Written by US President Donald Trump said Monday he had received an MRI scan during a recent hospital visit, providing an explanation for the first time for why he underwent a second medical exam in a year. The Republican billionaire — who turns 80 in June — has been accused of a lack of transparency over his … Continue reading “Trump Undergoes MRI Scan”
Juventus on Monday sacked coach Igor Tudor after the Serie A club’s 1-0 defeat by Lazio meant they had accumulated just five points in their last five matches. Men’s first team coach Massimiliano Brambilla will be on the bench for the match against Udinese on Wednesday, the Turin club said. “Juventus FC announces that … Continue reading “Juventus Sack Coach Igor Tudor”
Ten people went on trial in Paris Monday, charged with sexist online harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case linked to unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady in France and beyond. The trial comes after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the … Continue reading “10 People Go On Trial Over Online Harassment Of French First Lady”
Serie A leaders Napoli could be without Kevin De Bruyne until early 2026 after the club confirmed he had suffered a hamstring injury. The former Manchester City midfielder was hurt while scoring a penalty in his team’s 3-1 home victory over Inter Milan on Saturday. After converting his spot kick, the 34-year-old Belgian froze … Continue reading “Napoli’s De Bruyne Unlikely To Play Again This Year”
The world’s oldest head of state, Paul Biya, extended his more than four-decade rule, securing an eighth term in Cameroon’s presidential poll, the Constitutional Council announced Monday, results which his rival swiftly rejected. Biya, 92, was re-elected with 53.7 percent of the vote in the central African country, according to official results announced by … Continue reading “Cameroon Presidential Rival Rejects Re-Election Of Paul Biya As A ‘Masquerade’”
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured Nigerians of adequate Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) supply during the festive season. The industrialist gave the assurance on Sunday while announcing the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd. According to him, prices of petrol will … Continue reading “There Will Be No Petrol Scarcity During Ember Months, Dangote Assures Nigerians”
From my part of the country, there is a proverb that carries the weight of ancestral wisdom and the sting of moral clarity: Aje ke l’ana, omo ku l’eni. Tani ko mo pe aje to ke l’ana lo pa omo je? Meaning: The witch cried last night, and the child died this morning. Who doesn’t … Continue reading “Coup scare, military shakeup and Nigeria’s democratic health- By Kunle Somorin”
In October 2023, a remarkable event occurred in the Nigerian National Assembly. It was a citizen presenting the most eloquent testimony against corruption to the Senate. “Let the fight against corruption begin from this hallowed chamber,” he advocated. His identity: Ola Olukoyede. He got his confirmation, detonating a live political landmine as he … Continue reading “Economic and Financial Collusion Commission – By Sonala Olumhense”
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting November 1, 2025. NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the strike directive was issued after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier given to the Federal Government over unresolved demands. This latest … Continue reading “Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike On November 1”
Billionaire and entrepreneur, Femi Otedola, has described plan by the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, to expand capacity of the facility from 600, 000 barrels per day to 1.4 millionb/d as an investment that will be passed down to generations. Otedola praised Dangote in a post on X on Sunday. While announcing … Continue reading “Dangote’s Investments Will Define Generations, Otedola Hails Refinery Expansion”