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Says ex-members expelled over financial impropriety, anti-party activities behind move By Anayo Okoli The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ebonyi State has distanced itself from a purported endorsement of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Chief Ifeanyi Odii, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party insisted that it remains committed to fielding and supporting its own governorship candidate in the state. The Ebonyi State Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Enyinnaya Udensi Alum, described the reported endorsement as the handiwork of former party members who were expelled over alleged financial impropriety and anti-party activities. According to him, the NDC…

A 21-year-old British woman has been arrested in Thailand after allegedly fatally stabbing her boyfriend, according to local media reports.The Bangkok Post reported that on Thursday morning local time, officers found the body of a 34-year-old man, who operated a cannabis farm, in a luxury rental home in the Pattaya area, a beachside region two hours outside of Bangkok known for its large expat population and nightlife.Police officers found the man lying in a bathroom attached to a bedroom with multiple stab wounds, according to the paper. Police believe the man had been dead for six hours before they arrived.The…

The European Central Bank is in a “good position” following an interest-rate hike last month and data showing inflation has eased with the slump in oil prices, Governing Council member Emmanuel Moulin said on Saturday.

Despite my initial skepticism, I’m now sold on wireless Qi chargers that add integrated fans to keep your phone cool while charging. I figured they’d be too loud, or too weak, or too gimmicky, but I’m a convert after spending a week with the new $59.99 Kuxiu D5 Qi2.2 charging dock. Its active cooling system has kept my phone from heating up, unlike every other Qi charger I’ve tried. Good thing, given my own history with an overheating phone.Last year I fried the logic board on my titanium iPhone 15 Pro. I was on a sweltering train and trying to…

Labour MPs are proposing a cap on UK-based donations to political parties that they believe Andy Burnham will support in some form if he becomes the next prime minister.One Labour MP, Alex Sobel is putting forward a plan to cap political donations at £1m in an amendment to a bill that is back in Parliament this month.There are currently no restrictions on the amount of money UK-based donors can give to political parties and politicians.Labour MPs are confident a donations cap will be backed by dozens of MPs including Burnham, who is widely expected to replace Prime Minister Sir Keir…

HomeScienceVol. 393, No. 6806American science at 250Back To Vol. 393, No. 6806 Full accessBooks et al.Science and Society Share on American science at 250Alex Wellerstein, Beronda L. Montgomery, […] , Margaret O’Mara, Luis A. Campos, […] , Osagie K. Obasogie, and Erik M. Conway+3 authors +1 authors fewerAuthors Info & AffiliationsScience2 Jul 2026Vol 393, Issue 6806pp. 28-32DOI: 10.1126/scien…

George Furbank is out of England’s Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday due to appendicitis and could miss the entire summer tour.The full-back, who was set to make his first England appearance in close to two years, was taken to hospital on Friday evening, with Marcus Smith now most likely to replace him in the XV for the 4.40pm kick-off UK time. Furbank also appears in doubt for the games against Fiji on July 11 and Argentina on July 18. England team to face South Africa:Starting XV: 15 TBC, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tommy Freeman, 12 Seb…

After days and days of speculation, intrigue and multi-million-dollar charity donations, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now officially married. The ceremony was officiated by no less than Kelce’s Happy Gilmore 2 co-star Adam Sandler himself. With both the bride and groom wearing Christian Dior haute couture and Christian Louboutin shoes, the 14x Grammy winner and 3x Super Bowl champion were hitched within the last half hour at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The “Love Story” singer and Kansas City tight end made it official in front of an A-list, invite-only crowd of approximately 1,000. The couple and…

Unlock Nigeria’s Hospitality Potential Nigeria’s hospitality industry holds enormous potential to drive tourism, create jobs and diversify the economy, but poor infrastructure, inconsistent policies and multiple taxation continue to constrain its growth. Convener of Hotel Managers Conference Africa, Olugbenga Sunday, outlines reforms needed to transform the sector into a major economic powerhouse. Charles Ajunwa brings excerpts How do you handle the issue of capacity building in the sector? We found out that within our sector, one important thing is the people, because it’s all about service. How do we handle our guests? So capacity is key to the success of…

The funeral of the former Iranian supreme leader has begun as the gates of the sprawling Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran let in thousands of mourners who had been waiting through the night to enter the grounds.Iran is staging mass funeral processions for Ali Khamenei – whose ⁠37-year reign was brought ⁠to an ​end in February by the first airstrike of the war launched by the US and Israel.By 5.30am on Saturday, the streets surrounding the mosque were already full as Iranians, some travelling for hours and many carrying flags, made their way to an event designed to emphasise…