Defence Chief Urges Unified Approach to Protect Schools Amid Rising Attacks
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has called for a unified effort to safeguard schools in Nigeria’s North East, amid an alarming increase in attacks on educational institutions. He emphasized the need for collaboration among security agencies, Parent-Teacher Associations, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety […]
Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana, Causing Widespread Flooding and Power Outages as It Moves Inland
Hurricane Francine has left hundreds of thousands without power and caused extensive flooding after slamming into the Louisiana coast and moving inland. The storm made landfall in Morgan City as a Category 2 hurricane at 5:00 PM local time (11:00 PM GMT) on Wednesday, with sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h), according to the […]
Australia Strips Military Honours from Senior Defence Commanders Over Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan
Australia has revoked military honours from senior defence commanders over alleged war crimes committed during their tenure in Afghanistan. On Thursday, Defence Minister Richard Marles announced in parliament that these commanders would lose their distinguished service medals, following recommendations from a landmark inquiry that identified an unchecked “warrior culture” within parts of the force. The […]
Police rescue 402 minors in care homes after abuse claims
Malaysian police have rescued 402 children and teenagers that they suspect were physically and sexually abused across 20 care homes. The victims, aged between one to 17, were said to have endured various forms of abuse, with some allegedly forced to perform sexual acts on other children, said Police Inspector-General Razarudin Husain at a press […]
Harvey Weinstein Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery Ahead of Court Appearance Amid New Assault Allegations
Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday in Lower Manhattan, but his attendance is uncertain after undergoing emergency heart surgery on Monday. On Sunday, the 72-year-old was transferred from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for treatment of severe medical conditions. Since his return to Rikers Island from state prison in April—following an […]
Obaseki Hints PDP May Boycott Accord, Accuses Police of APC Bias
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has raised concerns over alleged police bias in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), suggesting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might refuse to sign the Peace Accord ahead of the September 21 governorship election. Obaseki voiced these concerns during visit from the National Peace Committee chairman, General Abdulsalami […]
Patience Jonathan Rules Out Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 Bid, Calls for National Unity
Dame Patience Jonathan has dispelled speculations about former President Goodluck Jonathan running for the presidency in the 2027 elections. During a visit by the Greater Igbo Forum (GIF) Worldwide in Abuja, she affirmed that her husband, having already served in key political roles, is no longer interested in contesting. “My husband has reached the pinnacle […]
FG Seeks Private Sector Partnership to Boost Creative Economy
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has urged the private sector to collaborate with the government to harness Nigeria’s vast talent pool for economic development. Speaking in Lagos on Wednesday, Musawa outlined plans to boost the contribution of the arts and creative industries to the nation’s […]
FG to Leverage Technology in Education Reform to Address Capacity Challenges
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the federal government will integrate technology into Nigeria’s educational infrastructure to tackle human capacity and resource gaps, aiming to improve learning outcomes. Speaking during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima stressed the administration’s commitment to leveraging technological advancements for national […]
Gov. Dapo Abiodun Pledges To Implement New Minimum Wage
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured that his administration is committed to implementing the new minimum wage as a priority. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of Organised Labour in Abeokuta, Abiodun praised workers for their role in the state’s economic growth and pledged that Ogun would not lag behind in the wage […]
