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LIVERPOOL EASE PAST AC MILAN 3-1 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER
< 1 mn read Liverpool started their Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday. Despite falling behind early to a Christian Pulisic goal, Liverpool responded strongly with goals from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai to secure the win. The match, held at the San Siro during Milan Fashion Week, showcased […]
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ SCORES AS REAL MADRID BEAT STUTTGART 3-1 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER
< 1 mn read Kylian Mbappé marked his Champions League debut for Real Madrid with a goal, helping the defending champions secure a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart on Tuesday. Mbappé opened the scoring early in the second half, bringing his total to five goals in seven matches across all competitions this season. Stuttgart responded quickly through Deniz Undav, who […]
HARRY KANE SCORES FOUR AS BAYERN MUNICH ROUT DINAMO ZAGREB 9-2
< 1 mn read Harry Kane netted four goals, including three penalties, as Bayern Munich defeated Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 at home on Tuesday, becoming the first team to score nine goals in a Champions League match. Kane’s hat trick in the second half took his Champions League tally to 33 goals, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s record of 30 for an […]
FCT MINISTER WIKE HOLDS CLOSED-DOOR MEETING WITH PDP BOT
< 1 mn read FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday with the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Senator Adolphus Wabara. Speculation suggests the meeting aimed to address the ongoing crisis within the party, particularly in Rivers State. The BoT had requested the meeting with Wike in August, […]
NIGERIA CALLS FOR UN TAX FRAMEWORK TO BOOST AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT
< 1 mn read On Tuesday, the Nigerian government highlighted the urgent need for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation to support economic development across Africa. Syndoph Endoni, Minister/Chargé d’Affaires Ad Interim of Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN, made this call during a side event at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New […]
LEBANON PAGER EXPLOSIONS: NINE DEAD, THOUSANDS INJURED
< 1 mn read Lebanon’s health minister reported that nine people were killed and around 2,800 injured on Tuesday when pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across the country. Among the victims was the son of Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Ammar, according to a source close to the group. Initial reports also mentioned the death of another lawmaker’s son, Hassan […]
KANO STATE ARSON CASE: FOUR WITNESSES TESTIFY AGAINST DEFENDANT
< 1 mn read The Kano State government presented four witnesses on Tuesday in the case against Shafiu Abubakar, who faces charges of arson, culpable homicide, attempted murder, and grievous hurt. The charges stem from an incident in which Abubakar allegedly set fire to a mosque in the Gezawa area of Kano, leading to the deaths of 23 worshippers. […]
THE PAGER: A HISTORY AND RECENT INCIDENTS
< 1 mn read The pager, the first compact mobile communication tool, revolutionized messaging when it entered the mass market. Although largely replaced by smartphones, pagers are still used today, especially for their reliability and ability to bypass mobile networks. This makes them valuable in sectors like healthcare, where their use persists in hospitals, particularly in the U.S. Pagers […]
CHEMICALS IN FOOD PACKAGING FOUND IN HUMAN BODIES
< 1 mn read More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, with some posing significant health risks, according to a study released Tuesday. Lead author Birgit Geueke from the Food Packaging Forum Foundation in Zurich stated that around 100 of these chemicals are of “high concern” to human health. Some […]
ASTON VILLA’S STYLISH RETURN TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
< 1 mn read Aston Villa marked their return to the Champions League with a 3-0 win against Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday, their first game in the tournament in 41 years. Villa boss Unai Emery had urged his team to secure three points in Bern as a tribute to the club’s former striker Gary Shaw, who passed […]
WIZKID DROPS FIRST SINGLE OF 2024, FEATURING BRENT FAIYAZ
