Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Military Chief Mohammed Deif in Gaza Air Strike
Israel’s military has confirmed that Hamas’s military chief, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an air strike in the Gaza Strip last month. The strike targeted a compound in the Khan Younis area on 13 July. Hamas has yet to confirm Deif’s death. Israel states that Deif was one of the key figures behind the 7 […]
Dozens Arrested as Unrest Following Southport Knife Attack Spreads Nationwide
Dozens of arrests have been made as unrest stemming from the Southport knife attack has spread to various parts of the country. More than 100 individuals were detained in central London on Wednesday evening as officers clashed with protesters near Downing Street during a demonstration. Unrest also broke out in Hartlepool, where eight people were […]
Former President Donald Trump’s Interview at NABJ Convention Sparks Controversy
Former President Donald Trump’s interview at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago began contentiously on Wednesday as he falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ race. Throughout the event, Trump claimed his vice presidential pick “does not have any impact” on the election and stated he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters who […]
Aisha Yesufu Calls for Impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio Amidst Controversy
Aisha Yesufu, prominent rights activist and co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) advocacy group, has demanded the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a post on X, Yesufu urged senators to take action against Akpabio, stating that they would face no resistance in doing so. “Yesufu wrote: “Dear Senators. It is time to impeach Godswill […]
We’ll Be Here “Eating” Akpabio Mocks Protesters
Senate President Godswill Akpabio mocked Nigerians planning to participate in a nationwide protest against economic hardship, stating that he and other members of the National Assembly would be “eating” while the protests occurred. Akpabio made this remark on Tuesday during the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities, Youths, and Women Group Sensitisation Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]
Peter Obi Advocates for Humanitarian Focus Over Politics
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, emphasized that humanity surpasses politics during his visit to Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday. Obi, former governor of Anambra State, was in Benin to support the verification of nursing graduates by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Obi visited St. Philomena Midwifery […]
APC Unveils 197-Man Campaign Council for Edo Governorship Election
As preparations ramp up for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the formation of a 197-man campaign council. The announcement was made on Wednesday by APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu. Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has been appointed as […]
Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the assassination but suspicion immediately fell on Israel, which has vowed to kill Haniyeh and other leaders of Hamas over the group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw some 250 others […]
Death Toll from Kerala Landslides Surpasses 158, Over 220 Still Missing
The death toll from the devastating landslides in Kerala, southern India, has risen to over 158, with officials reporting more than 220 people still missing. Rescue workers are tirelessly searching through collapsed roofs and debris of destroyed houses for potential survivors. The disaster struck early Tuesday morning, as torrents of mud and water swept through […]
Gov. Yahaya Questions Feasibility of N70,000 Minimum Wage Amid Economic Challenges
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, who also chairs the Northern Governors Forum, expressed concerns about the practicality of implementing the new national minimum wage of N70,000. During a meeting with labor leaders, civil society organizations, and traders associations at the Government House in Gombe on Tuesday, Governor Inuwa highlighted the financial difficulties faced by […]
