Author: Akintayo Adams

Piers Morgan has taken a fresh swipe at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, calling him a “complete idiot” and questioning his ability to lead the club to success. Morgan, a longtime supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, also reiterated his belief that Ten Hag’s management style is ill-suited for handling top-tier talent, including Ronaldo. In an interview with talkSPORT, Morgan criticized Ten Hag’s approach to managing star players, mentioning that the Dutch manager has struggled with figures like Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford. He contrasted this with Ten Hag’s ability to manage players from Ajax or those less experienced on…

Valentine Obienyem, media aide to Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, has refuted claims that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Obi and his wife, Margaret. In a statement on Tuesday, Obienyem clarified that the reports were baseless, stating that the rumors began on Saturday but were quickly debunked. Obienyem noted that Obi was not in Anambra State during the alleged incident but was instead attending engagements in Rwanda. Obi has since returned to Nigeria and is currently in Edo State, engaged in political and national activities. “There was no DSS operation at his residence, and no arrest was…

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected with 94.65 percent of the vote, according to the country’s electoral authority, ANIE. Over 5.3 million people cast their vote for Tebboune, securing his second five-year term. His competitors, moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist Youcef Aouchiche, received 3.17 percent and 2.16 percent of the vote, respectively. Tebboune’s focus during the election was on increasing voter turnout, as the previous election in 2019 saw over 60 percent abstention following mass protests. However, ANIE did not disclose the total voter turnout in this recent election. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…

Huawei, on Tuesday, introduced the Mate XT, claimed to be the world’s first trifold smartphone, just hours after Apple unveiled its AI-focused iPhone 16. The Mate XT, showcased by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the company’s Shenzhen headquarters, features a distinctive red and gold design and will be available for purchase starting September 20, with prices beginning at 19,999 yuan ($2,800). The Huawei Mate XT features three modules, offering a versatile display experience that can be used as a single-screen, dual-screen, or fully unfolded triple-screen device. When fully opened, the phone’s thickness is reduced to just 3.6mm (on the non-camera…

The Palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, and other parts of Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, were heavily flooded. Reports indicate that the Shehu has taken refuge at the Government House due to the severity of the flooding. Residents from affected areas, including Lagos Street, Modugari, Post Office, and Gwange, are struggling to save their properties and ensure their safety. Usman Babagana, a local, mentioned that while there were early warnings about the flood, many residents didn’t take them seriously due to a lack of alternative accommodations. Buba Jibril, a pedestrian caught in the flood near the Post Office,…

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A court in Vietnam has sentenced journalist and political activist Nguyen Vu Binh to seven years in prison on charges of producing propaganda against the state, as reported by his sister. Binh, who previously served almost five years in jail in the early 2000s, had written about sensitive topics like corruption, land rights, and the environment. Despite claiming his innocence and asserting his right to freedom of speech during the trial in Hanoi, the 55-year-old was handed the prison sentence in a country known for its strict control on dissent. Vietnam is ranked as the world’s third-largest jailer of journalists…

Former Nigerian international Victor Moses has officially joined English Premier League side Luton Town, the club has confirmed. The 33-year-old winger became a free agent after departing from Spartak Moscow, where he had played since 2021. Luton Town manager Rob Edwards expressed confidence in Moses’ ability to strengthen the team as they aim to secure promotion. Edwards praised Moses’ versatility and experience, noting his ability to play in various positions, including both wings and as a number ten. He highlighted Moses’ tactical awareness, gained from playing for numerous clubs under different managers, and emphasized that his arrival would provide strong…

Sir Keir Starmer’s upcoming address to the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is significant, as it marks the first time in 15 years that a British prime minister has spoken at the annual meeting of Britain’s trade unions. His speech is expected to highlight Labour’s intent to rebuild relationships between business and unions while addressing the country’s economic challenges after nearly 15 years of Conservative rule. Starmer’s focus will be on advocating for partnership over division and stressing that Labour is working to end industrial unrest. Policies like renationalizing the railways, banning practices such as “fire and rehire,” and eliminating zero-hour…

The Federal Government’s revenue from Value Added Tax (VAT) surged to ₦1.56 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 9.11% increase from the ₦1.43 trillion recorded in Q1 2024. This is according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on VAT revenue collection. The breakdown of VAT receipts shows that local payments contributed ₦792.58 billion, foreign VAT payments amounted to ₦395.74 billion, while VAT from imports reached ₦372.95 billion in Q2 2024. NBS highlighted significant growth across various sectors:“On a quarter-on-quarter basis, human health and social work activities recorded the highest growth rate at…