Category: News

Southeast Governors to Seek Nnamdi Kanu’s Release in Talks with Federal Government

The Southeast Governors’ Forum has announced plans to engage the Federal Government to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The resolution came during a meeting in Enugu hosted by Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. In a communique issued after the meeting, the governors emphasized their commitment to addressing […]

Biden Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling Granting Trump Partial Immunity as ‘Dangerous Precedent

President Joe Biden has criticized a Supreme Court ruling granting former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution, calling it a “dangerous precedent.” He stated that the decision undermines the “rule of law” and constitutes “a terrible disservice” to Americans. In contrast, Trump celebrated the ruling as a “big win” for democracy. The Supreme […]

Devastating Hurricane Beryl Hits Caribbean: At Least One Dead, Thousands Without Power

At least one person has died following the landfall of Hurricane Beryl across several Caribbean countries. Thousands remain without power or are in temporary shelters in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and St Lucia. Upgraded to a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Beryl is moving west toward Jamaica and is expected to reach southeastern Mexico […]

Palestinians flee Khan Younis as Israeli forces strike south Gaza

Palestinians have been fleeing districts to the east of Gaza’s second city of Khan Younis after Israel issued evacuation orders. Overnight and into the morning, witnesses reported multiple Israeli strikes in and around Khan Younis. A medical source and the Palestinian Red Crescent said eight people had been killed and more than 30 wounded. Patients […]

Nigerian Railway Corporation Generates N1.42 Billion from Passengers in Q1 2024

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) generated N1.42 billion in revenue from passengers in the first quarter of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q1 2024, released in Abuja on Monday, highlighted a significant 84.91% increase from the N768.44 million generated in the same period in 2023. […]

Court Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s ₦1 Billion Rights Violation Suit Against FG

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the human rights lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government. Kanu had sought ₦1 billion in damages, claiming the Department of State Services (DSS) and its director general violated his rights. […]

INEC Chairman: Floods Impact Over 4,000 BVAS Machines

Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), revealed that recent floods have damaged over 4,000 Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) machines at the commission’s office. Speaking at the opening of a two-day induction retreat for Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Lagos on Monday, Yakubu noted that the commission has managed to recover […]

Ramaphosa Unveils Historic Coalition Government as ANC Retains Key Ministries

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has introduced a new coalition government following the African National Congress (ANC) losing its parliamentary majority in May’s elections. Describing it as “unprecedented in the history of our democracy,” Ramaphosa revealed that the ANC will hold 20 of the 32 cabinet positions. The pro-market Democratic Alliance (DA), previously the main […]

Barbados Prepares for Hurricane Beryl as Storm Intensifies, Prime Minister Urges Vigilance

Caribbean nations are urging residents to make emergency preparations as a powerful and potentially deadly hurricane intensifies on its path toward them. Beryl, the first named hurricane of the season, is expected to make landfall over several islands late on Sunday. Forecasters have labeled the hurricane “extremely dangerous” and predict it will develop into a […]