King Charles has supported UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in his rejection of reparations for slavery, arguing that while no one can undo the past, they can pledge to learn from it and come up with innovative solutions to address persistent injustices. The monarch and new head of the Commonwealth stressed the significance of…
Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has voiced concerns about the amount of debt in his country, saying that he left it with roughly $70 billion, which included $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account and a $45 billion reserve. Obasanjo, who bemoaned the nation’s inadequate leadership, said that his government had a…
Despite maintaining that Lionel Messi is the “best” player in the world, Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has announced Vinícius Júnior as this year’s Ballon d’Or winner. Martino thinks Júnior and Rodri, a midfielder for Manchester City, should both receive the honor. Júnior contributed 11 assists and 24 goals to Real Madrid’s La…
The Nigerian government’s strong military and police presence in the southeast has drawn criticism from Nollywood star Kanayo O. Kanayo. Kanayo compared his trip from Ibadan to Lagos in a video posted to his Instagram page, claiming that he did not come across any army or police checkpoints along the 80-kilometer drive. He said that…
Following a council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced the dissolution of the Ministries of Niger Delta and Sports Development. The National Sports Commission, which will supervise sports activities throughout Nigeria, will take over the duties previously held by the Ministry of Sports Development. All regional development…
Under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, Nigerian Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has promised to guarantee that every region in Abuja has access to essential infrastructure. Wike made this announcement during the opening of a 3.2-kilometer dual road project that would connect Mabushi District with Ahmadu Bello Way. Other road networks in the…
The signing of a N75,000 minimum salary for state employees by Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris marks a critical turning point in the history of the nation. In front of the National Labour Congress (NLC) leaders, who were led by National President Joe Ajaero, the new wage was signed in Birnin Kebbi. Idris promised that the…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers, according to Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The President sacked Uju-Ken Ohanenye as Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John as Minister of Tourism; Tahir Mamman as Minister of Education; Abdullahi Gwarzo as Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development; and Jamila Ibrahim as Minister of…
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has made hints about joining the Premier League again. Prior to his dismissal in April 2021, he had won the competition three times, most recently at Tottenham. In addition, Mourinho spent two and a half seasons as manager of Manchester United, winning the League Cup and Europa League while guiding…
The Nigerian Federal Government has reaffirmed its stance against attempts to break up the country, stating that its unity is non-negotiable. Minister of Defence Mohammed Abubakar Badaru reaffirmed this during a peace meeting in Plateau State, stating that secession is not an option for any region. He also expressed displeasure over ongoing violent clashes in…