Written by The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on Sunday paid tribute to the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a true soldier of Christ. The 23rd Chief of Army Staff died on November 56, 2024 died in Lagos after a brief illness. Speaking during an inter-denominational … Continue reading “VIDEO: ‘True Soldier Of Christ’, CDS Oluyede Pays Tribute To Ex-COAS Lagbaja”
One of Nigeria’s and Africa’s most celebrated disc jockeys, DJ Neptune, says there is a need for African creatives to own their own streaming platforms. “We, as African creatives, need to start thinking towards the direction of owning our own streaming platforms because we have the numbers,” the 35-year-old, whose real name is Imohiosen … Continue reading “Why African Creatives Need To Own Streaming Platforms – DJ Neptune”
The Taliban government expressed its disappointment Sunday that it was not invited to the COP30 conference despite Afghanistan being one of the nations most vulnerable to climate change. The 30th UN Climate Change Conference opens Monday and is set to draw representatives from dozens of countries to Brazil. Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) … Continue reading “Taliban Govt Protests No Invitation To UN Climate Summit”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given property owners who violated land use regulations in parts of Abuja, the nation’s capital, a final 14-day grace period to pay a N5 million conversion fee. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications … Continue reading “Wike Approves Final 14-Day Grace For FCT Land Use Defaulters”
Morocco has recorded the biggest victory in U-17 World Cup history, thrashing New Caledonia 16-0 to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive. The result surpassed Spain’s previous record of a 13-0 win over New Zealand. The match, which took place on Sunday, saw a relentless Moroccan attack, with Abdelali Eddaoudi … Continue reading “Morocco Thrash New Caledonia 16-0 To Set New U-17 World Cup Record”
La Liga leaders Real Madrid were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, giving champions Barcelona a chance to close in on them. Xabi Alonso’s side moved five points clear of Villarreal in second and six ahead of the third-placed Catalans, who visit Celta Vigo later on. Rayo battled strongly … Continue reading “Liga Leaders Real Madrid Drop Points In Rayo Draw”
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola’s 1000th game in management with a statement 3-0 win over Liverpool to close to within four points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. Erling Haaland shrugged off missing an early penalty to head in his 99th Premier League goal before Nico Gonzalez’s deflected effort and a wonder strike from Jeremy … Continue reading “Man City Crush Liverpool To Close In On Premier League Leaders Arsenal”
Air travel in the United States could soon “slow to a trickle,” authorities warned Sunday as thousands more flights were cancelled or delayed and passengers faced chaos triggered by the federal government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the number of flights being snarled or cut would multiply if the funding impasse between Democrats … Continue reading “US Air Travel Could ‘Slow To A Trickle’ As Shutdown Bites — Transport Secretary”
At least four people were killed and over 30 were injured in violence on Sunday at a prison in Ecuador involving firearms and explosives, authorities said, the latest spasm of prison unrest in the South American country. Ecuadorian prisons have become operational centers for rival drug-trafficking gangs, with over 500 inmates killed in fighting … Continue reading “Four Dead, Dozens Injured In Ecuadoran Prison Clash”
The CAF World Cup playoffs are just around the corner, with Nigeria set to face Gabon in the semifinals of the qualifiers. The match will take place on November 13, while the winners will advance to the final three days later. Both nations have key players who carry significant responsibility for their teams, and three … Continue reading “Osimhen, Aubameyang and Bouanga Set to Light Up Nigeria v Gabon Clash”