Some youths in Lagos have expressed dismay over their denial to cast their votes during the just concluded presidential and National Assembly elections. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the youth had expressed their grievances on Sunday, outside one…
Gorillaz take early lead in Number 1 album race with ‘Cracker Island’
Gorillaz are on course to claim their second Number 1 album, and their first in 17 years, with Cracker Island. The virtual group, comprising 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russell Hobbs, take an early lead with their eighth studio album.…
Abiru wins East Senatorial seat for APC in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Adetokunbo Abiru, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as winner of Lagos East Senatorial District election. Prof. Simeon Adebayo Oladipo, the Senatorial Returning Officer, announced Abiru as the winner on Monday…
Telecom giant Ericsson says Europe’s industry structure is ‘probably unsustainable’
The chief executive of Swedish telecom company Ericsson on Monday warned Europe’s industry structure is likely unsustainable, calling for consolidation across the region to boost competitiveness. The comments come shortly after the company, which is one of the world’s biggest…
Abby Choi: Ex-husband charged in gruesome Hong Kong murder
The ex-husband and former in-laws of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi have appeared in court after being charged in connection with her murder. The accused include her ex-husband Alex Kwong, Kwong’s brother Anthony and their father Kwong Kau. Kwong’s mother,…
Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence
The Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority have announced a joint commitment to take immediate steps to end a surge in violence. The move has emerged from rare talks in Jordan, also attended by US and Egyptian officials. The meeting…
US media drops ‘‘Dilbert’’ after comic creator’s racist remarks
Many newspapers in the United States have decided to no longer publish the popular “Dilbert” comic strip after its creator posted a racist video earlier this week calling Black people a “hate group”. Scott Adams, who rose to fame in…
Northern Ireland Protocol: Rishi Sunak to meet Ursula von der Leyen for talks
Rishi Sunak is to hold face-to-face talks with the European Commission president as he tries to secure a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. The PM and Ursula von der Leyen said they will meet in the UK on Monday…
Madonna’s older brother Anthony Ciccone dies aged 66
Madonna’s older brother Anthony Ciccone has died at the age of 66, a member of his family has announced. Ciccone was one of the star’s seven siblings and is said to have passed away on Friday night. He had struggled…
Labour Party wins 1st National Assembly seat
The Independent Electoral Commission has declared Hon. Ginger Onwusibe of the Labour Party as House of Representatives member-elect for Isialangwa North and South Federal constituency. Ginger a former Council Chairman, defeated Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s preferred candidate and his immediate past…