< 1 mn read Multi-award-winning megastar Wizkid has unveiled his first single of 2024, following months of anticipation for his sixth album, Morayo. On September 17, 2024, Wizkid announced the release of a new song titled “Pieces Of My Heart,” featuring American R&B artist Brent Faiyaz. The track is set to drop on Friday, September 20, 2024. This release […]
SPOTIFY CELEBRATES WIZKID’S “OJUELEGBA” ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY
< 1 mn read Spotify, the leading online streaming platform, marked the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s iconic single “Ojuelegba” on Tuesday. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, announced that the song has surpassed 55 million streams since its release in 2014. Okumu highlighted the impact of “Ojuelegba” in a statement from Lagos, noting that Spotify has […]
GOVERNOR DR. AGBU KEFAS ANNOUNCES SIX-MONTH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION INITIATIVE IN TARABA STATE
< 1 mn read Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has launched an ambitious six-month project to construct and furnish primary and secondary schools across the 16 local government areas of Taraba State. The initiative will employ innovative building technology to ensure the creation of durable and effective learning environments. At Jauro-Yinu Primary School, Dr. Kefas kicked off the training for […]
TROOPS OF MULTINATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE (MNJTF) SCORE MAJOR SUCCESSES IN LAKE CHAD REGION OPERATIONS
< 1 mn read The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has achieved significant victories in their counter-terrorism efforts in the Lake Chad Region. Recently, they rescued Mrs. Gambo Genevieve, Head of Service at the Department of Physical Education in Logone and Chari, Cameroon, and five others. This rescue followed a distress call from locals in the villages of Gangawa […]
JULIUS ABURE-LED LABOUR PARTY (LP) DISPUTES CLAIMS OF SAVING PARTY FROM DEREGISTRATION
< 1 mn read The Julius Abure-led Labour Party (LP) has challenged the assertions made by the Stakeholders’ appointed Interim National Chairperson, Senator Nenadi Usman, who claimed that her committee’s actions prevented the LP’s deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh described Usman’s claims as […]
GOV. SEYI MAKINDE URGES CORPS MEMBERS TO EMBRACE PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES AND AVOID ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIORS
< 1 mn read During the closure of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course for corps members in Iseyin, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, represented by Commissioner for Youths and Sports Alhaja Wasilat Adegoke, emphasized the importance of engaging in productive activities and shunning anti-social behaviors. He encouraged the corps members to utilize the skills acquired during […]
SONIA APOLOGIZES TO JUDE IGHALO, REFLECTS ON THEIR RELATIONSHIP AND DIVORCE
< 1 mn read Sonia, the former wife of Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo, has publicly apologized to him following a series of social media exchanges. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sonia reflected on their time together and praised Ighalo as a “wonderful man,” acknowledging the struggles they faced during their relationship and subsequent divorce. She expressed her gratitude for […]
Enugu State Government Signs N40bn Deal with Jelfah Nigeria Ltd to Revitalize Sunrise Flour Mills
< 1 mn read On Tuesday, at the Government House in Enugu, the Enugu State Government and Jelfah Nigeria Ltd signed a major agreement to revive the long-moribund Sunrise Flour Mills. Under the deal: Jelfah Nigeria Ltd has acquired a 60% equity stake in Sunrise Flour Mills. The company will invest N24 billion into the mills, with N22 billion […]
PDP ACCUSES ISIEC OF EXTORTION AHEAD OF IMo COUNCIL ELECTIONS
< 1 mn read Ahead of the September 21, 2024, council elections in Imo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) of extorting its candidates. According to the PDP, candidates for councillorship and chairmanship positions are being asked to pay N50,000 and N200,000 respectively for “validation.” PDP’s CLAIMS Austine Nwachukwu, the […]
DANJUMA CALLS FOR END TO BANDITRY AND TERRORISM IN NIGERIA
< 1 mn read General Theophilus Danjuma, former Minister of Defense and Chief of Army Staff, has called upon Chief of Defense Staff General Christopher Musa and other service chiefs to end banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. Speaking at the book launch of “Big Boots: Lessons from My Military Service” by retired Major General Solomon Udounwa, Danjuma emphasized that […]