“Buffalo Loves Canada” Campaign Falls Flat as U.S. Sees Broader Slump in International Tourism
For a few optimistic weeks this summer, Canadian drivers heading south on the highway from Toronto to New York were met with a glowing message: “Buffalo Loves Canada.” The vibrant billboard, part of a campaign offering a $500 gift card giveaway, was designed to rekindle cross-border travel and show appreciation for Buffalo’s long-missed northern neighbors. […]
Greta Thunberg Joins Aid Flotilla Departing Barcelona in Bid to Break Gaza Blockade
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined a flotilla of humanitarian aid boats that departed from Barcelona on Sunday, aiming to challenge Israel’s long-standing naval blockade of Gaza. The mission seeks to deliver life-saving supplies to the besieged enclave and draw global attention to what organizers describe as a humanitarian catastrophe. Thousands of demonstrators gathered at […]
Houthi Rebels Raid UN Offices in Sanaa, Detain 11 Staff Members Amid Rising Tensions
Iran-backed Houthi forces stormed several United Nations offices in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Sunday, detaining at least 11 UN personnel in a raid that has drawn sharp condemnation from the international community. UN Secretary-General António Guterres confirmed that Houthi militants forcibly entered the premises of the World Food Programme (WFP), seized UN assets, and attempted […]
El-Rufai Slams FG Over Bandit Payouts, Calls Tinubu’s Policies a Failure
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Federal Government of worsening insecurity by giving financial incentives to bandits, warning that such measures embolden criminal groups instead of curbing them. Speaking yesterday on Channels Television, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain dismissed what he described as the government’s “non-kinetic” approach of providing food […]
FG Sets Up National Renewable Energy Committee
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with key partners to establish the National Committee on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Innovation and Certification (NCREEIC), a body expected to drive Nigeria’s energy transition and advance sustainable development. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey […]
Patience Jonathan Rejects Return to Aso Rock
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has ruled out any interest in returning to the Presidential Villa, insisting that Nigeria’s challenges are overwhelming and her peace of mind is more important than political power. Speaking in an interview, Mrs Jonathan said: “The problems in Nigeria are too much. If God helps you leave that situation, […]
Poor Nigerians at Risk as SERAP Rejects New Passport Fees
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Government to urgently reverse the recently announced increase in passport fees by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). In a statement on Sunday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, described the hike as arbitrary, unlawful, and discriminatory against poor Nigerians, warning that it would deny […]
Obi Urges Youths to Use Voter’s Card as Weapon Against Bad Leadership
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to take responsibility for shaping the nation’s future by actively participating in the electoral process. In a post on X, Obi reminded young Nigerians that while God has blessed the country, He will not descend to elect […]
APC Crushes PDP in Rivers LG Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 20 out of 23 local government areas in Saturday’s Chairmanship and Councillorship elections in Rivers State. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state secured victory in only three LGAs, according to results declared by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). RSIEC Chairman, Dr. Michael Odey, […]
Israeli Airstrike Kills Houthi Prime Minister in Major Blow to Rebel Leadership
Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has confirmed the death of its self-declared prime minister, Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi, in an Israeli airstrike on the capital city of Sanaa earlier this week. According to a statement from the Iran-backed group, Rahawi was killed alongside several senior officials on Thursday when Israeli fighter jets targeted a high-level gathering […]
