Written by The Department of State Services (DSS) has terminated the employment of 115 personnel as part of ongoing reforms within the agency. The Service, in a statement, cautioned the public to avoid any dealings with the dismissed individuals, some of whom are reportedly still posing as DSS operatives. “As part of the ongoing reforms in the […]
The House of Representatives has reversed its earlier decision to suspend plenary for a week, initially intended to pressure the Federal Government to pay local contractors owed various sums of money. On Tuesday, during an executive session, lawmakers expressed displeasure at the poor implementation of the capital component of the 2024 and 2025 budgets. They […]
The Federal High Court, Lagos, has restrained the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and other security agencies from arresting human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore. It also restrained them from intimidating or declaring the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) wanted. READ ALSO: Sowore Remains Wanted, We’ll Do Everything To Get Him … Continue reading “Court Stops Police From Declaring Sowore Wanted”
Newcastle secured a third successive Champions League win as Dan Burn’s thunderous header inspired a cathartic 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Burn struck in eye-catching style in the first half at St James’ Park and Joelinton netted after the interval to wrap up Newcastle’s fifth successive home win in all competitions. Newcastle’s … Continue reading “Newcastle Sink Bilbao To Extend Champions League Winning Streak”
ChatGPT creator OpenAI, the world’s largest private company, is asking the US government to provide loan guarantees for its massive infrastructure expansion that will eventually cost more than $1 trillion. Speaking at a Wall Street Journal business conference, OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar explained that government backing could help attract the enormous investment needed for … Continue reading “OpenAI Seeks Government Backing To Boost AI Investments”
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has scored his first Champions League hat-trick, bagging three goals as Galatasaray trounced Dutch outfit Ajax 3-0 on Wednesday night. The Super Eagle opened the scoresheet in the 59th minute of the game with a header. Osimhen converted from the spot in the 66th minute and completed the hat-trick 12 … Continue reading “Osimhen Scores His First Champions League Hat-Trick”
Amanda Anisimova pulled off a stellar comeback on Wednesday to get the better of Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-2 and book her spot in the last four of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Making her tournament debut this week, the fourth-seeded Anisimova secured the runner-up spot in the Serena Williams Group behind Elena Rybakina. … Continue reading “Anisimova Beats Swiatek To Reach WTA Finals Last Four”
The United States on Wednesday threatened to oppose the renewal of a UN peacekeeping mission to Abyei, a disputed region between war-torn Sudan and South Sudan, unless both sides uphold a 2011 peace deal. At a UN Security Council meeting, the US ambassador laid down Washington’s conditions for renewing the mandate of the United … Continue reading “US Threatens To Pull Support For UN Peace Mission In Abyei”
New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly for Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to be their next mayor, setting up a likely showdown with his political foe, President Donald Trump. Here are five things to know about the candidate’s history-making victory, and what comes as he prepares to take office on January 1: Landslide Victory Mamdani, … Continue reading “Five Things To Know About New York’s New Mayor”
Inter Milan and AC Milan moved one step closer to a new stadium of their own on Wednesday after completing the purchase of the iconic San Siro, which is set for demolition. The two Serie A clubs announced “the signing of the deed of sale with the Municipality of Milan,” little more than a … Continue reading “Inter, AC Milan Complete Purchase Of San Siro”