Month: November 2024

US election results live: Trump declares victory

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is back in training camp preparing for his next fight. Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is preparing for his next fight.  “The Last Stylebender” is back in training camp. Adesanya is coming off back-to-back…

#USElection2024: Trump, Harris close campaign in swing states on eve of deadlocked election

PHILADELPHIA/GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (Reuters) -Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across Pennsylvania and other battleground states on Monday in the final, frantic day of an exceptionally close U.S. presidential election. The campaign has seen head-spinning…

Jackie Appiah wins big at 2024 AMAAs

Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah was adjudged Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) which was held in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday November 2, 2024. She was awarded for her role in ‘Red Carpet’,…

FG Scraps 18-year Admission Benchmark for Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has abolished the controversial 18-year age benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions across the country. The announcement was made by the new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who also hinted at a broader review of Nigeria’s…

EFCC Arrests Atiku’s Running Mate, Okowa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta State. The former governor was arrested on Monday for allegedly misusing funds derived from resource allocation. DAILY GIST reports that Okowa was the running…

Nigeria And Uk Signs MOU

The Nigerian Government and the United Kingdom government have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster historic cultural relationship between the two countries. The signing of the MoU took place in Abuja, Monday. Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf…

Quincy Jones, giant of US music, dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, the celebrated US musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many others, has died at the age of 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at…

Flamingos lift U-17 W’Cup Fair Play Trophy

The Nigeria U-17 women’s team, Flamingos, have carted home the Fair Play Trophy of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which was concluded on Sunday in the Dominican Republic, with North Korea lifting the trophy at the expense of…

Nigeria ranks fifth globally in daily social media usage

FULL LIST: Nigeria ranks fifth globally in daily social media usage Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing the country fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to figures from Cable.co.uk and…

Trump Leading Harris In Every Swing State: New Poll  

In Arizona, Trump holds his widest margin — with a 52.3% to 45.8% lead over Harris. Trump leading Harris in every swing state: new poll Former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris in every swing state by…