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As the leadership tussle between many factions in the Labour Party, LP, in Cross River State persists, the defection of Brian Odey, the lawmaker representing Yala state constituency 1 in the House of Assembly is yet another serious blow that has been dealt on the beleaguered party. Over the weekend, the leadership of the state ruling party, APC, formally received Brian Odey and other defectors in a grand event. Odey joined the APC in Yahe Ward of Yala LGA. Both factions led by Ogar Osim… Read the full article here

An eight-year-old boy has tragically died after being shot in the head and face at a farm in Warcop, Cumbria. The boy was airlifted to a hospital following the incident, which occurred at around 14:50 BST on Saturday but he succumbed to his injuries overnight. Cumbria Police confirmed that a man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. He has since been re-arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and remains in police custody as investigations… Read the full article here

Nasarawa United forward, Kabiru Balogun has revealed that hard work was key to their victory over Ikorodu City. Balogun netted the match-winner in Nasarawa United’s 2-1 win over Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Anas Yusuf opened the scoring for Nasarawa United before Chilaka ThankGod equalised for Ikorodu City. Balogun said the victory was a big relief for the team after the disappointing loss to El-Kanemi Warriors last weekend. “We really worked… Read the full article here

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said his counterpart in the Federal  Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is responsible for his appointment in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Lokpobiri made this known on Saturday at an event organised in honour of Wike by the Ijaw Peoples Congress in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The former Senator also revealed that the move to become a minister in… Read the full article here

Follow the Premier League live Football match between Ipswich Town and Aston Villa with Eurosport. The match starts at 1:00 PM on September 29th, 2024.Catch the latest Ipswich Town and Aston Villa news and find up to date Premier League standings, results, top scorers and previous winners.Football fans can read breaking Football news headlines, interviews, expert commentary and watch replays. Keep up with what’s happening in the Premier League, Champions League and other competitions.Make… Read the full article here

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 54, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about AI slop and sports betting and Jony Ive, clearing my schedule for the new season of The Great British Bake Off, watching Sicario and Pirates of the Caribbean and A Quiet Place: Day One on plane-seat screens like their directors… Read the full article here

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Shigeru Ishiba’s election as leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party is expected to put pressure on the country’s stocks on Monday morning after Nikkei 225 futures fell 6 per cent following his victory this week.Ishiba, a former defence and agriculture minister who is set to take over as prime minister on October 1, is a China hawk who has vowed to… Read the full article here

AI is accelerating scientific breakthroughs and improving research outcomes. Here are eight projects harnessing its power to improve human life quality. Read the full article here

Bachelor in Paradise alums Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile are not in a rush to expand their family. “At this time, Joe and I do see kids in our future,” Pitt, 26, wrote via Instagram Story on Friday, September 27. “Right now, we are just enjoying being together and childless.” She continued, “[We’re] getting our baby fix from our friends and families’ beautiful kiddos.” Pitt and Amabile, 38, met on season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, getting… Read the full article here

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the president’s visit in September. Mr Tegbe, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the president, the president’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Sunday. Mr Tegbe is a fellow of the Institute of… Read the full article here