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New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has said she expects her country’s relationship with the Royal Family to “deepen” under King Charles III. Australia and New Zealand both held proclamation ceremonies for the new head of state following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. New Zealand held its formal ceremony on parliament’s grounds, with the proceedings led by governer general Cindy Kiro…
By Peter Suciu King George VI took the name to honor his father George V, but perhaps due to the fact that both George’s were second-born sons – the proverbial “spare” to the expected “heir” to the throne. It helped restore the continuity that the UK needed. George V proved to be up to the…
The Queen has passed away at the age of 96. There is a strict protocol for the days after her death. This is what will happen after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.The Queen is dead. There is a schedule for the next few days. This is the 10-day mourning plan after the death of…
More than a year and a half after the Capitol riot. More than a year and a half after a mob of pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol, some people who were there that day, are seeking to join the very institution that found itself under attack on January 6, 2021. None of the candidates…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu’s self-acclaimed disciple, Simon Ekpa has said that Peter Obi is not contesting the presidential election in Nigeria. Ekpa, the controversial IPOB spokesperson said the British government was using the presidential candidate of the Labour Party to distract those agitating for Biafra. The Finland-based Biafra…
The key to winning the Big Brother Naija is a loyal obsessed fanbase. Housemates are increasingly conscious of this and try to appeal to specific demographics—hoping they will lengthen their stay in their house. But the approach has always been contentious: live everyday life, or play a character to appeal to viewers? But is it possible to…
Uber today announced expansion of its operations in Nigeria extending to Owerri, Imo state and Akure, in Ondo state. The new cities now make Uber’s presence felt in 11 Nigerian cities among the 18 cities across West Africa. The ride hailing company said these expansions signal more access to earning opportunities for drivers and affordable,…
The federal government has insisted on a 35% increment in salary for university professors. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu made the intention of the government known on Tuesday in Abuja, while speaking during a meeting with vice-chancellors and other university stakeholders. Adamu said the federal government could only afford a 23.5 percent salary increase…
Level up housemates, Bella, Bryann, Chomzy, Doyin, Eloswag, and Phyna are up for possible eviction this week. After the HOH challenge, Biggie instructed all housemates to nominate three housemates each. He, however, told Chizzy and Rachel who are riders that they are not allowed to nominate. After the Nominations, Adekunle, Bella, Chizzy (Rider), Chomzy, Doyin,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been requested by the newly elected National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to personally arrange a meeting with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to discuss ending the protracted strike action by university lecturers. In order to satisfy the UNESCO benchmark and suggestion that developing countries devote 26%…
