Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Sentenced to Prison for Inciting Religious Hatred
Prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Galagodaatte Gnanasara, known for his close ties to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was sentenced to nine months in prison on Thursday for making derogatory remarks about Islam and inciting religious hatred. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court convicted Gnanasara for comments made during a 2016 press conference, marking a rare instance of […]
Labour Party Warns APC Over Alleged Threat to Peter Obi’s Safety
The Labour Party (LP) has declared it will hold the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, accountable if any harm befalls Peter Obi, the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, or his associates. In a statement signed in Abuja on Wednesday, Senator Nanedi Usman, Chairperson of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee, condemned […]
Teacher Remanded for Assaulting Three-Year-Old Pupil in Lagos
A 45-year-old primary school teacher, Stella Nwadiggbo, has been ordered to be remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Facility by an Ogba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly assaulting a three-year-old pupil in Ikorodu. The incident, captured in a viral video showing Nwadiggbo slapping the child in a classroom, sparked widespread public outrage. The teacher was arrested by the Family Support Unit (FSU) of […]
President Tinubu Celebrates ADC Nurudeen Yusuf’s Promotion to Colonel
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, on his promotion to the rank of Colonel, commending his dedication and reliability. The promotion, granted by the Nigerian Army through Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on December 19, 2024, took effect from September 22, 2023. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on […]
NAFDAC Highlights Severe Manpower Shortage, Calls for Workforce Expansion
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed serious concerns over a critical shortage of personnel, which threatens its capacity to meet Nigeria’s regulatory demands. During a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that the agency operates with only 2,000 staff, a figure she […]
BudgIT Calls for Transparency and Review of 2025 Budget to Ensure Economic Growth and Public Accountability
BudgIT, a civic-tech organization committed to promoting transparency and accountability in governance, has raised significant concerns about legacy issues in the 2025 Federal Government Budget under President Bola Tinubu. The organization has called on the National Assembly to tackle these irregularities, exercise its “Powers of the Purse” responsibly, and ensure public participation throughout the budget review process. Nancy Odimegwu, BudgIT’s Communications […]
Court Orders Minister, AGF to Justify Proposed Expatriates Taxation Regime
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to explain why the implementation of the proposed Expatriates Taxation Regime should not be halted. The order follows an ex-parte motion filed by a plaintiff, represented by counsel […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Fourth State of the City Address Amid Uncertainty
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to deliver his fourth State of the City address on Thursday at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. The speech comes at a pivotal moment as Adams faces a cloud of uncertainty regarding his second-term prospects and ongoing federal indictment. Adams is expected to address pressing issues […]
19 Dead in Chad After Armed Attack on Presidential Complex Foiled
At least 19 people were killed in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, after security forces thwarted an attempt by armed fighters to storm the presidential complex on Wednesday evening. Among the dead were 18 attackers and one member of the security forces, according to government officials. Chad’s Foreign Minister and government spokesman, Abderaman Koulamallah, reported that six […]
President Joe Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather as Granddaughter Naomi Welcomes Baby Boy
President Joe Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi Biden gave birth in California. The historic moment makes Biden the first modern U.S. president to have a great-grandchild born while in office. “The good news is I’m a great-grandfather as of today,” Biden told reporters during a briefing with California Department […]
