Transfer: Why Man City abandoned talks with Declan Rice

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has revealed why the club walked away from signing Declan Rice from West Ham United. Former England women’s international Eni Aluko had suggested that Manchester City were never really interested in signing Rice, claiming that Pep Guardiola just wanted to help his friend Mikel Arteta get the England international. … Continue reading Transfer: Why Man City abandoned talks with Declan Rice

Marine Serre: Spring 2024 Collection

Half of this collection was crafted from upcycled deadstock. And the rest was made from certified recycled fabrics and other materials. Which is important and good. However, the really great thing about Marine Serre is that her environmental practice, while foundational, is only the starting point. This former LVMH Prize winner has built on that … Continue reading Marine Serre: Spring 2024 Collection

Study reveals countries with highest number of diabetes cases

Nigeria has ranked 186th in the last spot among countries with the highest number of people with diabetes. World statistics rate 186 countries where diabetes is eating deep into citizens, with Pakistan ranking first at 30 per cent, while Kenya and Nigeria are among the bottom five with 4 per cent and 3.6 per cent … Continue reading Study reveals countries with highest number of diabetes cases

CSOs, IPMAN set to clash over planned increase of fuel pump price

A coalition of civil society groups on Friday vowed to mobilise Nigerians to the streets if the Independent Petroleum MARKETERS' Association (IPMAN) increased fuel pump price to N700 per litre. The coalition, which comprises all civil society organisations nationwide, was reacting to the planned increment of fuel pump price from government-approved N538 per litre to … Continue reading CSOs, IPMAN set to clash over planned increase of fuel pump price

Tottenham expect more from James

Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday announced the signing of James Maddison from Leicester City on a five-year contract.  "Earning recognition for his outstanding performances, James claimed numerous personal accolades throughout 2017/18, including the Championship Young Player of the Month award for January, 2018, and the Championship Goal of the Month award for September, 2017, and January, … Continue reading Tottenham expect more from James

Caroline Wozniacki returns to tennis after 2020 retirement

Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki confirmed Thursday that she is returning to tennis after a three-year retirement. "Over these past three years away from the game, I got to make up for lost time with my family. I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for. But I … Continue reading Caroline Wozniacki returns to tennis after 2020 retirement

RUSSIA: Wagner Group’s chief rebelled over contract signing with Defense Ministry

Head of the Wagner Group Yevgeny Prigozhin left the Southern Military District headquarters on June 24, 2023 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Russian senior lawmaker Andrey Kartapolov said on Thursday that the head of the paramilitary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, went rogue after the request to all forces fighting on the Russian side to sign a contract … Continue reading RUSSIA: Wagner Group’s chief rebelled over contract signing with Defense Ministry

IRAN: Desecration of Quran in Sweden ‘fuels terrorism, extremism’

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday strongly condemned the desecration of the holy Quran by a right-wing man in Sweden’s capital.  In a Twitter post, Iran's top diplomat said the entire Islamic world "strongly condemns the insult to the holy books and the Holy Quran." Rebuking the Swedish authorities, Amir-Abdollahian said allowing the desecration … Continue reading IRAN: Desecration of Quran in Sweden ‘fuels terrorism, extremism’

US condemns burning of Quran in Sweden, defends act as ‘freedom of expression’

The US State Department on Thursday condemned the burning of a copy of the Quran in Sweden but said issuing a permit for the demonstration supports freedom of expression.  State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at his press briefing that the US is "deeply concerned by the act," but supports freedom of expression and the … Continue reading US condemns burning of Quran in Sweden, defends act as ‘freedom of expression’

Moscow protests arrest of Russian citizen in Poland, demands explanation

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that Moscow "strongly protests" the arrest of a Russian citizen in Poland and demands an explanation. The Russian Embassy in Warsaw is investigating the circumstances surrounding​​​​​​​ the incident, Zakharova told Russian state-run news agency TASS, adding that all necessary assistance will be provided to the Russian … Continue reading Moscow protests arrest of Russian citizen in Poland, demands explanation

Russia to expand UN Security Council with Asian, African, Latin American countries

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Russia will seek the expansion of the UN Security Council with Asian, African, and Latin American countries. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Lavrov said the Security Council has to be reformed "in accordance with existing realities," and the dominance of the Western countries has to … Continue reading Russia to expand UN Security Council with Asian, African, Latin American countries

Poland claims Russian ice hockey player is a spy

Poland's security agency arrested a Russian professional ice hockey player on suspicion of "espionage," Warsaw said on Friday. The Internal Security Agency (ABW) arrested the Russian citizen suspected of spying from the Silesia Voivodeship in southern Poland on June 11, following an investigation into a spy ring operating in the country, Warsaw said in a … Continue reading Poland claims Russian ice hockey player is a spy

What is sanctity of marriage?

Photo by Sandro Crepulja on Pexels.com The definition of sanctity of marriage means how it’s viewed by people since the olden days was derived from the holy bible where God himself established the unity of the first man and woman.  “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his … Continue reading What is sanctity of marriage?