Van Dijk nets extra-time winner as Liverpool beats Chelsea in Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from captain Virgil van Dijk after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Dutchman Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. The two teams had numerous chances […]
Oppenheimer Dominates SAG Awards, Setting Stage for Oscars
The 28th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, held in Los Angeles on Saturday, celebrated the outstanding acting performances of the year in both television and film. Unlike other awards ceremonies, the winners at the SAG Awards are chosen by their fellow actors, making the accolades particularly meaningful within the industry. Christopher Nolan’s epic film “Oppenheimer” […]
Europa League Last 16 Draw Revealed: Liverpool to Face Sparta Prague, Brighton to Take on Roma
Premier League leaders Liverpool and debutants Brighton have discovered their fate in the Europa League last 16 draw, with both teams set for intriguing encounters in the next stage of the competition. Liverpool, who are currently at the top of the Premier League table, will travel to the Czech capital to take on Sparta Prague […]
Emilia Clarke and Mother Receive MBEs from Prince William
Emilia Clarke, known for starring in the fantasy series Game of Thrones, and her mother have received their MBEs from Prince William at Windsor Castle. The pair were named in the New Year Honours list for services to people with brain injuries. Emilia suffered two brain haemorrhages in her 20s, then set up the SameYou […]
Francis Ngannou Set for PFL Debut Against Winner of Bader vs. Ferreira Bout
Francis Ngannou will make his Professional Fighters League debut against the winner of Saturday’s bout between Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira. The 37-year-old joined the PFL last year but is set to box Britain’s Anthony Joshua in Riyadh on March 8. Ngannou lost narrowly to Tyson Fury on his boxing debut last October. American Bader, […]
Kenya Waives Entry Fees for Passport Holders from Seven Countries
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […]
President Tinubu Commits to Judicial Reforms in ECOWAS Meeting
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his dedication to advancing judicial reforms in West Africa during a meeting with the ECOWAS Judicial Council delegation led by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu emphasized the crucial role of integrity and accountable judicial systems in strengthening democracy across the region. […]
Nigerian Govt Set To Ban Export Of Cooking Gas
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday its efforts to tackle the surge in the price of cooking gas by preventing the exportation of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), revealed this during an internal stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja. In line with President Bola […]
TUC Withdraws Support from NLC’s Nationwide Protest Over High Cost of Living
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has opted out of the planned two-day nationwide protest declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over various challenges including the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and general hardship in the country. According to the Vice-President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, the decision to protest on February 27 and […]
UK sanctions Russian prison chiefs after activist Navalny’s death
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. UK Foreign Secretary […]
