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By Eniola Amadu Great Western Railway (GWR) has been fined £1m after admitting health and safety failings in connection with the death of passenger Bethan Roper, who suffered fatal head injuries after leaning from a train window in 2018. Ms Roper, 28, from Penarth in Wales, was killed on 1 December 2018 when her head struck a tree branch while travelling on a GWR service near Twerton, Bath. She had been returning home from a Christmas shopping trip and was intoxicated when she boarded the train, an inquest later heard. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) brought the prosecution,…

By Eniola Amadu Tens of thousands of homes remain without electricity after Storm Amy swept across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland bringing record winds, flooding and widespread disruption to travel and schools. In Northern Ireland, around 18,000 properties were still without power by Saturday afternoon, according to NIE Networks. At the peak of the storm, approximately 65,000 customers lost supply after strong winds brought down trees and damaged the network. The worst affected areas include Craigavon, Enniskillen, Omagh, Downpatrick, Ballymena and Dungannon. Councils in these regions have opened community assistance centres where residents without electricity can access hot…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Super Falcons goal keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has recently shared her experiences regarding the emotional challenges she has encountered since transferring to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women’s Super League (WSL). ‎In a poignant segment of the Nike and VERSUS documentary titled “Nothing Off the Table,” Nnadozie spoke candidly about the hurdles associated with her move, which differ from the typical narratives surrounding athlete transitions. ‎She stated, “It has not really been easy because people just see you come out on the field to play; they don’t know the struggles behind.” Nnadozie expressed that adjusting to life…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has officially announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 31, concluding an inspiring career that spanned multiple continents and leagues. ‎In a poignant statement shared on her Instagram page over the weekend, Onumonu expressed her gratitude, stating, “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I bid farewell to my playing career on the pitch.” This message not only signifies her departure from the sport but also reflects a profound sense of fulfillment following over a decade of commitment to the game. ‎Born on February 25, 1994, in Rancho…

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a response to Senator Salihu Lukman’s recent assertion that the party lacks the capacity to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State due to its current operational structure. The statement, which has sparked political discourse, prompted a swift rebuttal from the ADC, dismissing concerns and reaffirming its presence in the state’s political landscape. In a statement released on Saturday, 4 October 2025, the ADC addressed Sen. Lukman’s remarks with a tone of confidence and nonchalance. “Don’t worry, there’s nothing to panic about, but we are happy you…

By Ismaeel Aleem Youth groups and women within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State have called for equitable representation in the party’s leadership structure, decrying the marginalisation of their voices. The demand was made during a news conference in Yola on Saturday, where a coalition of ADC youth and women’s groups united to amplify their push for inclusive governance. Chairman of the Adamawa Coalition of ADC Youth and Women Support Groups, Mohammed Adamu, addressed the conference, highlighting the systemic exclusion of youths and women from key decision-making roles. He criticised the tokenistic projection of a single youth leader…

By Ismaeel Aleem President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to Jos, the capital of Plateau State, today Saturday 4th October, to pay his respects at the funeral of the mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe. The presidential visit was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, from Abuja. “President Tinubu will depart Lagos for Jos to attend the funeral prayers in honour of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe,” Onanuga confirmed Mama Lydia, who passed away at the age of 83, was described by…

By Clement Abayomi Think about it. When Nigerians discuss democracy, the gist no longer finds expression in Abraham Lincoln’s _“government of the people, by the people, for the people”_. Instead, it goes straight to Aso Rock in forms of biting criticisms. What does this suggest for the pillars of Nigeria’s democracy, specifically Nigerian leaders? It is not untrue to say that a country’s National Assembly is the backbone of its governance. The National Assembly is a significant arena where legislative decisions and actions take place. It is where parliamentarians gather to debate, negotiate, and speak for over 200 million Nigerians.…

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