Abandoned, forgotten: Benin Water Fountain lies in ruins
A once-thrusting symbol of Edo State's grandeur now gathers dust and weeds. The N200 million Water Fountain located in the heart of Benin City and commissioned by former Governor Adams Oshiomhole in 2010, has been abandoned since 2016.
Leeds condemn ‘disappointing’ boos heard during Ramadan pause
Manchester City had three Muslim players in their starting lineup, namely Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Omar Marmoush, with Abdukodir Khusanov on the bench.
Mbappe to undergo knee injury assessment, no surgery planned
Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in June 2024 after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired.
Govs back Tinubu on direct oil revenue remittance to Fed Account
Thirty-six state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors ‘ Forum, NGF, have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, requiring oil and gas revenue entitlements to be remitted directly into the Federation Account.
Lebanon bans Hezbollah
Lebanon banned Hezbollah and announced “full readiness to resume negotiations” with Israel, “with civilian participation”
US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo ‘violation’
The United States said Monday it was imposing sanctions on Rwanda’s military, accusing it of violating a US-brokered peace agreement by continuing to back M23 fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “The continued backing from the RDF (Rwandan Defense Force) and its senior leadership has enabled M23 to capture DRC sovereign territory and continue […]
