United Nations Initiates New Land Route for Gaza Food Delivery
The United Nations reports the utilization of a new land route to deliver food to northern Gaza, marking the first such delivery in three weeks. According to the Israeli military, six trucks from the World Food Programme crossed through a gate in the Gaza border fence for Tuesday night’s delivery. The military specified that this […]
Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi Suspended for Budget Padding
During Tuesday’s plenary session, the Senate took the decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi, the representative of Bauchi Central in the National Assembly, for a period of three months from all legislative duties. The suspension came amidst allegations of budget padding for the year 2024. Ningi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]
Bandits Kidnap 60 Persons in Fresh Attack on Kaduna Village
At least 60 individuals have reportedly been abducted by bandits in Buba village, located in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday while the villagers were asleep, adding to the escalating insecurity in the region. Though the police authorities have not officially confirmed the attack, […]
House Of Reps Directs CBN to Ensure Timely Reversal of Customers’ Funds by Banks
The House of Representatives, in a directive issued on Tuesday, instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure that commercial banks adhere to timelines specified by the apex bank for the reversal of customers’ funds. This decision came following the adoption of a motion titled “Need to restrain commercial banks from holding funds reversal […]
Chaos in Senate Over Uneven Distribution of N500 Million Palliatives
The Senate chamber witnessed a tumultuous session on Tuesday as senators engaged in heated debates over the uneven distribution of federal government palliatives meant for their constituents. The uproar began during a debate on the allegation made by Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, in an interview with BBC Hausa, where he […]
IGP Arrives Kaduna, Launches Special Intervention Squad Over Abduction
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the abduction of 280 school children and teachers from the joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area. Upon his arrival, the Police boss was warmly received by Governor Uba Sani, Speaker Yusuf […]
NYC:Brooklyn Preacher Convicted of Wire Fraud and Extortion
A Brooklyn preacher renowned for his extravagant lifestyle and purported friendship with New York City’s mayor has been found guilty in federal court on Monday of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. Lamor Miller-Whitehead, 47, was convicted on five counts following a trial in federal court in Manhattan that commenced late last […]
Arrest Warrant Issued for NYC’s Worst Landlord: Daniel Obhebshalom
A landlord repeatedly recognized as the worst in New York City is now subject to an arrest warrant. The Department of Housing and Development in the city issued the warrant for Daniel Obhebshalom, citing contempt of court for his failure to address issues raised during a hearing over a year ago. Photographs depicting the deplorable […]
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Pressure & Violence
Prime Minister Ariel Henry of Haiti has acquiesced to step down amidst escalating pressure and surging violence in the economically challenged nation. This decision follows a gathering of regional leaders in Jamaica on Monday, focused on deliberating a political transition in Haiti. Currently stranded in Puerto Rico due to the obstruction by armed gangs preventing […]
UK Implements Dependants’ Ban on Migrant Caregivers to Cut Migration
The United Kingdom (UK) has initiated the implementation of a dependants’ ban on migrant caregivers as part of its strategy to reduce migration levels, announced the UK Home Office on Monday. Effective immediately, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas will no longer be permitted to bring dependants, according to a […]
