Gov Makinde Urges Unity Amid Olubadan Stool Controversy
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Olubadan stool, emphasizing the importance of unity and growth within the state. Makinde’s comments come amidst the backdrop of division among the Olubadan-in-Council over the enthronement of the Olubadan-designate, Owolabi Olakulehin. Addressing journalists at his Ikolaba private residence following […]
Muslims worldwide Celebrate Eid al-Fitr, But The Festivities Are Marred By The War In Gaza
Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats. But the celebrations were overshadowed by the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and Israel’s expected offensive in the city of Rafah despite efforts from its Western allies to halt […]
Former Trump Executive Faces Sentencing for Lying Under Oath
Allen Weisselberg, a former longtime executive in Donald Trump’s real estate empire, is facing sentencing on Wednesday for lying under oath in the ex-president’s New York civil fraud case. Expected to receive a five-month jail sentence, Weisselberg pleaded guilty last month to two counts of perjury. His admission included lying about his knowledge of how […]
Michigan School Shooter’s Parents Sentenced to 10-15 Years
The parents of a Michigan teenager who fatally shot four students have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison after their conviction. James and Jennifer Crumbley, the first parents of a U.S. school shooter to be found guilty, appeared together at Tuesday’s sentencing hearing, marking their first joint appearance in months. During the […]
Long Island Physician Killed in Moving Trailer Accident En Route to Eclipse Viewing
A Long Island doctor, Dr. Monika Woroniecka, 58, tragically fell out of a moving trailer on a highway and passed away while en route to upstate New York with her family to view the solar eclipse, authorities confirmed. Dr. Woroniecka, a pediatrician specializing in immunology at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, was traveling in a 2024 […]
South African Court Clears Ex-President Jacob Zuma to Run in May General Elections
In a surprising turn of events, a South African court on Tuesday overturned a decision by electoral authorities to bar former president Jacob Zuma from standing in the upcoming general elections due to a contempt conviction. The electoral court ruled in favor of the 81-year-old Zuma, who is leading uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), a new […]
Ganduje, Others to Face Charges of Bribery and Misappropriation
A significant legal showdown awaits the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, along with his wife and six others, as a Kano High Court has scheduled their arraignment for April 17, 2024. The accused individuals are set to face charges related to alleged bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds, including accusations of […]
Supreme Court Urged to Reject Trump’s Immunity Claim
Special counsel Jack Smith’s team has urged the Supreme Court to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from prosecution in a case accusing him of orchestrating efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In a brief submitted on Monday night, the prosecutors emphasized that a president’s alleged criminal scheme to […]
Captivating Moments: Total Solar Eclipse Over Major US Cities
Millions of people in New York City and across the United States had the opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse as it traversed North America. The eclipse commenced shortly after 2:00 p.m. in the New York City area, with the skies darkening around 2:50 p.m. The peak coverage, reaching 90 percent, occurred at 3:25 […]
Older Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Case at European Court
A group of older Swiss women has achieved a significant victory in their climate case at the European Court of Human Rights. Mostly in their 70s, these women argued that their age and gender make them particularly vulnerable to the impacts of heatwaves associated with climate change. The court found that Switzerland’s efforts to meet […]
