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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Monday said his party, in 2024, will adjust to a new role as Nigeria’s main opposition party. Obi, in his New Year Message, said LP will remain firmly in opposition and keep the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its toes to protect the interest of Nigerians. The former Governor of Anambra State said, “As Nigeria is the only country we have, deeply endowed but lacking good leadership over the years, we will continue to seek a new Nigeria that we know is possible.

Like any other potent social medicine, government assistance to the needy often causes unpleasant side effects. The welfare state means new security for the millions who do not share the nation’s affluence. But it also means public intervention in private lives, job-shirking relief chiselers who loaf at government expense, and tax burdens that soar higher every year. Can the side effects be nullified without crimping the cure? Last week one city answered with a resounding yes —and in the process, Newburgh, N.

Since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952, dozens of nations colonized by the British Empire have gained independence and continue to rebuild their societies. Some critics of the royal family see last week’s death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch as an opportunity to re-envision the monarchy’s role and to finally acknowledge the struggles of all those who were affected by British imperialism around the world and in Britain itself. The legacy of colonization has been well documented and often included slavery and the forced movement of people, brutal suppression, and the extraction of resources at the expense of local economies.

Professional tennis is losing two of its greatest and most popular athletes of all time — both within the span of a month.  Roger Federer announced his retirement in mid-September, saying he hopes to play one final doubles match at this weekend’s Laver Cup in London. That followed the retirement of 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who is by far the most popular women’s tennis player of all time, according to a recent Morning Consult survey.

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed J.K. Rowling after the “Harry Potter” author spoke out against Scotland’s new hate crime act, daring the police to arrest her for misgendering trans women.

- Moses Kuria alaumu afisi ya Rais kwa masaibu yaliyompata ya kukamatwa akisema ni kwa sababu ya msimamo wake kisiasa - Alisema mlalamikaji kwenye kesi yake alipewa fedha ili atoe madai ya uongo kumhusu - Kuria alisema ataendelea kumuunga mkono DP Ruto kwenye azma yake ya kisiasa kuingia Ikulu 2022 Mbunge wa Gatundu Kusini Moses Kuria ametuma ujumbe wa kimapinduzi saa chache baada ya kuachiliwa kutoka kituo cha polisi cha Kilimani.

Relationship gurus — you have likely heard about them, as plenty of such professionals give advice online and offline on various platforms. Kevin Samuels is one of the most popular on YouTube, with over 1.19 million subscribers. His live streams attract thousands of viewers, most of them looking for concrete relationship advice. Much of his advice is directed at Black women and centres around telling them to up their standards. Indeed, he is a great talker with helpful advice, but is his relationship life great?

Thuso Mbedu is an award-winning American-based South African actress and model. She gained international prominence after starring in Amazon 2021 TV series The Underground Railroad. Her success in the entertainment industry has also drawn people’s attention to her personal life. Who is Thuso Mbedu’s husband?  TABLE OF CONTENTSThuso Mbedu thrived in the South African film industry before moving to the United States, where she has been featured in multiple movies and TV series.

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Gabby Giffords’ black SUV rolled through the security blockade and right to the southern entrance of the U.S. Capitol, to be greeted by a former colleague and a half-dozen current and former staffers. After quick hugs and hellos, Giffords leaned on the cane in her left hand, made her way up the slight ramp and then down through the labyrinth of back halls and passages and elevators toward a basement conference room.