Chelsea’s Palmer says World Cup snub has motivated him
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England’s World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi Alonso as a “breath of fresh air”. Palmer was a high-profile omission from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup line-up, despite playing a major role in England’s run to […]
Ghana backs extending presidential term to 5 yrs, lowering age limit
Ghana’s government on Thursday accepted a proposal to extend the presidential term to five years and lower the minimum age for candidates to 35.
‘We know the forest’ — Tinubu explains refusal to pay ransom over Oriire abduction
The President commended the armed forces for securing the release of the abducted victims and said the successful operation was achieved through the support of the traditional institution and improved security coordination.
Adeleke campaign faults Oyebamiji for ignoring peace accord to attend rally
The Imole Campaign Council has criticised the absence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, from Thursday’s peace accord meeting ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, describing it as a sign of “arrogance” and “disdain” for the people of the state. In a statement issued on Friday by its […]
Housing crisis: Declare emergency on building costs, not rent — Wamakko
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, REDAN, Dr Aliyu Wamakko, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on soaring building costs rather than rising rents, saying spiralling construction costs, not landlords, are driving Nigeria’s housing crisis. With rents climbing beyond the reach […]
Dickson receives pillar of Nigeria democracy award, warns against shrinking democratic space
Abuja — Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was yesterday conferred with the Pillar of Nigeria Democracy Award at the Diplomatic Digest 6th Anniversary Lecture, organised in collaboration with the Diplomatic Correspondence Chapel. The event, held in the presence of diplomats and other distinguished guests, was attended by representatives […]
