Written by Britain’s transport department Sunday approved a £2.2-billion ($2.96-billion) plan for a new runway at London’s Gatwick Airport, months after Heathrow unveiled plans for a third runway, according to a government document. Such expansions are rare in Europe, where countries are split between efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the needs of the aviation … Continue reading “UK Approves Plans For New Runway At Gatwick Airport”
Niger Delta rights activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has said that the people of Rivers State deserve to know the terms of agreement between Governor Siminilayi Fubara and President Bola Tinubu before the six-month emergency rule ended in the state. Briggs, who stated this on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, warned that Fubara might find himself in … Continue reading “Rivers People Deserve To Know What Fubara Agreed With Tinubu — Ann-Kio Briggs”
Josephine “Joanna” Iwoh and Unekwuojo “Kulture” Ameh became the latest housemates to exit Big Brother Naija Season 10 during Sunday’s live eviction, themed “Ten Over Ten.” Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, dressed in a Sonny Okosun-inspired outfit, announced their eviction in front of shocked housemates and an equally stunned live audience. The announcement followed the close … Continue reading “Joanna, Kulture Evicted From BBN S10”
The Federal Government has announced its plans to achieve 95 per cent digital literacy among Nigerians by 2030, with a specific target of training and empowering at least 30 million citizens by 2027. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Abdullahi, represented by the agency’s Director of Stakeholder Management, Aristotle Onumo, … Continue reading “FG Sets 2030 Target For 95% Digital Literacy”
France’s planned recognition of a Palestinian state will not include the opening of an embassy until Hamas frees the hostages it is holding in Gaza, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview that aired Sunday. “It will be, for us, a requirement very clearly before opening, for instance, an embassy in Palestine,” Macron told … Continue reading “France’s Macron Says No Embassy In Palestine Until Gaza Hostages Freed”
The Enugu State Government has condemned the brutal killing of Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya of the Nsukka Catholic Diocese, who was murdered by gunmen on Friday, along the Alumona–Eha Ndiagu road in Nsukka Local Government Area. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the Catholic community and beyond, was described by the state government … Continue reading “Enugu Govt Condemns Murder Of Catholic Priest, Places ₦10m Bounty On Killers”
Recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada and Australia on Sunday drew sharply contrasting reactions, with Palestinians in Gaza hailing it as a sign of hope while Israelis voiced anger and concern. In Gaza, many saw the recognition as an affirmation of their existence after nearly two years of war between Hamas and … Continue reading “Gazans Hail, Israelis Condemn Western Recognition Of Palestinian State”
Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi returned from an ankle injury to deliver a standout performance and win the Man of the Match award in Fulham’s Premier League victory over Brentford. Mikkel Damsgaard gave Brentford an early lead in the 20th minute, but Alex Iwobi drew Fulham level in the 38th minute with a composed finish. … Continue reading “Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi Makes the Difference in Fulham’s Win Over Brentford”
Trabzonspor and Gaziantep F.K. shared the spoils in their game week six Turkish Süper Lig clash, with a 1-1 draw. Kevin Rodrigues opened the scoring for Gaziantep, before Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu equalized to rescue Trabzonspor from defeat. Despite dominating the game, the hosts had to settle for a point. They were frustrated by the … Continue reading “Onuachu and André Onana Combine to Earn Trabzonspor Point Against Gaziantep”
Ex-Super Eagles star, Jonathan Akpoborie shared his blunt assessment of Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign. Akpoborie blamed the NFF of poor management, questionable coaching decisions, and a lack of proper preparation especially for away games. “Since they let José Peseiro go and appointed Finidi George, the only problem with the Super Eagles has been a … Continue reading “Super Eagles’ Biggest Problem is Poor Management – Akpoborie Blasts NFF”