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 […]
Israel Finalizes Plans for Military Operation in Gaza’s Rafah City
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has finalized plans for a forthcoming military operation in Gaza’s city of Rafah. The Israeli government has been indicating its intentions to launch this offensive in the southern city, which is home to over 1.5 million Palestinians, for several weeks. Netanyahu emphasized that the planned offensive is deemed […]
Philip Shaibu: Impeachment a Threat to Democracy
Philip Shaibu, the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, has condemned his removal from office as a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy, decrying it as a “flagrant abuse of power” orchestrated by the Edo State House of Assembly. In a statement following his impeachment, Shaibu asserted that the move was not merely an attack on […]
Ex-CBN Gov Emefiele Remanded by EFCC After Arraignment on Fresh Charges
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, found himself in legal jeopardy once again as he was arraigned on fresh charges before the Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja, on Monday. The charges leveled against him include alleged abuse of office and the misallocation of billions of dollars. Emefiele, alongside his co-defendant Henry […]
EFCC Discloses Recovery of N30 Billion from Suspended Minister Betta Edu, Probes 50 Bank Accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed a significant breakthrough in its investigation into financial mismanagement allegations involving the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. According to the anti-graft agency, a staggering sum of N30 billion has been recovered from Edu, with ongoing probes into 50 bank accounts linked […]
Deputy Gov Shaibu Impeached by Edo House of Assembly
The political landscape of Edo State underwent a seismic shift on Monday as embattled Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state’s House of Assembly, marking the culmination of a protracted power struggle between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki. The impeachment proceedings unfolded during a plenary session held in Benin City, the capital of […]
CBN Ban Use of Foreign Currency as Collaterals for Naira Loans
In a significant policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a ban on the use of foreign currency-denominated collaterals for naira loans. The directive, conveyed through a circular dated April 8, 2024, and addressed to all banks by the CBN’s Acting Director of Banking Supervision Department, Adetona Adedeji, aims to address prevailing […]
Israel’s Military Confirms ‘decline in forces’ in Southern Gaza
Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza. “This is another stage in the war effort”, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Lt Col Peter Lerner told the BBC. The pull-out […]
How Clouds May Impact Viewing of Solar Eclipse in NYC
Although New York City and the Tri-State area will not experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, there is still excitement for a celestial spectacle. The forecast indicates that some high clouds will filter in by the afternoon, but this should not entirely obstruct our view of the eclipse. At approximately 3:25 p.m., the moon […]
