The President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets with Xi Jinping, Chinese President in Beijing, to discuss the reformation of the nation’s economy and “to establish a high-level community to foster robust development, stability, and security across the West African sub-region.”President Tinubu revealed on his X handle that aside signing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), their discussion as well centered on strengthening both nations cooperation.PBAT surmised that the partnership will yield benefit for both parties, contribute to the immense growth across Africa while he is on the path of implementing a business friendly environments investors.While expressing his happiness...
CANCER: PRINCESS OF WALES EXCRUCIATING JOURNEY OF CHEMOTHERAPY
The Princess of Wales, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton who have been battling with cancer while undergoing chemotherapy in a message on the social medium platform announced that she has completed her treatment.Catherine who attached a video of her family to the post where she was enjoying a simple summer outing with her family in appreciation to life as she shares her fears during the excruciating nine months journey.“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as...
BUCKINGHAM PALACE WARMLY RECEIVES NIGERIA PRESIDENT ON SPECIAL REQUEST
The president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was warmly received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, London, on the 11th September in a private meeting.The meeting which was held at the Monarch’s request highlighted “the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”This was revealed in a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.According to the statement, both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change. President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities for collaboration in anticipation...
“I INTEND TO LEAD A GOVERNMENT THAT LISTENS, LEARNS AND DELIVERS.” WALES FIRST FEMALE FIRST MINISTER.
Following a vote in the Senedd, the Welsh Government has confirmed Eluned Morgan as the nation’s first female First Minister.This came after the resignation of her predecessor, Vaughan Gething whose leadership was mired in controversy after he accepted donations from a man twice convicted of environmental offences during his election campaign.Gething announced his resignation as First minister and Welsh Labour leader after four ministers resigned from his government. The departing ministers stated that Gething’s position was not tenable following his defeat in a motion of no confidence. That motion had been tabled amid concerns about donations to Gething’s leadership campaign and his dismissal...
UN CHIEF, ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT, OTHERS CALL FOR AFRICA TO BE GIVEN PERMANENT SEAT AT THE UNSC
United Nation chief, António Guterres has called for Africa to be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, a reform aimed at making the body more representative and globally credible.Speaking at the Security Council Guterres said the current composition of the Council was archaic and undermined the body’s legitimacy.“We cannot accept that the world’s preeminent peace and security body lacks a permanent voice for a continent of well over a billion people, nor can we accept that Africa’s views are undervalued on questions of peace and security, both on the continent and around the world.”The five permanent members...
FAO TRAINS TRAINERS ON FODDER PRODUCTION. By Morgan DIM.
The Food and Agricultural Organization FAO, of the United Nations has concluded a week-long training of trainers, TOT, workshop on fodder production to strengthen livestock sustainability in northeast Nigeria.A statement made available to newsmen by the FAO Communication Specialist Mr. David Karl’s Tsokar explained that the event which took place in Maiduguri, Borno State involved government extension workers and FAO implementing partners from Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Taraba states.He disclosed that the workshop was aimed at enhancing participants’ capacity in alternative fodder production techniques.Funded by the government of Norway the FAO’s initiative tends to equip farmers with relevant skills to...
ADEMOLA’S ATALANTA FALL SHORT AS REAL MADRID WIN SIXTH UEFA SUPER CUP. By: Ibidunni Doyinsola
The 2024 UEFA Super Cup Final did not disappoint. The winner of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League came to play the first official European club tie of the season. The anticipation in the build-up to this game was great, as fans wanted to see big-name signing Kylian Mbappe make his debut and last season’s UEFA Europa League final hero Ademola Lookman do his magic.The match was held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, with over 56,042 people in attendance to watch the match. Atalanta was missing Giuseppe Scamacca, a crucial part of the team’s attack, and...
PFA NAME COLE PALMER YOUNG PLAYER OF 2023/24 SEASON By Oluwasegun Aminu
Chelsea winger Cole Palmer has been named the PFA (Professional Football Association) young player for 2023/24 season on the 20th of August 2024.His first season at Stamford Bridge was an undeniable success, the 22-year-old player scoring 25 goals with 15 assists in his 45 games in all competitions, following his move from Manchester City.With 22 goals and 11 assists in 33 Premier League games, Palmer’s goal contribution of more than one per league game (79.3 minutes) meant he was recognized with a string of personal honors: Chelsea Player of the Year voted for by the fans, the Players’ Player of...
Bayern Munich Thrash Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in UCL Record WinBy Ibidunni Doyinsola
Bayern Munich hosted Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb at the Allianz Arena in their 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League opener, making it the first time the German side competed in the tournament’s new group stage format. The Allianz Arena, which will also host this season’s final, saw Bayern deliver a historic 9-2 victory, setting a new record for the largest winning margin in the competition’s history.Bayern Munich manager, Vincent Kompany opted for a 4-2-3-1 setup, featuring Manuel Neuer between the posts and Harry Kane as the central striker.Dinamo Zagreb, managed by Sergej Jakirović, opted for a defensive 5-3-2 formation, packing five defenders...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Thaddeus Attah of the Labour Party as winner of the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
Prof Funmilayo Odukoya, who is the INEC Returning Officer, made the declaration on Sunday at the Collation Centre, Lagos State Model Nursery and Primary School, Marwa, Lekki 1. Attah won with 24,075 votes, beating his counterparts, Olubankole Wellington of the Peoples Democratic Party, who had 18,666 votes, and Babjide Obanikoro of the APC, who had 16, 901 votes.