Lagos Government Orders Removal of Illegal Shanties, Markets Under Cele/Itire Bridge
The Lagos State Government has taken a decisive step to tackle the growing problem of illegal shanties and markets under the Cele/Itire Bridge. This directive, issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, came after an inspection of the System 6 (Odo Asimawu) and 6c (Cele-Ijesha) drainage systems, revealing unsanitary conditions and […]
“Joy and Worry” for Hostage Families as Ceasefire Deal Reached
“I need to invent a new word to describe it—when joy and worry meet,” says Efrat Machikawa, whose uncle, Gadi Moses, was taken hostage by Hamas fighters during the attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023. The recent Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas brings a glimmer of hope for […]
TikTok Users Migrate to RedNote as US Ban Looms
With the prospect of a TikTok ban in the United States fast approaching, many users are flocking to a Chinese app called RedNote. Dubbed “TikTok refugees,” these users have made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple’s US App Store as of Monday. RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in Chinese, is a popular platform among young […]
Guardiola Reflects on City’s Struggles and Summer Transfer Decisions
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he may have erred in advising the club against signing new players during the summer transfer window. With the team struggling in the Premier League and facing challenges on multiple fronts, City are now expected to bolster their squad in January to regain stability. City have not made […]
DoJ Report: Trump Would Have Been Convicted Without Re-Election
A report from Special Counsel Jack Smith claims that Donald Trump would have been convicted of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results if he had not been re-elected in 2024. Smith stated the evidence was strong enough to secure a conviction. Trump has dismissed the report as “fake” and referred to Smith […]
Lottery Winner Loses Malibu Mansion in Devastating LA Wildfires
Edwin Castro, the winner of the $2.04 billion (£1.67 billion) Powerball lottery, has lost his £3 million Malibu mansion in the recent catastrophic wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles. The mansion, which Castro purchased just months ago, was destroyed by the blaze, as shown in footage obtained by The US Sun. Castro’s Malibu property was the […]
US House Votes to Sanction ICC Over Arrest Warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Benny Gantz. The warrants, linked to alleged war crimes during Israel’s military actions in Gaza, have prompted sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers. The vote, […]
US House Votes to Sanction ICC Over Arrest Warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Benny Gantz. These warrants stem from allegations linked to Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The vote, which passed 243 to 140, approved the “Illegitimate […]
England’s 10-Year Journey to Reclaim the Women’s Ashes.
A lot has changed since England’s women last held the Ashes trophy a decade ago. From six UK prime ministers and Brexit to a global pandemic and three Olympic Games, the world has moved forward. Women’s cricket has transformed dramatically as well, evolving from semi-professional setups to robust international and domestic frameworks. England and Australia […]
Manchester City Agree £33.6m Deal for Lens Defender Abdukodir Khusanov
Manchester City have finalized a €40m (£33.6m) deal to sign central defender Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens. The agreement includes additional performance-based bonuses, and the 23-year-old Uzbekistan international is expected to undergo a medical before the transfer is confirmed. This signing marks an important step for City manager Pep Guardiola, who is keen to […]