Ogun State Governor Appoints Anthony Joshua as Sports Ambassador
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appointed two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua as the state’s Sports Ambassador. The announcement was made during Joshua’s visit to the Government House in Abeokuta on Monday. Governor Abiodun took to his X account to express pride in the appointment, stating, “As a gesture of our […]
Telecom Operators Urge Immediate Tariff Review to Ensure Sector Survival
Telecom operators in Nigeria are calling for an urgent review of service tariffs to align with the economic realities of delivering telecom services, warning that without such a review, quality service and availability could no longer be guaranteed, ultimately harming the economy. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria […]
Chinese Teens Sentenced for Murder of Classmate in Shocking Hebei Case
A Chinese court has handed down sentences to two teenagers from Hebei province involved in the murder of their classmate, Wang, in a case that shocked the nation earlier this year. The adolescents, identified by their surnames Zhang and Li, were just 13 years old at the time of the crime in March. According to […]
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot Declines Appeal in Shocking Decade-Long Rape Case
Dominique Pelicot, the Frenchman convicted of drugging and raping his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and orchestrating similar attacks by dozens of men over more than a decade, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence. His lawyer, Béatrice Zavarro, confirmed the decision on Monday. Pelicot was convicted earlier this month alongside 50 co-defendants, whose sentences […]
Prosecutors Seek Arrest of Impeached South Korean President Yoon
South Korean prosecutors have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, alleging that his brief imposition of martial law on December 3 constitutes rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) confirmed on Monday that the request was filed with the Seoul Western District Court as part of a joint […]
Reactions Pour in Following the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter at 100
The world is mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. Tributes and reflections on his extraordinary life and legacy are emerging from across the political spectrum and beyond. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden “Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, […]
Shehu Sani Slams El-Rufai Over Nepotism Remarks Against Tinubu
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has criticized ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his comments on alleged nepotism within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, accused El-Rufai of selective criticism, stating that the former governor remained silent during former […]
Senate Sets January 31 for 2025 Budget Passage
The Senate has announced that the N49.7 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year will not be passed before January 31, 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had presented the budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 18, urging lawmakers to expedite its passage. However, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on […]
APC Targets South South Domination in 2027, Says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will win all six South South states in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a meeting with Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio described Okpebholo’s September 21 election victory as divinely ordained […]
Atiku Condemns Military Parade for Tinubu’s Son, Calls for Investigation
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denounced the recent military-style parade involving Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, calling it a gross breach of military protocols. In a statement issued by his media office and signed by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the event as “nauseating” and a deviation from the norms […]
