The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has expressed regrets for its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. According to DAILY NIGERIAN, Mr Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, emerged as the Nigerian president over his closest rivals, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party. In a conversation with the Guardian newspaper, NEF spokesperson AbdulAziz Suleiman acknowledged that supporting Mr Tinubu was a mistake that has taught the region a valuable lesson. He added that moving forward, the North will prioritize unity and consensus in selecting the nation’s highest…
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Hull FC head coach Tony Smith has left the club after a poor start to the Super League season. The vastly experienced Australian took over at the MKM Stadium in September 2022 after a spell at cross-city rivals Hull KR. They won 10 of 27 games last season to finish 10th and have lost six of their seven league games so far this year. Assistant Stanley Gene has also exited, with Simon Grix and Francis Cummins placed in charge on an interim basis. Chairman Adam Pearson told the club website, external: “On behalf of everyone associated with Hull FC, I would like…
Cliodhna Moloney is set to earn her first Ireland cap in over two years after she was named on the bench for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations match with Wales. Hooker Moloney was recalled to the squad last week having last played for Ireland in November 2021. The Exeter Chiefs forward replaces the injured Sarah Delaney on the bench. Head coach Scott Bemand makes one change from the loss to Italy with co-captain Edel McMahon returning. Flanker McMahon was surprisingly left out of the squad that faced Italy, but her return sees Aoife Wafer moving to blindside. Linda Djougang, Christy Haney and Neve…
The World Bank has forecasted that economies in Africa will recover from 2.6 per cent in 2023 to 3.4 per cent in 2024 and 3.8 per cent in 2025. This is detailed in a statement by the World Bank in its most recent Africa’s Pulse Report, issued on Tuesday. The report highlights that a rise in private consumption and a decrease in inflation are contributing to an economic resurgence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nonetheless, the report cautions that the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, increasing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters, and escalating conflict and violence. “However,…
Thursday’s opening round of the Masters has been delayed by thunderstorms at Augusta National in the United States. The opening tee shots, due to be struck at 08:00 local time (13:00 BST), were pushed back by at least an hour by heavy rain and 40-45mph winds. A statement on the Masters website read: “Tee times have been delayed until further notice. The first round will not begin before 09:00.” The weather is forecast to be better on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Speaking on Wednesday after the players were told about a potential delay, American Luke List, who had on 08:36…
The recent increase in electricity tariff for Band A customers has led to the Federal Government raising its projected savings for this year to N1.5tn. In an attempt to close the metering gap across the nation and guarantee that customers pay the correct amount for electricity, it was also announced that roughly 2.5 million meters would be installed this year. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy, the government of Nigeria would save approximately N1.1 trillion a year as a result of its decision to remove electricity subsidies from 15% of power users. This…
Last year’s winner Corach Rambler heads runners for Saturday’s Grand National after the final line-up was confirmed. A maximum field of 34 has been declared for the Aintree race, with the limit cut from 40 following a safety review. Conflated was the only withdrawal on Thursday from the remaining entries, meaning 2022 winner Noble Yeats is now top weight. Eklat de Rire, Chambard and Kitty’s Light are the last horses to be guaranteed a place in the race. There are 26 Irish-trained runners – with eight each for both Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins. The Mullins team includes leading fancies I…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, on the occasion of his 64th birthday on Wednesday. The president referred to the business tycoon as one of the industrialists who had maintained the nation’s reputation as a safe haven for business. According to a statement from the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu celebrated Alhaji Dangote’s founder, who founded the biggest industrial conglomerate in West Africa and is considered one of the continent’s business titans, alongside his family and friends. Citing Dangote’s numerous industrial achievements, Tinubu praised Dangote’s well-known fearlessness, inventiveness, and aptitude for success…
The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to retire Caitlin Clark’s number 22 jersey. The announcement at Iowa’s end-of-season celebration ceremony comes days after her record-breaking NCAA career came to an end. She finishes as the all-time leading scorer in college basketball, totalling 3,951 points and averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 8.2 assists. Clark, 22, is set to join the WNBA and is projected to be the number one pick in the draft on Monday. She addressed fans after the announcement was made, saying: “You’ve all inspired me as much as I inspired you, you allowed me to live out my…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo and the former governor, Alhaji Yayaha Bello, have expressed their condolences to a former governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, following the death of his son, Muhammed. Muhammad previously served as a representative in the House of Representatives for the Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency. In a letter of condolence addressed to his Special Advisor on Media, Ismaila Isah, Ododo called the late federal lawmaker’s passing “tragic.” The late Muhammad was referred to by the governor as an older brother who he had found to be “a worthy compatriot.” The governor also mentioned that the…
