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Labour Secures Victory in UK General Election; Rishi Sunak Extends Congratulations to Keir Starmer
Labour has swept to a landslide victory in the UK general election, paving the way for Keir Starmer to become the new Prime Minister. With final results indicating Labour’s expected 410 seats compared to the Conservatives’ 144, Rishi Sunak has gracefully accepted defeat, extending congratulations to Starmer and describing the outcome as a “sobering verdict.” Reflecting on the election, Sunak expressed regret, stating, “I am sorry.”
Following his own win in Holborn and St Pancras, Starmer declared, “The change begins right here… it is time for us to deliver.” The Conservative losses included high-profile figures like Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg, and Penny Mordaunt, all defeated by Labour candidates.
In a notable first, Nigel Farage secured a seat for Reform UK in Clacton, alongside victories for Richard Tice and Lee Anderson. Meanwhile, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn triumphed in Islington North as an independent, while Labour’s Jon Ashworth lost to an independent candidate. George Galloway, representing the Workers Party, lost the seat he had won earlier in the year.
Carla Denyer celebrated a victory for the Green Party in Bristol Central, while the SNP, initially holding 43 seats, is forecasted to reduce to just six seats after the election.
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star, has announced a temporary break from social media.
The 39-year-old made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, agent to NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the media’s focus on negativity.
Kleiman wrote, “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes… I, for one, find it all a waste of breath.” James shared the post, adding a simple comment: “AMEN!!”
In a follow-up post, James confirmed his social media hiatus, writing, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”
James, known for his strong presence on and off the court, is taking this break amidst ongoing discussions about the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu presents 3 Trillion Naira as the budget for the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the house of assembly. The assembly meeting was led by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The budget is themed Budget of Sustainability and will be a blue print for the commitment to Lagosians.
The ceremony was held in the state house, Alausa, Lagos. With this proposed bill the state government is focusing on environment, education, technology, security and public safety.
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.
At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke’s counsel confirmed filing the amendment motion and serving the EFCC. Notably, no EFCC representatives appeared in court.
The embattled ex-minister also sought an extension of time to contest the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated properties, claiming she was denied a fair hearing during the forfeiture proceedings.
The EFCC, however, rejected Alison-Madueke’s allegations, maintaining that the forfeiture cases were lawfully adjudicated over time.
Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to consider the motion to amend the originating process.
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