Ms Bakare-Odunuga is up against the incumbent, Desmond Elliot, who is seeking re-election to represent the state constituency for the fourth time in 2027. A former Special Adviser on Housing to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Barakat Bakare-Odunuga, has declared her resolve to contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Surulere Constituency…
Amid all the backstabbing and plotting in Britain’s beleaguered Labour Party, one crucial fact can easily become lost in the twists and turns of the saga – embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not even faced a formal challenge to his leadership yet. Instead, he is facing a slow-motion coup that could drag on for…
International Olympic Committee urges sporting bodies to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026 Athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, the International Olympic Committee has said. Though the advice to sports governing bodies…
In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the fugitive fled to Nigeria after committing the crime. Police in Nigeria said they have arrested and repatriated a Chinese national, Xu Qing, for allegedly masterminding a Ponzi scheme valued at more than $245 million in China. In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony…
Nairobi — Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has intensified her political support for the Kenya Kwanza administration, urging residents to remain aligned with the government while sharply criticizing opposition leaders and internal dissent within the Mt Kenya region. Speaking at her headquarters in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, Waiguru defended her position, warning residents against what she termed…
Latest votes set up key Senate race, underscore Trump’s continued influence over Republican Party. Published On 6 May 20266 May 2026 Primary elections in Indiana and Ohio have drawn the latest battle lines for the United States midterm elections in November, while underscoring Trump’s continued sway over Republican voters. In Ohio, voters on Tuesday picked…
Ted Turner, the media mogul who cut a brash and vivid figure on the American scene of the late 20th century by dominating the cable television industry, creating the 24-hour news cycle with CNN, and extending his restless reach into professional sports, environmentalism and philanthropy, died on Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee, Fla. He…
Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors. The CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, Denise van Huyssteen, said bigger manufacturers were able to continue production but many employees had stayed away. Severe floods damaged factories, offices and warehouses, she…
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has dismissed Information Minister Daud Aweis and appointed lawmaker Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud as his replacement, the government said on Wednesday. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 120, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the provisional constitution, and followed consultations with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a statement…
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met senior officials from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday to discuss long-term solutions to food insecurity, drought and recurrent climate shocks. The delegation was led by WFP Deputy Executive Director Matthew Hollingworth, according to a statement. Barre briefed the officials on the country’s overall situation,…
