Written by By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Fresh uncertainty has gripped Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as its National Working Committee, NWC, abruptly postponed the 103rd National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting earlier scheduled for today. The decision was taken by the National Working Committee, NWC, at an emergency meeting, in exercise of its powers under Section 29 (2)(b) … Continue reading “PDP’s NWC postpones 103rd NEC meeting”
By Dickson Omobola The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government remained committed to creating a conducive environment for both local and international airlines to thrive. Keyamo said this, yesterday, while receiving British Airways’ management team in Nigeria, led by Alan Campbell and Moran Birger, in Abuja. The … Continue reading “FG, British Airways seek fair competition, mutual growth”
“They have not to recapitulate the past, but to build up the future”– Karl Marx In the discussion of the “National Question”, we Nigerians must not be reduced to recapitulating the past but actually to be seized with building up the future of our country. We must be made aware that the “National Question” remains a recurring … Continue reading “The National Assembly, the Nation-State and the “National Question” (2), by Usman Sarki”
On a day that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, called a roundtable on broadband with the various industry stakeholders, I couldn’t be there but was connected virtually through the same technology that was enjoying appreciable focus and some kind of understandable admiration because of its near infinite possibilities. I had to demonstrate that the future of … Continue reading “A Broadband Roundtable gives hope for fresh investment and opportunities, by Okoh Aihe”
— Fake soldier also apprehended By Dayo Johnson, Akure Police in Ondo State have arrested a 37-year-old man, identified as Omokinwa Ademola, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Joy Jimoh, following an alleged domestic dispute in Idanre area of the state. According to local sources, the disagreement reportedly stemmed from a financial issue … Continue reading “Man arrested over alleged assault leading to girlfriend’s death in Ondo”
Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13 games. A Maksims Tonisevs own-goal and Eberechi Eze’s strike rounded … Continue reading “England Rout Latvia To Qualify For World Cup”
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have foiled a planned kidnapping and armed attack at Byazhin Forest, Abuja. The police disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday by the FCT Police Command, Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh. The force said the operation, conducted on October 10, led to the … Continue reading “Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Recover Weapons In Forest Operation”
South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal were the most impressive winners, hammering Mauritania 4-0, while Ivory Coast beat Kenya 3-0 and South Africa were also 3-0 winners, against Rwanda. The trio will join … Continue reading “Ivory Coast, Senegal, South Africa Qualify For 2026 World Cup”
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history at the age of 40 on Tuesday against Hungary. Ronaldo netted his 40th and 41st qualifying goals, overtaking retired Guatemala international Carlos Ruiz, who scored 39 between 1998 and 2016. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner levelled for Portugal against Hungary in … Continue reading “Ronaldo Becomes All-Time Top World Cup Qualifying Scorer”
Hamas tightened its grip on Gaza’s ruined cities Tuesday, launching a crackdown and executing alleged collaborators, even as US President Donald Trump vowed to disarm the group. The Israeli military said the remains of four more hostages held in Gaza were transferred to the Red Cross, a day after Hamas handed over the bodies … Continue reading “Hamas Launches Gaza Crackdown As Trump Vows To Disarm Group”