October 11, 2025

Somtochukwu— ARISE TV Anchor’s Funeral Plans Fully Announced

Somtochukwu, The Arise TV Anchor’s Funeral Plans Announced

October 11, 2025 2:27 pm

Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s family, colleagues, and friends prepare to honor the late journalist as police confirm 12 arrests linked to her killing in Abuja.

The family of late ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu has announced funeral arrangements following her tragic death during a robbery in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on September 29, 2025.

According to the family, the rites will begin on October 12, 2025 with a Night of Tributes at the THISDAY Dome in Abuja, starting at 6 p.m. A Service of Songs will be held on October 15 at Corpus Christi Cathedral, Kaduna Street, Port Harcourt, while the final …

United Kingdom Launches Temporary Worker Visa For Key Sectors

United Kingdom Launches A 5-Year Work Visa For Key Sectors

October 11, 2025 1:41 pm

United Kingdom unveils temporary work visa to attract skilled professionals across multiple industries in a bid to ease the country’s persistent labor shortages

According to a report released by the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), 82 mid-skilled occupations have been identified as eligible for the new route, including bricklayers, fashion designers, HR officers, engineering technicians, welders, civil engineers, carpenters, photographers, translators, and logistics managers.

The initiative, which falls under Britain’s new Temporary Shortage List, is intended to help businesses fill essential roles that are currently facing acute staffing gaps. The scheme offers time-limited visas lasting between three and five years …

Femi Commends Alex Otti, Says Abia Now Shows Real Governance

Falana Commends Alex Otti, Says Abia Enjoys His Governance

October 11, 2025 1:00 pm

Femi Falana, a renown Nigerian Human Rights lawyer hails Governor Alex Otti’s reforms, citing visible progress in Abia’s infrastructure and public services.

The renowned Nigerian lawyer Femi Falana has praised Abia State Governor Alex Otti for what he described as a “visible transformation” in governance and infrastructure across the southeastern state.

Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made the remarks on Wednesday October 8, 2025, after visiting the governor at his residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. Speaking with reporters after the visit, he said he was “deeply impressed” by the changes taking place in the …

Norway Vs Israel Qualifier, Protests Dominate Oslo Clash

Norway Vs Israel Qualifier, Protests Dominate Oslo Clash

October 11, 2025 12:41 pm

In the hours before kick-off on Saturday, Oslo became the stage for a heated showdown. As Norway faced Israel in the 2026 World Cup qualifier  match at Ullevaal Stadium, the city witnessed large pro-Palestinian protests. 

The protests centered outside Norway’s parliament and spilled toward the stadium, with demonstrators waving Palestinian flags, wearing the Palestine national team’s jerseys, and chanting calls to ban Israel from international sport. Many of them vowed to remain until the match began. Police had to seal off stadium entrances, screened bags, and limited spectator access.

“This match should not have been played. If Russia is expelled, …

John Bolton Federal Indictment Expected Imminently

John Bolton Federal Indictment Expected Imminently

October 11, 2025 12:06 pm

John Bolton, the former national security adviser and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, is poised to be federally charged as early as next week, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland would bring the case, based on a probe into the handling of classified documents.

The impending indictment marks a significant escalation in the Justice Department’s actions against Trump critics. Bolton, if charged, would join former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James as the third high-profile opponent of the former president to face federal legal action …

Trump Federal Layoffs Begin As $28B In State Aid Is Frozen

Trump Federal Layoffs Begin As $28B In State Aid Is Frozen

October 11, 2025 8:53 am

President Donald Trump has directed the withholding of at least $28 billion in infrastructure funds initially designated for states such as New York, California, and Illinois. At the same time, his administration has begun issuing layoff notices to more than 4,200 federal employees across multiple agencies. The moves come amid a protracted government shutdown and escalating tensions between Republicans and Democrats

In a court filing, the Justice Department disclosed that over 1,400 employees at the Treasury Department and at least 1,100 workers at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had received layoff notices. Other affected agencies include Commerce, …

Aces Overcome Mid-year Slump For Wnba Title

Aces Overcome Mid-year Slump For WNBA Title

October 11, 2025 7:32 am

The Las Vegas Aces capped a turbulent season by sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in four straight games to claim their third WNBA title in four years, completing one of the sport’s most remarkable turnarounds. It came Friday night in Phoenix.

Behind that dominant finish, A’ja Wilson captured Finals MVP honours after scoring 112 points across the series — part of a historic season in which she became the first player in league history to win the scoring title, regular-season MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in a single year.

The Aces’ championship run carries extra weight because …

French PM Lecornu Under Pressure Heading to Budget Deadline

French PM Lecornu Under Pressure Heading to Budget Deadline

October 11, 2025 5:52 am

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu finds himself in a terrible position less than 48 hours after being reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron, now racing against time to put together a new cabinet and present a draft for the 2026 budget by Monday. His reappointment comes at a critical juncture as opposition parties promise to topple his government.

Despite resigning just days ago, Lecornu was reinstated by Macron on Friday. The president cited the inability to find a consensus alternative and the urgency of passing the budget through a fractured Parliament as his reason. Lecornu’s first stint lasted only 27 days, …

Dave Umahi And The Highway Of Lies

October 11, 2025 4:08 am

"700 kilometers of concrete ambition, a ₦15-trillion promise of connectivity, and the crown jewel of a government determined to prove that it could build at scale. But every kilometer of its progress has also mapped the fault lines of the Nigerian state."

By
Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional | Strategic & Management Economist

Executive Summary

The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway—a 700-kilometre corridor projected to cost roughly ₦15 trillion ($11 billion)—is the most ambitious public-works project in Nigeria’s modern history. Conceived as a symbol …

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