Author: Opalim Lifted

Donald Trump has declared that he will not participate in Republican presidential debates with his presidential opponents. According to one recent survey, the ex-president had “legendary” ratings ahead of other candidates to be the party’s nominee for the 2024 election. “The public knows who I am and what a successful presidency I had,” Mr. Trump, 77, said in a social media post. On August 23, the first Republican presidential primary debate will take place. The second debate may take place the next day. In the next few months, at least two additional discussions are likely. The Republican primary election in…

Seven Corinthians football fans died in a bus crash on a highway in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais in the early hours of Sunday, according to the state’s military fire brigade. The bus was carrying fans of the football team Corinthians after they attended a match against Cruzeiro in the Minas Gerais capital, Belo Horizonte. Passengers said that 43 people were in the vehicle, which lost its brakes at around 2:50 a.m., hit a ravine, and flipped over, according to firefighters. The fire department said 36 people were injured; 27 of them were taken to hospitals, and one was…

President Bola Tinubu has reshuffled his cabinet with the announcement of Abubakar Momoh as the new minister-designate for the Niger Delta Development Commission and the re-designation of Marine and Blue Economy to Adegboyega Oyetola. Chronicle NG reports that Tinubu also directed amendments to other ministries nomenclatures and portfolio allocations and kept the ministry of youth pending. Ajuri Ngelale, SA to President Tinubu, said this on Sunday in a statement. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Federal Ministry of Youth is…

It is not always the case in Nigeria for an individual to be considered worthy of federal cabinet positions in two successive administrations, but that is exactly the story of Festus Keyamo. Festus Keyamo is a social crusader in politics who held two cabinet positions at different times during the Muhammadu Buhari years and is now a member of the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo has transited from being a Minister of State in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and later at the Ministry of Labour and Employment in four years to a substantive Minister of Aviation with…

Photoshop maker Adobe’s co-founder John Warnock died on Saturday at age 82, the company said in a statement early on Sunday. The cause of his death was not disclosed at this report’s time. “It is a sad day for the Adobe community and the industry, for which he has been an inspiration for decades,” Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said in an email to employees. Warnock co-founded Adobe in 1982 with Charles Geschke. He retired as CEO in 2000 and was chairman of the board, a position he shared with Geschke, until 2017. Reacting to his death, Adobe wrote on X,…

The Nigerian Army (NA) of the 81 Division has commenced an investigation into the alleged killing of a harmless driver. The investigation is being conducted in conjunction with the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command to unravel the identity of the alleged suspects and the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident. The Division assured the public that at the end of the investigation, if the suspects are identified as serving soldiers, they will face the full wrath of both military and civil laws. Olabisi Ayeni, Lieut. Col., 81 Division NA spokesperson, said this on Sunday in a statement. “Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian…

Spain beat England 1-0 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday to win their first title. Following are some facts and statistics from the ninth edition of the tournament, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand: Number of matches: 64 Number of teams: 32 Venues: 10, in nine host cities Goals scored: 164, highest at any edition of the World Cup Penalties taken: 27, excluding shootouts Top scorer: Hinata Miyazawa of Japan (five goals) Spain beat England to win FIFA Women’s World Cup Fastest goal: after 68 seconds, scored by Panama’s Marta Cox against France…

In a thrilling finale to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Spain secured a historic victory by defeating England 1-0 in a riveting match that will be etched in football history forever. The anticipation was palpable as both teams, displaying exceptional skill and determination, took the field under the bright lights of the stadium. From the opening whistle, Spain showcased their prowess, weaving intricate passes and maintaining possession with remarkable finesse. England, though, was not to be underestimated, mounting fierce counterattacks that tested the Spanish defence. The energy in the stadium was electric, with fans from all corners of the globe…

Ten-man Liverpool came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1, with goals from Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, and Diogo Jota more than making up for Antoine Semenyo’s early opener in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool made light of playing a third of the match with 10 men after Alexis Mac Allister was sent off for a high tackle as they sealed their first win of the season with relative ease, though they were given a scare in the opening spell. The visitors’ new coach, Andoni Iraola, set up his side to swarm Liverpool’s midfielders, a tactic that…

Members of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association have commended the state government for its penchant for religious harmony and support for religious freedom in readiness for the Isese festival. Several south-western states in Nigeria declared that every August 20 will be dedicated to the celebration of the Isese Festival, while Monday, August 21, is also declared a holiday for workers in the state. This is because members of the association have been upbeat, preparing for various events that will usher in the first Isese Day festival that has the approval of the government. A statement by the Secretary of the…