Post-election violence looms in US as ballot drop boxes are set ablaze in Vancouver and city of Portland in early voting, Washington State readies National Guard The governor of Washington State in the north-western United States has activated some members of the National Guard to be on standby in case of election-related unrest. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. “This is a purely precautionary measure,” a statement from Governor Jay Inslee’s office said on Friday. A ballot drop box for early voting was set on fire with…
Read MoreEPL: How Newcastle Defeated Arsenal 1-0
Alexander Isak’s goal condemned Arsenal to their second defeat of the season in a brutal blow to their title hopes. The Gunners are now five points behind leaders Manchester City having played a game more. Boss Mikel Arteta had been handed a boost ahead of the game when Gabriel recovered to start, having been forced off against Liverpool with injury last week. But it quickly turned into a disastrous for the visitors. Just 12 minutes in, they failed to clear their lines before Anthony Gordon sent in a brilliant first-time…
Read MoreUK Conservative Party Elects Kemi Badenoch New Leader
Former British Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the Conservative Party, defeating Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting. Badenoch is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom and takes charge of a Conservative Party reeling from its worst-ever election defeat. She succeeds Rishi Sunak as leader of the opposition after winning 53,806 votes against Jenrick’s 41,388, in a result announced by the party on Saturday morning. During her campaign, Badenoch pledged to return the Conservatives to…
Read MoreAfrican Atlantic Gas Pipeline: Regional Cooperation Key To Unlocking Energy Security – Ekpo
ECOWAS Ministers in charge of Energy and Hydrocarbons met in Abuja yesterday to discuss the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a landmark project designed to unlock and connect Nigeria’s gas reserves to North Africa and Europe. The meeting also aimed to adopt key texts on energy and hydrocarbon sectors in the sub-region. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, who chaired the event (with invitation extended to two non-ECOWAS nations of Morocco and Mauritania) stressed the importance of collaborative efforts among ECOWAS member states to overcome challenges…
Read MoreSahara Group Foundation Launches MADAA, Drives Home-grown Innovation In Africa
Sahara Group Foundation has officially flagged off its Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiative aimed at giving wings to the aspirations of African entrepreneurs. Platforms Africa reports that the Foundation is the social impact vehicle of energy conglomerate, Sahara Group. A statement sent to Platforms Africa by the company quoted Chidilim Menakaya, Head of Programs at Sahara Group Foundation, to have said this at the unveiling of MADAA. PHOTONEWS: Adeola Yusuf Bags Journalism Entrepreneur of The Year Award After Platforms Africa Report, Oil Ministry Director Queried, Minister Disowns Claim…
Read MoreRuben Amorim Named Manchester United Head Coach
+ What you need to know about one of Europe’s most sought-after young coaches Ruben Amorim has been appointed as the new Manchester United head coach and will join on November 11, once he has fulfilled his obligations with Sporting. Amorim has signed a contract until June 2027, with the option of a further year, and will take charge of his first United match at Ipswich on November 24. United have paid Sporting an extra €1m (£840,000) on top of his €10m (£8.4m) exit clause for an early release…
Read MoreNiger Assembly To military: Stop Living In Denial,Bandits Holding 20 Captives On Your Training Ground
No fewer than 20 passengers in 5 vehicles have been reportedly kidnapped on Mariga-Kontagora road in Niger State. The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, who also represents Mariga Constituency, Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji made this known in an interview with journalists. He said the incident happened on Thursday when bandits blocked Mariga-Kontagora road between Baban-Lamba and Beri. The Speaker was reacting to the military refutal that bandits were not on its training ground in Kontagora LGA of the state which also extends to Mariga LGA. Sarkin-Daji said families…
Read MoreAgain, Security Operatives Foil Bobrisky’s Escape Bid, Eject Him From Amsterdam-Bound Flight
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, on Thursday, reportedly arrested controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The social media influencer took to his Instagram page on Thursday night to announce his arrest, moments after disclosing his departure from Nigeria. BobBobrisky was reportedly apprehended by EFCC officials while transiting through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos en route to London. Bobrisky, in the late-night post, cried out to Nigerians for help, claiming to have been badly injured during the incident. READ ALSO: Lady Accused Of Poisoning…
Read MoreLady Accused Of Poisoning Her Ex Boyfriend And 4 Others
A Devastating incident occurred on Saturday, October 26, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives. According to Reports, Reaching NC BLOG, a young man and four of his friends died after consuming pepper soup allegedly prepared by his ex-girlfriend, identified as Peculiar. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. Although details of the incident are still sketchy, as at the time of filing this Report. Eyewitness indicate that the lady, who was trying to get back at the boy for ending their relationship, allegedly gave him a…
Read MoreThere’s Hunger In The Land, Governors Admit
Governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have admitted the fact that there is hunger in the country. Rising from a meeting in Abuja that lasted from Wednesday night to the early hours of yesterday, the governors said they were aware Nigerians were hungry but expressed appreciation of what they described as reforms of President Bola Tinubu. The governors’ position came as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kolo Kyari, who briefed them at the meeting, confirmed that there was…
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