Briton Matthew Smith, the partner of former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries, leaves court in Central Islip, New York on December 3, 2024. Photo: Bryan R. SMITH / AFPSource: AFP The partner of the ex-CEO of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing line pleaded not guilty Tuesday in US federal court to charges of sex … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said the 36 state governors are committed to achieving a completely autonomous local government to ensure development in the grassroots. The Chairman of NGF and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, said the ruling of the Supreme Court was in order, noting that it would help ensure economic viability of … Read more
This is not the kind of material I want to be writing at this time but necessity has placed it upon me to do so, in case somebody finds it useful and may want to act for the good of society. Writing technology can sometimes place the writer at that hyper level of fantasy where … Read more
Stakeholders have been raising concerns over Nigeria’s escalating plastic pollution crisis, describing recycling as an inadequate solution to the country’s environmental challenges. The call was made during a two-day media workshop in Lagos on the United Nations Plastic Treaty process, organised by the Pan-African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) with support from the Global Greengrants … Read more
Victor Osimhen is currently Nigeria’s biggest footballer, plying his trade in the European football leaguesThe Galatasaray loan star wears an iconic mask that has become his brand since his eye injury in 2021A fan lookalike dressed to resemble the Super Eagles forward has been spotted in Enugu City in Nigeria Galatasaray Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s … Read more
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has reiterated his stance that his team is not currently in contention for the Premier League title, despite their position in the league table. As they prepare for their upcoming match against Southampton on Wednesday, Chelsea find themselves tied for second place with Arsenal. However, both teams trail the leaders, Liverpool, … Read more
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has lifted restrictions on Licensed Pension Fund Administrators (LPFAs) investing in commercial papers where capital market operators act as Issuing and Paying Agents (IPAs). This decision was announced through a circular issued by the commission on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the circular, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has … Read more
A fire incident has razed the office of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ika North East Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Olumekun said the commission at its regular meeting took note of a … Read more
Former Bolivian president (1993-1997 and 2002-2003) Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada (R) fled to the United States after deadly protests over his plans to export natural gas. Photo: Leila MACOR / AFPSource: AFP A Bolivian court has sentenced ex-president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada in absentia to six years and three months in prison for handing out … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given an order for the immediate rehabilitation of public schools in the Kabusa community of Abuja. Wike, who lamented the dilapidated nature of the structures, said if President Bola Tinubu sees the status of the schools, he would lose his job as a Minister. … Read more