygiene practices, such as inadequate handwashing or showering – Warm and humid environments that foster fungal growth – Compromised immune systems due to conditions like diabetes or certain medications – Exposure to infected pets,…

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 election, has criticized the Lagos State Government for its handling of flood management, following Wednesday’s flooding in the state. In an interview on Channels Television, Rhodes-Vivour expressed disappointment at the government’s lack of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of annual floods. He urged the government to implement wetland protection policies and emergency response protocols to address the issue. Rhodes-Vivour lamented the government’s slow response to the flood, stating, “What is more painful to me is that I see a government that is in your face and very active when…