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Becks hopes Ronaldo stays on at Man Utd
Manchester United are set to undergo major changes after another disappointing season but former midfielder David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo sticks around for at least another year. United’s 4-0 hammering at Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend means they cannot finish higher than sixth. The Old Trafford side have appointed Ajax Amsterdam manager Erik
Over 1.6m candidates to write 2022 WSSSCE commencing May 16
Kayode Olanrewaju A total of 1,607,975 candidates from 20,221 schools registered for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2022, across the country. The Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mr. Patrick Areghan, disclosed this, Monday during a press conference, which was
JUST IN: Sri Lankan PM resigns amid economic crisis
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned amid mass protests at the government’s handling of the economic crisis, officials say. The move came as the island was placed under curfew after violent clashes between Rajapksa supporters and anti-government protesters in Colombo, reports the BBC. At least 78 people have been injured in the
Kwara to FG: Save us from imminent disaster on federal roads, bridges
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has sent a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to save the state from imminent disaster as a result of the collapsed Moro Bailey and Ohan bridges, both in Moro Local Government Area of the state, as well as the washed-off road close to the Oyun
Again, ASUU extends strike
Any hope of seeing the suspension of the three months strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) being lifted has evaporated like early morning dew as the Union has extended the industrial action by another 12 weeks starting from this Monday. Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President broke the sad news on Monday, arguing
Putin blames West for war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said troops and volunteers in the eastern Ukrainian Donbas region were “fighting for the motherland, its future” and he accused the West of preparing for an “invasion of our land”. Putin was speaking at the annual parade on Moscow’s Red Square, which marks the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory
Chevron terminates contract with Caverton Helicopters
Chevron Nigeria has announced the termination of its contract with Caverton Helicopters. This was disclosed in a statement titled: “Termination of Caverton’s Contracts.” The company stated: “This is to bring to the notice of the entire workforce that with effect from May 7, 2022, the contract held by Caverton Helicopters Limited for the
World awaits Putin speech as Russia marks Victory Day
There has been speculation that President Putin may use the occasion of Victory Day to make a major announcement, or even to declare all-out war on Ukraine, as opposed to a“special military operation”, but the Kremlin has denied it has such plans. Something short of full mobilisation could be announced, in response to Russia’s
Philippines heads to polls in pivotal election
Voting has begun in the Philippines, with millions queuing across the islands to choose their next president. The man tipped to win the presidency is Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, the son of the nation’s former dictator, reports the BBC. Polls suggest he may see a landslide victory, meaning the Marcos clan ousted by a
Ukraine Conflict: First ladies meet as US announces new sanctions
US First Lady Jill Biden has met her Ukrainian counterpart Olena Zelenska in Ukraine as Washington announced further sanctions on Moscow. The two first ladies met at a school in the border town of Uzhhorod, reports the BBC. It was Mrs Zelenska’s first appearance in public since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began
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