Goodluck Jonathan Monitors Kenyan Presidential Election
The former president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan was on Tuesday in Kenya monitoring the presidential election. The country anticipates a smooth transition of power after nearly ten years under President Uhuru Kenyatta, who served two terms. Due to term limits, President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to step down when the election is over. The two […]
Sania Khan: She TikToked Her Divorce, Then Her Husband Killed Her
When she left a bad marriage, Sania Khan said some members of her South Asian Muslim community made her feel like she had “failed at life”. Through TikTok, she found support and comfort in strangers – until her ex returned and murdered her. Her bags were packed. She was ready to be free. The 21st […]
Ahmaud Arbery: Three Sentenced For Hate Crimes Over Jogger’s Murder
Three white men convicted of killing a black jogger have been sentenced for federal hate crimes. Travis McMichael, 36, his father, Gregory, 66, and their neighbour, William Bryan, are already serving life sentences over the murder. On Monday, the father and son were sentenced to life in prison while Bryan was handed a 35-year jail […]
Donald Trump Says FBI Agents Raided His Mar-a-Lago Florida Home
Former US President Donald Trump has said his Florida home was raided by the FBI, and that agents broke open a safe. Mr Trump said in a statement that Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was “occupied by a large group of FBI agents”. Monday’s search was reportedly connected to an investigation into Mr Trump’s handling of […]
Presidential Pardons: Dariye, Nyame, 3 Others Released From Prison
After receiving presidential pardons from President Muhammadu Buhari four months later, the former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, and Taraba State, Jolly Nyame, have now been released by the Nigerian Correctional Service. In addition to the duo of Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, who was released from the Kuje Maximum Custodial Center at around […]
Monkeypox Hit Lagos As It Record 56 New Cases, NCDC Confirm 157 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 157 cases of monkeypox in 26 different states of the country with Lagos leading with 56 new confirmed cases.This was disclosed in the NCDC’s most recent week 30 monkeypox situation report. Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic infectious disease that affects humans irregularly and is typically seen […]
Soyinka Describes Video Of Pyrates Confraternity Mocking Tinubu As “Distasteful”
Professor Wole Soyinka, a Nobel laureate, has reacted and disassociated himself from a viral video that is thought to have been posted by a member of the National Association of Seadogs, also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, at a rally where participants appeared to be making fun of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the […]
Hong Kong Cuts Covid Hotel Quarantine To Three Days
Hong Kong will ease its Covid hotel quarantine requirements for people arriving from overseas, Chief Executive John Lee said on Monday. From Friday, those arriving in the city will have to stay at designated quarantine hotels for three days. They will then undergo another four days of “medical surveillance” either at home or at any […]
Climate Change: Landmark US Bill Clears Senate Hurdle
The US Senate has approved a bill that includes $369bn (£305bn) for climate action – the largest investment in America’s history. The authors of the Inflation Reduction Act say it will cut the country’s carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. Some households could receive up to $7,500 in tax credit to buy an electric car […]
NYSC DG: Corps Members Rejecting Posting Risk Service Extension
The Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps, (NYSC), Brigadier-General Muhammed Fadah, has cautioned corps members refusing postings to their places of primary assignments that they risk having the period of their NYSC service extended. Fadah, who made the above statement when he visited Katsina NYSC Orientation camp, as part of his nationwide tour of […]
