The United Kingdom government is moving to stop schools from routinely starting General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) teaching in Year 7. This, according to the government, is part of plans to overhaul the national curriculum and make the first three years of secondary education more engaging for pupils. Under the proposed changes, “schools will […]
US President Donald Trump defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid reports of an affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence operative, describing him as an “honorable guy.” Asked about the reported relationship and an ensuing investigation by the US semiconductor company’s board of directors, Trump said Sunday : “I think he’s an honorable guy. I think […]
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under the leadership of Senator David Mark, Chief Rauf Aregbesola has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgment that invalidated the emergence of the Mark-led leadership of the party. Aregbesola is asking the appellate court to overturn the November 5 judgment […]
Government offices in Osun were shut on Monday as workers embark on a three-day strike as directed by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gates to the Osun Government Secretariat and the State House of Assembly in Osogbo were under lock […]
The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, will write personally to councils across England on Armistice Day, November 11, asking them to develop specific plans to provide accommodation for military veterans sleeping rough ahead of Christmas. The initiative is aimed at ensuring that no former member of the armed forces is left sleeping on the […]
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, says the state government plans to enforce the one-year rent payment provision in its real estate law to prevent landlords from demanding two or three years’ rent in advance. Hamzat, who is also the All Progressives Congress Party’s governorship candidate, said the provision was contained in the Lagos State […]
Chip giant Nvidia’s board announced Sunday it had opened a probe into chief executive and co-founder Jensen Huang after he acknowledged an affair with a woman US officials say was working for Chinese intelligence. Late last month, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials concluded that Alice Huang, a Chinese executive linked to […]
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has defended Diogo Dalot following criticism from supporters after the Portuguese defender conceded a penalty in the club’s dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. Dalot tripped Aston Villa’s Alysson in the penalty area, leading to John McGinn converting from the spot during the encounter, which featured several […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State has suffered another setback following the defection of its immediate past Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Basambo, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Basambo, a former Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, announced his decision in a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday. He attributed […]
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN it was “highly unlikely,” ahead of a meeting with mediator Qatar’s prime minister on Monday. Trump has threatened to resume strikes in recent weeks, with US media reports suggesting that hostilities could restart after last Tuesday’s midterm elections. The president told CNN […]
