Obasa urges Edo, Bauchi governors to resolve crisis in states’ Assembly

Obasa Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Sunday, urged the governors of Edo and Bauchi states, Godwin Obaseki, and Bala Mohammed, to immediately resolve the crisis that have engulfed the respective Houses of Assembly in their states. Obasa asked… Read More Obasa urges Edo, Bauchi governors to resolve crisis in states’ Assembly

Obaseki to Oshiomhole: You’re biased, hear from all sides before taking sides

Obaseki Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Saturday, rejected his indictment by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, for the crisis in the State House of Assembly. Obaseki, who succeeded Oshiomhole as governor of the state, accused the APC chair of showing bias with his view that he… Read More Obaseki to Oshiomhole: You’re biased, hear from all sides before taking sides

‘Lukaku’s time in England is over’

Romelu lukaku ROMELU Lukaku’s “time in England is over”, according to Andy van der Meyde, with the Manchester United striker being tipped to form an “unbelievable” strike partnership with Mauro Icardi at Inter.   Speculation regarding a move away from Old Trafford for the Belgium international is starting to intensify.   Initial rumours have seemingly… Read More ‘Lukaku’s time in England is over’

Dani Alves: Brazil right-back to leave Paris St-Germain after two seasons

Daniel Alves Brazil right-back Dani Alves is to leave Paris St-Germain after two seasons with the French club. The 36-year-old former Barcelona and Sevilla defender scored eight goals in 73 appearances for PSG after joining from Juventus in 2017. Alves scored in Brazil’s 5-0 victory over Peru in their final Copa America group game on Saturday. “Today… Read More Dani Alves: Brazil right-back to leave Paris St-Germain after two seasons

Ethiopia army chief shot dead in ‘coup bid’ attacks

PM’s spokeswoman gives details of army chief’s assassination The chief of staff of the Ethiopian army, Gen Seare Mekonnen, has been shot dead by his own bodyguard in the capital, Addis Ababa. He and another officer died trying to prevent a coup attempt against the administration in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region, PM Abiy Ahmed said.… Read More Ethiopia army chief shot dead in ‘coup bid’ attacks

GAME OF THRONE: Cambridge language conference marks Game of Thrones lingo

The brains behind some of science fiction’s most popular invented languages are gathering for a conference to showcase their skills.   The San Diego-based Language Creation Society has brought together “conlangers” – or people who “construct” languages – in Cambridge.   Among the languges represented is Dothraki, as used in Game of Thrones. UK organiser… Read More GAME OF THRONE: Cambridge language conference marks Game of Thrones lingo

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump

Kim Jong-un North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has received a personal letter from US President Donald Trump. Mr Kim praised the letter as “excellent” and said he would “seriously contemplate the interesting content”, the KCNA news agency says. He also praised Mr Trump’s “extraordinary courage”. No details of the letter’s content were given. The White… Read More North Korea’s Kim Jong-un receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump