Meghan Markle Delays Netflix Show Amid California Wildfires
Meghan Markle has postponed the release of her new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, originally scheduled for January 15, following the devastating wildfires in her hometown of Los Angeles. On January 12, the Duchess of Sussex announced the premiere would be pushed to March 4, expressing concern for those affected by the disaster. Meghan and […]
NFF Unveiling Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ Head Coach Today
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will today Monday in Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Chelle. A statement yesterday by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications said the event has been scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja by 11 a.m. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed last […]
Firefighters Race to Contain Los Angeles Wildfires as 24 Confirmed Dead
Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day yesterday, taking advantage of a brief respite in hazardous conditions before high winds were expected to fan the flames again. At least 24 people have died in what California Governor Gavin Newsom said could be the most […]
Nigeria Bans Homosexuality, Crossdressing in its MilitaryÂ
The Nigerian Armed Forces have introduced strict regulations banning military personnel from engaging in activities considered contrary to the ethics of the service. These include homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviours deemed inappropriate, according to the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS). The new directive, signed by President Bola Tinubu, […]
West Ham Signs Graham Potter as Everton Sacks Manager Sean Dyche
West Ham United have announced the appointment of Graham Potter as new head coach of the London club, on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The English manager will be supported by the newly appointed trio of Bruno, the assistant coach, with Billy Reid and NarcĂs Pèlach as first-team coaches. According to the club’s statement, 49-year-old Potter, who […]
Chad Begins Investigation into Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
Chad’s capital N’Djamena remains calm, hours after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people. Government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah said a 24-member commando, who seemed intoxicated and disorganised, were only armed with knives and machetes, and attacked the guards of the presidential palace before being swiftly stopped. Koulamallah, who is […]
China Development Bank Approves $254.76m Loan for Kano-Kaduna Railway Project
The China Development Bank has announced approval of a $254.76m loan to support the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. According to information released on its website, the financial backing is expected to ensure the seamless continuation of the railway, which is a standard-gauge line stretching 203 kilometres that will link Kano State to the nation’s […]
West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Just Six Months in Charge
West Ham has parted ways with its manager Julen Lopetegui, after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him The Hammers who face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday, are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just […]
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric SĂ©kou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali and coached clubs such as GS Consolat, […]
NYSC DG: N77,000 Allowance to Be Implemented Soon
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yush’au Ahmed, has assured NYSC members that their increased allowance will soon be effected. Ahmed, who gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the inauguration of a bus donated to the scheme by Capital Express Insurance Ltd, reiterated the scheme’s […]