Author: Akintayo Adams

UK Prime Minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer met with former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York on Thursday, ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. The meeting took place at Trump Tower during Starmer’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Despite past criticisms from Labour’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, who once called Trump a “racist KKK and Nazi sympathiser,” Lammy also attended the talks. Trump praised Starmer, calling him “very nice” and acknowledging his political success. In response, Starmer emphasized the importance of maintaining the UK’s strong relationship with the U.S. regardless of who holds…

Two boys, aged 13, have been sentenced to life with a minimum of eight years and six months for the murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai. The attack occurred on November 13 last year at Wolverhampton’s Stowlawn playing fields. The boys, 12 at the time, stabbed Seesahai in the heart and fractured his skull with a machete. The boys are the youngest convicted of knife murder in the UK since the 1993 case of James Bulger’s killers. During sentencing, Seesahai’s family described the crime as senseless. One of the boys also received a conviction for possessing a bladed weapon. Get instant…

According to Marca the winner of this year’s edition of football’s most coveted individual award has been revealed. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has reportedly been informed by France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, that he will win this year’s prestigious award. The official announcement is set for October 28. Vinicius Jr has had a stellar year, contributing significantly to Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title with six goals and five assists, including a decisive goal in the final. If he wins, the 24-year-old will become the first Brazilian to claim the prize since Kaká in 2007, breaking the…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has clarified that President Bola Tinubu was not responsible for the removal of the petroleum subsidy, despite his pronouncement that “subsidy is gone.” Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels TV, Dogara explained that the subsidy removal was already in place before Tinubu’s election, as there was no budget allocation for it approved by the National Assembly. Dogara acknowledged that while Nigerians are feeling the effects of the subsidy removal, it was a necessary step for the country’s progress. He emphasized the need for discussions focused on solutions rather than…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced that his phone line has been hacked. In a disclaimer posted on his official X account on Thursday, Mamman warned the public to avoid communicating through the compromised number and to disregard any requests for assistance. A follow-up statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, on Friday confirmed that unauthorized individuals are using the hacked line, particularly on WhatsApp. The ministry urged the public to stay cautious and report any suspicious messages. The issue has been reported to relevant authorities and is currently under investigation. Get…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Nigerian government has disbursed ₦24.78 billion to 991,261 poor households as part of its National Cash Transfer Program, aimed at easing economic hardship. This initiative is led by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and covers all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Badamasi Lawal, NSIPA’s National Coordinator, stated on Thursday that the disbursement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to alleviate the impact of inflation, which reached 32.15 percent in August. He noted that ₦3.83 billion was distributed to 153,038 households in August 2024, while ₦20.96 billion was shared among 838,223…

The first lady of Akwa Ibom state, Patience Umo Eno is dead. The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, made the announcement of the first lady’s death in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday. The statement revealed the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness. “She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended two officers from the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos following allegations related to Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky had claimed that his godfather and the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service arranged for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private apartment after his conviction in April for abusing naira notes. According to a memo signed by board secretary Ja’afaru Ahmed, the suspended officers are Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections at the Kirikiri Centre, and Sikiru Adekunle, also in charge at the same…

Israel’s defense ministry announced on Thursday that it has secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the U.S. to bolster its military efforts, including upgrades to its air defense systems. The package allocates $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion to enhance systems like the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and a high-powered laser defense system. This comes amid ongoing conflicts, with Israel battling Hamas militants in Gaza and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas condemned the U.S. for supplying Israel with weapons, accusing it of contributing to civilian casualties. Israel’s military has been heavily engaged, conducting…

In a surprising twist, Big Brother’s ‘No Loose Guard’ season saw the return of three evicted housemates—Chinwe, Rhuthee, and Dami. Disguised as ninjas, they re-entered the house on Thursday, freezing the current contestants with whipped cream before revealing their true identities, leaving everyone in shock. Their unexpected comeback has sparked excitement and speculation about their roles and how they might influence the game. Will they form new alliances, fuel rivalries, or completely shift the house dynamics? The return raises questions about their strategies and impact moving forward. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.