The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has proposed creating 31 additional states in addition to the country’s 36 existing states. This was contained in a letter to the House of Representatives, which was read during plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary session in Abuja. The committee is proposing an additional six new states in the North Central, four in the North East, five in the North West, five in the South-South, and seven in the South West. The letter reads, “As amended, this section outlines specific requirements that must be fulfilled to initiate...
U.S. Deports Illegal Indians In Shackles, Sparking Outrage, Congress MP Describes It As “Inhumane And Unacceptable.”
India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has told parliament the government is working with the US to ensure Indian citizens are not mistreated while being deported. His statement came a day after a US military flight brought back 104 Indians accused of entering the US illegally. One of the deportees told the BBC they had been handcuffed throughout the 40-hour flight, sparking criticism. But Jaishankar said he had been told by the US that women and children were not restrained. Deportation flights to India had been taking place for several years and US procedures allowed for the use of restraints, he added. Deportation...
Manchester United Fans Call for Luke Shaw’s Contract Termination Amid Frequent Injury Crisis
Manchester United fans are calling for Luke Shaw’s contract to be terminated after the player picked up another injury in training. Shaw had just returned from injury after missing the last 16 games for Manchester United. The player hasn’t started a game for the Red Devils in almost a year due to a succession of muscle injuries and has only made three appearances as a substitute under new head coach Ruben Amorim, according to @ChrisWheelerDM. @utdreport, an account that specializes in providing Manchester United updates on X, posted the news of Luke Shaw’s latest injury. Reactions from fans flooded in,...
Lagos State Governor Celebrates AFDB President At 65
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday celebrated the President of African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Ayodeji Adesina as he clocked 65-year-old.Sanwo-olu who had posted on his social media stated: “We celebrate your remarkable journey and contributions to the African Development Bank Group and the African continent.“Your leadership, vision, and dedication to sustainable development have inspired countless individuals and transformed lives across nations.“As you celebrate today, Dr Adesina, may you reflect on your achievements with pride and look forward to new opportunities to make an even more significant impact.“Wishing you joy, good health, and continued success in all your...
Nigerian Comedian Send His Children To School Abroad To Avoid Bullying, Urge Government To Fix The Medical Sector
Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has opened up on reasons he relocated his family to the United Kingdom, citing concerns over bullying in Nigerian schools.Speaking on the ‘Uncolored’ podcast, where he revealed that his children have been living in the UK for the past two years.“My kids don’t live in the country [Nigeria] anymore. They have been in the UK for two years now. It started by accident, my first son has been there since 2021 in a boarding house.”Ugboma disclosedThe comedian stated he chose not to send his children to a Nigerian boarding school due to bullying,...
