STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS THE DEATH OF FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United States on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. As the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter was a model of selfless service, showcasing how leadership can positively impact humanity beyond the highest office. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global statesman, President Carter dedicated his post-presidential years to advancing peace, democracy, and the fight against tropical diseases. His tireless efforts left a lasting legacy. “President Carter demonstrated the power of staying relevant and impactful after leaving office,” remarked President Tinubu. “He addressed global challenges, from disease eradication to conflict resolution, and promoted democratic ideals with grace, dignity, and compassion.” President Tinubu recalls President Carter as a trus...

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah says he is "far away" from signing a new deal at the Premier League club. Salah, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and can enter negotiations with non-English clubs on 1 January over a free transfer once his deal expires. The Egyptian scored his 20th goal of the season as Liverpool beat West Ham 5-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points. Asked about his future following the victory, Salah told Sky Sports: "No, we are far away from that [contract] and I don't want to put anything in the media. "The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league and I want to be part of that. "I will do my best for the team to win the trophy. There is a few other teams catching up with us and we need to stay focused and humble and go again."

After 179 people were killed on Jeju Air Flight 2216 in the worst plane crash in South Korea, the low-cost carrier told AFP Monday it was facing a wave of cancellations. In Sunday’s accident at Muan, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea made a mayday call and belly-landed before crashing into a barrier and bursting into flames. Two crew members are the only survivors of Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 which crash-landed at Muan International Airport on a flight from Bangkok. “From midnight the previous day (Sunday) to 1:00 pm today (0400 GMT Monday), the number of canceled flight tickets totaled approximately 68,000,” a Jeju Air official told AFP. Domestic flights accounted for around 33,000 cancellations, while international flights cancellations stood at around 34,000, the company said. “Many also are asking if their aircraft is the Boeing 737-800, and if so, they want to cancel,” they said, speaking on condition of anonymity. A Jeju Air flight from Seo...

  Former President Jimmy Carter, died Sunday. He was 100. His son, Chip Carter confirmed that the former president died at his home in Plains about 3:45 p.m. Carter, who lived longer than any other U.S. president, entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia in February 2023 after a series of short hospital stays. “People will be celebrating Jimmy Carter for hundreds of years. His reputation is only going to grow,” Rice University history professor Douglas Brinkley wrote in his book “The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter.” Born on Oct. 1, 1924, Carter grew up on a peanut farm and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In the Navy, he eventually served on submarines and rose to the rank of lieutenant. The Navy commissioned a nuclear-powered submarine in 2005, naming it the USS Jimmy Carter. He was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1962 and was a little-known Georgia governor when he began his bid for the presidency ahead of the 1976 election. He ...

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday aligned with key supporter and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk in a public dispute over the use of the H-1B visa, saying he fully backs the programme for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters.  The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has voiced late Friday to go to "war" to defend the visa programme for foreign tech workers. Also tech entrepreneur such as  Vivek Ramaswamy, who with Musk is to co-chair a government cost-cutting panel under Trump – say the United States produces too few highly skilled graduates, and they fervently champion the H1-B programme. In an interview with The New York Post, Trump hinted that he "always liked" the H1-B visa programme and used it to attract qualified foreign workers to the US mainland. "I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I've been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It's a great programme," he was quoted as saying. “I’ve always liked the visas, I ha...

  About 69 migrants, including 25 Malians, lost their lives after a makeshift boat en route to Spain from West Africa sank off Morocco’s coast, Mali’s authorities confirmed. Details of the Tragedy: - Passengers: The boat carried about 80 people; only 11 survived. - Survivors: Nine survivors are Malian nationals, according to Mali’s Ministry of Malians Abroad. - Timing: The incident occurred last week but was formally confirmed on Thursday. Mali’s Crisis and Migration: - Instability: Mali continues to grapple with political turmoil, jihadist violence, and separatist uprisings following two military coups in 2020 and 2021. - Hardship: Economic challenges and climate change effects on agriculture have forced many Malians to seek opportunities abroad, often risking dangerous sea routes. Deadly Atlantic Route: - Risk: The Atlantic migration path from West Africa to Spain is one of the most perilous in the world. - Statistics: Spanish human rights group Caminando Fronteras rep...

The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai, celebrated the 15th anniversary of recognizing football’s finest talents globally. Key Highlights: - Vinicius Jr. claimed “Best Men’s Player” and “Best Forward”, celebrating a stellar year with Real Madrid. - Cristiano Ronaldo secured the “Best Middle East Player” award. - Rising star, Lamine Yamal won “Best Emerging Player”, while Carlo Ancelotti was named “Best Coach”. Complete List of Winners: - Best Men’s Player: Vinicius Jr. - Best Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmati - Best Midfielder: Jude Bellingham - Best Men’s Club: Real Madrid - Best Women’s Club: Barcelona - Career Awards: Neymar Jr., Thibaut Courtois, Rio Ferdinand - Special Career Awards: Florentino Pérez, Alessandro Del Piero The event honored current icons like Vinicius Jr. and Bonmati, alongside legends like Del Piero, highlighting football’s evolving legacy.