Written by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday celebrated his wife’s 65th birthday, saying Nigeria owes the First Lady a lot. In a statement, the President described Oluremi as the love of his life and a steadfast source of strength through years of political struggle and public service. He said his wife had been his anchor during … Continue reading “‘Nigeria Owes You A Lot,’ Tinubu Hails Wife On 65th Birthday”
Thousands of Filipinos marched in Manila on Sunday to vent their anger over a ballooning scandal involving bogus flood-control projects believed to have cost taxpayers billions of dollars. Rage over the so-called ghost infrastructure projects has been mounting in the Southeast Asian country since President Ferdinand Marcos put them centre stage in a July state … Continue reading “Thousands Take To Streets As Philippines Protests Flood Control Fraud”
Britain and Portugal were on Sunday expected to recognise a Palestinian state, ahead of a key week at the UN’s gathering where a suite of nations are set to do the same to pressure Israel over Gaza. A growing number of longtime Israeli allies have shifted positions in recent months as Israel has intensified … Continue reading “UK, Portugal To Recognise Palestinian State Ahead Of UN Debate”
US President Donald Trump and top officials in his administration will lead tributes to Charlie Kirk on Sunday at a stadium gathering in Arizona, after the influential conservative activist was gunned down last week. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university as part of … Continue reading “Trump To Lead Tributes At Memorial For US Conservative Leader Kirk”
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a “one-time” payment imposed only on new applicants. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in announcing the major fee increase on Friday, said it would be paid annually, and … Continue reading “New $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies To Only New Applicants — White House”
In an unprecedented twist, Thelma Lawson and Bright ‘Morgan’ Mbata were evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 10 immediately after the Saturday night party, leaving housemates and fans stunned. This marks the first time this season that eviction occurred on a Saturday. Viewers had expected the regular Sunday live show, making the announcement even … Continue reading “Thelma Lawson, Bright Morgan Evicted From BBN S10 In Fresh Twist”
It’s five wins for five in the league. Arne Slot’s men continue to prove themselves capable of scoring more than their opponents, even if they haven’t quite mastered how to stop the other team from scoring in the first place. But a win is a win, at the end of the day, and the Reds … Continue reading “Arne Slot Praises Liverpool Mentality After Merseyside Derby Win”
Merseyside Derby days are traditionally days that are feisty grinds that make for dour – if compelling – gameplay. While today’s match did reflect some of that traditional grit and moments of discomfort, it was a relatively straight-forward victory for the Reds. And given there was no need for a last-gasp goal, perhaps it feels … Continue reading “Digging Deeper Into Liverpool’s 2-1 Victory Over Everton”
The Liverpool Offside community is deeply saddened to report the sudden passing of 47-year-old Matt Beard, who was formerly the manager of Liverpool FC Women and was a giant in the women’s game. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, as well as to all who worked with him over his long career … Continue reading “Footballing World Shocked and Saddened by Loss of Matt Beard”
The Kansas City Chiefs have had plenty of trouble moving the ball in their 0-2 start to the season. Last season they finished ninth in EPA per play and so far they’re at 16th. The loss of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy has truly stifled their offense so far. Rice is suspended for six games. … Continue reading “Xavier Worthy injury: What status means for Week 3 vs. Giants”