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France’s new prime minister François Bayrou is addressing politicians through a general policy speech meant to outline his top priorities, including key budget decisions, one month after stepping into his new role. ADVERTISEMENT France’s new prime minister, François Bayrou, is facing his first major test at parliament on Tuesday as his government has no majority amid unprecedented political instability. Bayrou …

“2026 is definitely a game-changing moment for the Commonwealth Sport movement,” he adds. “We’ve had such successful Games in previous years – in Birmingham, on the Gold Coast, in Glasgow. “I think people will be looking at Glasgow 2026 and seeing what happens here, and Scotland’s contribution to the future of the movement as a really defining moment in the …

A Kaduna-based public commentator, Mahadi Shehu, has been remanded at the Kaduna Correctional Service, following his arraignment at the Chief Magistrate Court (CMC 1), Kaduna on a two-count charge of conspiracy, aiding and abetting terrorism.   The Nation reports that Shehu had alleged in a post made on his X account that the Federal Government had plans to build a …

The market for travellers looking for cheaper accommodation as they travel the globe is booming. Safestay is hoping to capitalise on that growth. ADVERTISEMENT Hostels operator Safestay is planning to double its portfolio across Europe over the next few years, according to a report in The Times. Chairman Larry Lipman is reported as saying the company should “easily be able …

Jay-Z has no plans to show loyalty to longtime friend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs amid the music mogul’s legal woes, according to sources.  This comes weeks after the 55-year-old rapper- real name Shawn Carter – was named in a civil lawsuit accusing him of r@ping a 13-year-old alongside Combs in 2000 after the MTV Video Music Awards.  The Empire State Of Mind rapper vehemently denied the …

The move will create the world’s third-largest car maker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. ADVERTISEMENT The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors had also agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses.  “We anticipate that …

A Nigerian lawyer, Stella has said that cheating is not a deal breaker for her.      According to the mother of one, she can only divorce if her husband if her husband plans to marry another wife.   “I can NEVER DIVORCE my husband if he CHÊÃTS or commit ÃDÜLTËRY. I can ONLY CONSIDER DIVORCE, if he PLANS to …

 West Ham are reportedly considering a move to extend Michail Antonio’s contract in a heartwarming gesture following his serious car crash over the weekend.   The 34-year-old Jamaican striker endured ‘a lower limb fracture’ after a crash in the Essex area involving Antonio’s silver Ferrari, with the forward rushed to hospital. The east London club later provided an update on the player’s condition, informing the …

CCF, formerly HSBC France, is planning to cut 36% of its workforce and close a third of its branches. ADVERTISEMENT The bank Crédit Commercial de France (CCF) announced a restructuring plan on Wednesday for the next two years, estimating the loss of around 1,400 jobs. The cuts will affect around 36% of CCF’s workforce, made up of around 3,900 employees …

Manchester United have reportedly abandoned their plans to wear LGBT rainbow jackets ahead of their match against Everton after Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui refused to participate in the campaign.The decision, made just hours before kick-off, came as Mazraoui, a devout Muslim, cited his religious beliefs as the reason for not wearing the pride-themed attire. In response to Mazraoui’s stance, the club opted to cancel the entire initiative to …