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Residents of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road, Abuja, took to the streets on Friday to protest the demolition of their homes by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Wike had previously ordered a task force, “Operation Sweep,” to demolish Ruga and other communities within the nation’s capital to clear the city of perceived nuisances and criminal activities. Chronicle NG reports that some of the placards included messages such as “Wike the land grabber, Wike must go, stop demolition,” among others. Leading the demonstration, renowned lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju, along with Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, said the demolition…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says Nigerians are looking up to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for direction and will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde made this statement in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). Chronicle NG reports that PDI is the research arm of PDP established in 2000 to promote a new democratic culture in Nigeria and Africa through the provision of value-added education, training, capacity building, research, and documentation programmes. Makinde said they will fix the PDP,…

A contentious Switzerland prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the “burqa ban” will take effect on Jan. 1, the Swiss government said. Narrowly passed in a 2021 referendum in neutral Switzerland, and condemned by Muslim associations, the measure was launched by the same group that organised a 2009 ban on new minarets. The governing Federal Council said in a statement it had fixed the start of the ban, and that anyone who unlawfully flouts it faces a fine of up to 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,144). The ban does not apply to planes or in diplomatic and…

Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver, has issued a formal apology under duress to Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, the House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State, following an altercation that took place during a package delivery to the lawmaker. In a video posted on social media, Abuwatseya expressed deep remorse and appealed for forgiveness from anyone offended by the incident. He stated that he hoped his apology would ease tensions surrounding what he referred to as an “ugly incidence.” Reflecting on the incident, Abuwatseya admitted, “I want to tell Nigerians that it’s not time for us to start dividing…

Former Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the flamboyant lifestyle of Nigerian business owners is unsustainable for the businesses they run. Osinbajo said this on Thursday in Lagos during his keynote address at the 2024 Women in Management, Business and Public Service conference. The two-day conference which is in its 23rd edition is themed ‘Dream, Dare and Do’ and is chaired by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola. Osinbajo expressed concern that the investible resources of the business owners are spent on maintaining appearances. Osinbajo said, “Trying to keep up an image of success…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed assurance that the governorship election in Ondo State would be free of violence, as the officers would be on the ground to avert a breakdown of law and order. The IGP also disclosed that a total of 22,239 officers and men would be deployed to ensure adequate security of lives and property before, during, and after the November 16 poll. Egbetokun disclosed this at the stakeholders’ meeting on the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, held in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday. The meeting was organised by the Independent National Electoral…

Amad Diallo’s second-half double gave Manchester United the win they needed over Greek champions PAOK to kick-start their Europa League campaign and give incoming boss Ruben Amorim a shot at sealing a coveted top-eight finish. Amad was by far United’s biggest goal threat. He broke the deadlock when he sent a looping header into the far corner five minutes after the interval. The Ivorian sealed the win when he curled home from the edge of the area 13 minutes from time. Tarik Tissoudali wasted PAOK’s best opportunity when he failed to convert from eight yards with only Andre Onana to…

Chelsea recorded the biggest Europa Conference League victory as they crushed Armenian side FC Noah. Chelsea, playing a completely different team to their last Premier League game, led 6-0 at the break – and added two more in the second half. They took the lead when Tosin Adarabioyo headed in Enzo Fernandez’s corner. Noah lost the ball almost immediately following their kick-off and Marc Guiu won the ball and scored. Axel Disasi headed in another Fernandez corner, then Fernandez fed Joao Felix who ran through and clipped the ball over the goalkeeper. Caicedo snatch point for Chelsea against Man United…

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on 10-man Tottenham in Istanbul. Teenage forward Will Lankshear was dismissed for two yellow cards on the hour mark for Spurs, having earlier scored his first senior goal for the club in only his second start. However, by that stage the visitors should have been out of sight with the final scoreline barely reflective of an encounter that was dominated by the hosts. Despite the result Ange Postecoglou’s side still remain well placed to qualify from the group stage, with nine points from four games,…

Equatorial Guinea’s government has sacked Baltazar Engonga as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) after a series of sex tapes involving him and multiple women surfaced online. It wrote, ”According to Real Equatorial Guinea, the dismissal of Mr. Engonga, the son of Baltasar Engonga Edjo (current president of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, CEMAC), was formalized in Decree No. 118/2024, dated November 4. The decree cited Mr. Engonga’s alleged misconduct in office and his family-related and social behavior as incompatible with public office.” In response to the scandal, the First Lady of Equatorial Guinea,…