Joseph Boakai, left, and George Weah. Image by CNN President George Weah of Liberia concedes victory following a close run-off election. President George Weah of Liberia has acknowledged the victory of opposition candidate Joseph Boakai following a closely contested run-off election. Weah, a former soccer star, reached out to Boakai after the National Elections […]
Ibrahim says he is heartbroken to not get the chance to participate in the World Cup. Image by PALESTINIAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ‘Star defender’ of Palestinian football stuck in Gaza. The continuous bombardment contrasts sharply with the familiar sounds of cheering fans and referees blowing whistles that 21-year-old Ibrahim Abuimeir, a member of the […]
Attempts to remove debris from the tunnel entrance have been unsuccessful thus far. Image by BBC Rescuers in Uttarakhand, India, are exploring innovative approaches to save workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel Rescue efforts in India for 41 workers trapped in a tunnel for eight days are undergoing a shift as initial plans to insert […]
Petroleum tankers Petrol tanker driver refuted claim of protest. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers’ Petroleum Tanker Drivers section has denied reports that its members are organizing a demonstration. Mr Augustine Egbon, National Chairman of the PTD, stated in an Abuja statement on Monday that the union’s members had no plans to […]
Labour party Imo Lp members protest over result. Members of the Imo State Labour Party protested at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Owerri, the state capital, on Monday over the claimed delay in issuing the Certified True Copy result of the state’s just ended governorship election. Calistus Ihejiagwa, the state chairman […]
Health workers Tinubu concerned about health workers. President Bola Tinubu is concerned about a large departure of health personnel from the country in pursuit of brighter pastures, according to Salma Anas, his Special Adviser on Public Health Matters. Anas stated this Monday at the 2023 annual conference of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists in […]
Court Lagos Judge – charms should not be brought to court . Ikeja High Court Justice Hakeem Oshodi has warned members of the public not to leave charms in his courtroom. Oshodi issued the warning on Monday, the first day of the trial of five individuals charged with the murder of Ifeanyi Etunmuse. “There should […]
Benjamin Mendy Benjamin Mendy sues Mancity over unpaid debts. Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has filed a multi-million-pound lawsuit against the club at an employment tribunal for alleged unauthorised wage deductions while he faced criminal charges. According to Sky Sports, the 29-year-old, who presently plays for Lorient in France, alleges City stopped paying him […]
Taylor Swift. Image by Nicole Alexander. CC-BY Taylor Swift goes out of breath at Rio concert During a concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday, She appeared to struggle to breathe amidst a heatwave. The singer ended up postponing the scheduled Saturday concert after a fan passed away shortly before the Friday […]
A road in San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic, is flooded due to heavy rainfall. (Image source BBC News) Torrential rain storm killed at least 21 people in Dominican Republic. At least 21 individuals have lost their lives in the Dominican Republic due to intense rainfall over the weekend, resulting in the displacement […]