Accept court judgement, Buhari tells opposition parties
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, in Abuja, urged opposition parties to accept the verdict of the court even as the election tribunal hearing begins on Tuesday, May 30. “Irrespective of the outcome of the various cases, I urge all parties involved to accept the decision of our courts and join hands […]
Airline bans some emergency seats after passenger opened door mid-air
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has stopped selling some emergency seats following an accident in which a passenger opened an emergency exit mid-air, the carrier said Sunday. The incident took place onboard an A321-200 plane, which was carrying nearly 200 passengers as it approached the runway at Daegu International Airport, about 240 kilometres (149 miles) southeast […]
Seven charged over shooting of policeman in North Ireland
Seven men have been charged over the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Northern Ireland earlier this year, investigators said Saturday. Some of the defendants will face terrorism charges, while all stand accused of attempted murder. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, a high-profile officer who has led major investigations, survived the late-February attack, in […]
Battling food insecurity amid mounting inflation
The World Bank, in its latest food security update, said seven countries, including Nigeria, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are experiencing “catastrophic levels of food insecurity”. It revealed that 258 million people in 58 countries “faced crises or worse levels of acute food insecurity in 2022”. The bank, in a report […]
Buhari and the tragedy of the long grudge
On 31 December 1983, Sani Abacha, then an unknown Brigadier in the Nigerian Army, went on radio to announce the overthrow of the elected civilian administration of President Shehu Shagari, claiming that the military had done so “in the discharge of our national role as promoters and protectors of our national interest” because of “the […]
Strix promotes access to gadgets
A new startup firm, Strix, has said it aims to become an affordable avenue for people to access high-quality gadgets. The firm made this known during the official opening ceremony of its operations. The Founder of Strix, Elijah Olusehinde said, “Strix wants to build a trustworthy and organic relationship with Nigerians. “We are a bold […]
Flying Eagles fail to break 40-year Brazil curse
The Flying Eagles were beaten 2-0 by Brazil in their last group game of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup on Saturday, but still reached the round of 16 of the tournament as the best third-placed team in the Group stages with six points. Nigeria will face either hosts Argentina or USA for a place […]
Dutch watchdog investigates alleged Tesla data breach
The data protection watchdog for the Netherlands said on Friday it was aware of possible Tesla data protection breaches, but it was too early for further comment a report by Reuter says. Germany’s Handelsblatt reported on Thursday that Elon Musk’s Tesla had allegedly failed to adequately protect data from customers, employees and business partners, citing […]
Kenya’s Ebenyo sets new Okpekpe race record
Kenyan Daniel Ebenyo on Saturday emerged winner in style as he dethroned former champion Yasin Haji of Ethiopia at the 10th Okpekpe 10km International Road Race in record time. Ebenyo crossed the finish line in 28.28 to set the new course record at the event. “I’m happy to win here, it was a different but […]
FA Cup: Insurance are beatable, boasts Agoye
Ahead of their Federation Cup quarter-final tie against Bendel Insurance on Sunday, Sunshine Stars coach, Edith Agoye, believes his team could inflict the first defeat of the season on their opponents when they meet in Akwa, Anambra state, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Bendel Insurance have become the team to beat in the country, following their […]