Coverage: Watch live on BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer and online from 16:30 BST; listen on BBC Radio Wales & Radio Cymru; text commentary, highlights and report on BBC Sport website and app. Keira Bevan returns to the starting line-up as Wales make four changes for Saturday’s Six Nations trip to Ireland. The scrum-half was dropped to the bench for the England game, but came on and scored try in the second half. Wing Jasmine Joyce returns after a late withdrawal at Ashton Gate, while flanker Alisha Butchers and prop Sisilia Tuipulotu are also back in the starting XV. Number eight…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announced in a statement on Thursday that the notification slip for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which provides candidates with the date, location, and time of their exam, is available for printing. The announcement, signed by Fabian Benjamin, Head of Public Affairs for the Board, urged all candidates registered for the Friday, April 19, 2024, UTME to print their notification slips. In order to find out the date, time, and location of their individual exams as well as some other important exam-related information, they were required to print by Friday, April 19, 2024.…
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has been handed a two-match touchline suspension following his red card against Chelsea on 30 March. He will serve a one-game ban immediately, with the other match suspended until the end of the year. Kompany was dismissed for protesting against a penalty decision that led to Lorenz Assignon being sent off. The Belgian later said the standard of refereeing in this season’s Premier League “hasn’t been good enough”. The former Manchester City captain, 38, who pleaded guilty to the charge, has also been fined £10,000. Assignon was shown a second yellow card shortly before half-time at Stamford…
President Joe Biden has promised Israel “ironclad” US support amid fears that Tehran could launch reprisals for an attack that killed senior Iranians. Mr Biden warned that Iran is threatening to launch a “significant attack” after Israel struck the Iranian consulate in Syria 10 days ago. “We’re going to do all we can to protect Israel’s security,” he added. Earlier on Wednesday, Iran’s leader said the Israeli attack in Damascus was equivalent to an attack on Iran itself. “When they attacked our consulate area, it was like they attacked our territory,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a televised speech. “The…
It was the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the world has ever seen. Behind the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property developer was sentenced to death on Thursday for looting one of the country’s largest banks over a period of 11 years. It’s a rare verdict – she is one of very few women in Vietnam to be sentenced to death for a white collar crime. The decision is a reflection of the dizzying scale of the fraud. Truong My Lan…
Nigerian singer, Oluwafemi Oladapo better known as Slimcase, has revealed how his hyping skills impressed Grammy award-winning singer, Wizkid. In a recent interview on Cool FM, which was hosted by reality TV star, Tacha Akide, Slimcase claimed to be the source of the popular slang “Lamba.” He boasted that he was the first hypeman in the industry to get Wizkid out of his seat without a beat. According to Slimcase, Wizkid offered him the opportunity to sing the intro to one of his songs after he demonstrated his abilities. He went from being a hypeman to a content creator, but he had to return to hyping when no one else could fill his position. Watch him speak…
The chairmen of the Labour Party in the northern states passed a vote of confidence on, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The chairman of the party’s northern zone, Muhammad Abdullahi Lawal, revealed this information to reporters following their meeting in Bauchi. Lawal stated clearly that there were no longer any factions within the LP, emphasizing that the party functioned under a single center of command and control. Lawal said, “Sequel to this, we reaffirmed our unwavering support for Peter Obi, who embodies character and distinguished principles that define the Labour Party and the great future of our country’s unity.…
Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has revealed that she has no plans to give marriage another try. The thespian, who is currently dating talent manager and promoter Paul Okoye, also known as Pauloo, made this revelation on her Instagram page. According to her, she has been married in the past and is done with that chapter. Right now, she is only interested in having a soulmate and enjoying their companionship. The 46-year-old movie star explained that she is focused on enjoying her life to the fullest rather than getting into another lifelong commitment. She wrote, “Marriage…… Done & Dusted Had kids …….Done & Dusted…
It had the potential to be Lionel Messi’s biggest match with Inter Miami. Instead, it turned into their worst match together. Messi and Inter Miami barely had an answer – even after the soap opera of drama they found themselves in with LIGA MX powerhouse Monterrey during this Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal. The first leg was about the feisty locker room complaint. The second leg saw Monterrey destroy Messi and Inter Miami in Mexico. Monterrey scored three goals, including two early in the second half, to win 3-1 at BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Wednesday night, ending Inter Miami’s hope to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has announced a ban on the sale and distribution of Dex Luxury bar soap across Nigeria due to health risks associated with its ingredients. Naija News reports that the development was made known in a statement released on the agency’s X account on Thursday, April 11. The ban follows findings on the harmful effects of Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) found in the product. The decision aligns with actions taken by the European Union (EU), which previously prohibited the sale of the soap due to its BMHCA content. The EU cited significant risks…