Author: Opalim Lifted

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from the United Kingdom after a two-week vacation. Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday evening. Olusegun Dada, special assistant to the president on social media, announced Tinubu’s arrival in a post on his X page. “The Eagle has landed. Welcome home, Mr. President,” he wrote. He was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar…

For the second season running, Manchester United came from behind to secure a crucial victory over Brentford at Old Trafford and ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. United trailed at the break thanks to Ethan Pinnock’s controversial injury time header which came while Matthijs de Ligt was off the pitch being treated for a head wound. But at the start of the second half, Alejandro Garnacho ended the home side’s 316-minute Premier League goal drought as he applied a magnificent first-time finish to Marcus Rashford’s cross. Striker Rasmus Hojlund won it for the hosts in the 62nd minute…

Victor Boniface found the winner as Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen capped a fine attacking performance with a 2-1 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Boniface saw a tame early penalty saved and Frankfurt went ahead when Bundesliga top scorer Omar Marmoush scored for the sixth league game in a row from another penalty. Germany international Robert Andrich equalised at the end of a flowing move, steering low into the far corner. Boniface then wasted several good chances as Xabi Alonso’s side laid siege to the Frankfurt goal. Kevin Trapp made at least two fine saves to deny the striker and Andrich…

A spectacular second half-display saw Tottenham Hotspur run out dominant Premier League winners over local rivals West Ham in north London. Hammers winger Mohammed Kudus turned in the opening goal of the game from a Jarrod Bowen cross in the 18th minute having missed a similar chance moments earlier. Midfielder Dejan Kulusevski got Tottenham a deserved equaliser which squeezed in after hitting both posts in the 36th minute. But with Spurs already dominant in the first half, they took their game to another level after the interval as James Maddison was substituted for Pape Matar Sarr. They scored just seven…

Following the usual surge in travel activities during the festive periods, which often result in challenging road congestion, the Lagos State Government has assured its citizens of effective traffic management during the ember months. The government said it is planning and preparing for potential traffic issues, citing concerns over vehicle traffic and illegal roadside trading, which can obstruct the free flow of traffic and movement during the ember months. Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, revealed this during a strategic session at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Headquarters in Ikeja. Giwa, who noted that…

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has said that the Federal Government is working hard to avert another strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Onyejeocha said that the various reforms and policies of President Bola Tinubu, are meant to holistically tackle Nigeria’s many economic challenges from the root, and proffer a lasting solution. According to her, Nigerians will still enjoy the lasting gains of the reforms although the initial effects might be painful. The Minister who spoke while fielding questions from newsmen during her 17th annual free medical outreach at Isuochi, Abia…

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to attend to numerous issues affecting the smooth operations of polytechnics and mono-technics in the country, or face a prolonged industrial action. ASUP told journalists at the Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi in Plateau State Zonal Coordinator Zone B, Lumpye Simji that the national executive council at its last meeting, reviewed the current status of engagements with proprietors of public polytechnics, colleges of technology and mono-technics in the country, specifically on some disturbing issues affecting the polytechnic sector. Some of the issues in contention…

Kamala Harris questioned Donald Trump’s fitness for office Friday as the oldest major-party White House candidate in history faced speculation that he is “exhausted” after backing out of a spate of interviews. While he has been appearing on friendly TV networks, the 78-year-old Republican has cancelled sitdowns with media outlets including NBC, CNBC and CBS. He has also refused a second debate with Harris, after being soundly bested in the first. Politico reported that a Trump aide had told producers at a website negotiating an interview that the ex-president was “exhausted” and refusing some appearances — a claim described by…

Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a “Jezebel spirit,” using a term with deeply racist and misogynistic roots that is setting off alarm bells for religious and political scholars. The concept is inspired by the biblical story of the evil Queen Jezebel, who persecuted prophets and was punished with a horrible death. The word “Jezebel” was used during slavery and throughout US history to describe Black women, casting them as overtly sexual and untrustworthy. In the context of “Jezebel spirit,” the term has sinister connotations, suggesting the person is under…

Two operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) have dragged the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, for allegedly making false allegations against them. Besides seeking a public apology, the security agents are demanding the sum of N5 billion as damages suffered as a result of SERAP’s alleged false publication. In the suit marked CV/4547/2024 and filed on October 17 by their team of lawyers led by Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, the operatives alleged that SERAP had, in a post on its X (Twitter) handle brought them and the DSS…