Tackling Conflict: US Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers
The United States has imposed sanctions against three additional Israeli settlers and, notably, two farming outposts in response to the ongoing violent displacement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. This move is part of a joint effort by Washington and London to address the escalating tensions in the region. Fares Samamreh, a Palestinian sheep […]
Abductors Demand N1 Billion Ransom for Abducted Kuriga Schoolchildren
The abductors responsible for the kidnapping of over 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga village, Kaduna State, have reportedly demanded a staggering N1 billion ransom from the families of the victims. Recall that gunmen stormed the school last Thursday morning, abducting the pupils and staff members shortly after the morning assembly. According to Aminu Kuriga, a youth […]
Family of Late Olubadan Announces Burial Arrangement
The family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has announced the burial arrangements for the revered monarch, who passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 81. According to the family’s statement, Oba Balogun will be laid to rest according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, […]
Gov Makinde Reacts to Olubadan’s Passing
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The monarch reportedly joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. In a statement released on Thursday night, Governor Makinde expressed deep sorrow […]
President Tinubu to Withdraw Nomination of Ruby Onwudiwe for CBN Board
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly set to retract the nomination of Ruby Onwudiwe as a Board member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This decision comes in the wake of mounting pressure from senior members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding Onwudiwe’s political affiliations. According to reports by Western Post, the protest against […]
Senate Spokesman Berates PDP for Calling for Akpabio’s Resignation
Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Spokesman for the Senate, has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for demanding the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio in the wake of unfounded claim of N3.7trn budget padding allegations by the suspended Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adaramodu lambasted the PDP’s […]
UK Government’s New Approach to Extremism
Government ministers have introduced a new definition of extremism, which will lead to certain groups being barred from receiving government funding and interacting with officials. Under this definition, groups advocating ideologies rooted in “violence, hatred, or intolerance” will be targeted, although it will not result in criminal charges. Michael Gove, the Communities Secretary, highlighted a […]
Pro-Palestinian Protest Delays Newspaper Deliveries
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged a protest outside the New York Times printing facility in Queens, one of the nation’s largest facilities, causing potential delays in the delivery of several prominent newspapers on Thursday morning. Police reported that around 1 a.m. on Thursday, protesters obstructed trucks from entering the 300,000-square-foot building by barricading the roads with debris. […]
Dutch Populist Leader Geert Wilders Steps Back from PM Race
Dutch anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders has withdrawn his candidacy for prime minister, despite his party’s significant victory in the 2023 elections. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Wilders explained, “I can only become prime minister if ALL parties in the coalition support it. That was not the case.” Although his Freedom Party (PVV) […]
2024 Budget: Senator Abaribe Clarifies Allocation of Funds for Zonal Intervention Projects
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South in the National Assembly, has provided clarification regarding the allocation of funds for Zonal Intervention Projects included in the 2024 budget. His statement comes in response to claims made by Senator Agom Jarigbe during Tuesday’s plenary session. Contrary to Jarigbe’s assertion that lawmakers received a bulk sum of […]
