The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been postponed because of adverse weather during Storm Darragh. An amber weather warning for strong winds was issued for Merseyside on Saturday morning amid the threat of disruptive conditions. Everton said the game was called off on safety grounds after a meeting between both clubs and representatives from Merseyside …

The hashtag #RamaphosaMustGo is trending on social media as some South Africans voice their dissatisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa following his announcement of a simplified five-year visa process for Nigerian nationals.   The initiative, revealed during the 11th Session of the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape Town on December 3, has sparked outrage, with many citizens taking to social …

The Federal Government has mandated that all public and private healthcare facilities across the country must provide immediate medical attention to gunshot victims, whether or not they present a police clearance.   This directive was issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in a statement on Saturday, December 7. Titled Non-Compliance of Medical Facilities on the Gunshot Act …

A surprising incident unfolded recently as two mentally challenged men were spotted having what appeared to be a coherent discussion in the middle of a busy street.   Eyewitnesses at the scene were left stunned by the interaction, noting that the men’s behavior seemed unusually composed while they were being filmed. The spectacle drew attention from passersby, some of whom …

Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.   In a statement issued on Friday, December 6, Imo PDP Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiak, confirmed the expulsion, citing gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party …

Wisdom, the world’s oldest known bird in the wild, is thriving and continues to defy the odds.    The 74-year-old Laysan albatross recently laid an egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the Pacific Ocean, a remarkable feat that underscores her resilience and longevity.   Wisdom was first identified and banded in 1956 by biologist Chandler Robbins after …

The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA) has appointed Chinasa Unaegbunam, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as a member of its advisory board.   This was disclosed on Friday, December 6, in a statement by Tunde Moshood, spokesperson for Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. Moshood described the appointment as “not only a personal achievement but …

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has called on health authorities to activate heightened alert systems following the detection of the XEC COVID-19 variant, which is rapidly spreading globally.   XEC, the latest variant in the evolving COVID-19 virus lineage, was first identified in Australia and has now been confirmed in 29 countries.   …

Etanabene Benedict, a member of the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives, has disclosed that several colleagues are contemplating defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Benedict made this revelation during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television on Friday, December 6,   This statement follows the defection of four LP lawmakers to …

Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, is ending 2024 on a high note, with a diverse range of movies captivating audiences and raking in millions. “Queen Lateefah” topped the charts, earning over ₦260 million. The drama film tells the story of a high-society woman hiding a troubled past. Its success underscores the growing appetite for meaningful storytelling in Nollywood. Other notable releases …