Countries Urge Nationals to Leave Lebanon Amid Growing Middle East Tensions
Several nations have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed “severe” retaliation against Israel, holding it responsible for the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. Israel has not commented on the incident. Haniyeh’s assassination occurred just […]
Mali Severs Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine Over Alleged Involvement in Border Clashes
Mali has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Ukraine following accusations from a Ukrainian military official suggesting Kyiv’s involvement in deadly clashes near the Algerian border last month. The incident resulted in the deaths of dozens of Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner group mercenaries during days of intense fighting with Tuareg separatist rebels and […]
CDHR Calls for Reversal of Fuel Subsidy Removal Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has urged the Nigerian government to reverse the removal of the fuel subsidy. In a statement released on Sunday by CDHR President Debo Adeniran and Publicity Secretary Idris Olayinka, the organization made this call in response to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. The protests, […]
PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech as Insensitive and Unresponsive to Protesters’ Demands
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s address concerning the #EndBadGovernance protests, stating that it failed to address the protesters’ demands and showed insensitivity to the struggles of Nigerians. In a statement released on Sunday, PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba argued that the speech highlighted the administration’s lack of concern for the country’s […]
South-East Leaders Praise Residents for Peaceful Response Amid Nationwide Protests
Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu, and Dave Umahi, the minister of works, have expressed their appreciation for the people of the south-east for abstaining from the #EndBadGovernance protests. Since August 1, Nigerians have been demonstrating against economic challenges and rising inflation. In various cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Kaduna, security forces responded to […]
High Chief Rasidi Ladoja to Wear Beaded Crown as Honorary Title
High Chief Rasidi Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has decided to wear the beaded crown in accordance with the amended Chief’s Law of Oyo State. This decision comes despite his earlier refusal to accept the crown when other members of the Olubadan-in-Council were crowned last year. Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State, shared […]
Wole Soyinka Criticizes President Tinubu’s Address on Nationwide Protests
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent nationwide address concerning the ongoing protests in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, Soyinka expressed his disappointment with the government’s approach to handling the demonstrations. Soyinka noted that while the president’s speech highlighted the government’s efforts since taking office, it failed to address […]
Trump and Harris Clash Over First Debate, Differ on Broadcaster and Date
US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are at odds over their first head-to-head debate, with each favouring a different broadcaster and date. The Harris campaign is advocating for a debate on ABC News on September 10, originally scheduled for a debate between President Joe Biden and Mr. Trump. However, Mr. Trump insists the […]
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Defies Arrest Call, Addresses Mass Rally in Caracas
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addressed a massive rally in Caracas, defying government orders for her arrest. Machado went into hiding earlier this week after accusing President Nicolás Maduro of fraudulently securing victory over opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez in the recent presidential election. President Maduro has vowed “maximum punishment” for anti-government demonstrators claiming his […]
Primate Ayodele Criticizes President Tinubu’s Ability to Address Nigerian Hardship
On Sunday, Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, expressed skepticism about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capacity to resolve the ongoing economic hardships in Nigeria. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele asserted that the current administration is unlikely to alleviate the difficulties faced by Nigerians over the […]
