Indian Zoo Directed to Alter Names of Lions Deemed ‘Blasphemous’ by Court Ruling
An Indian court has directed a zoo in West Bengal state to alter the names of two lions following objections from a hardline Hindu group, asserting that the names hurt their religious sentiments. The lioness, initially named after the Hindu deity Sita, and the lion, called Akbar after the 16th Century Mughal ruler, faced criticism […]
Joe Biden Holds Private Meeting with Alexei Navalny’s Widow and Daughter
President Joe Biden recently convened a private meeting with Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya, the widow and daughter of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who passed away in an Arctic prison last week. Following the meeting, which took place in California, President Biden expressed in a written statement that Navalny’s “legacy of courage will […]
Historic Achievement: Intuitive Machines, a US Company, Successfully Lands on the Moon
A historic milestone has been achieved as the American company Intuitive Machines successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon. The Odysseus robot touched down near the lunar south pole, marking the first instance of a commercial entity achieving such a feat. While it took some time for controllers to confirm the successful landing, the team […]
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Warns Against Building Violations
During a recent media parley, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized the government’s commitment to enforcing urban planning regulations, stating that houses violating the state’s planning rules will face demolition. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted cases where even government officials’ houses were demolished for non-compliance. “There are some officers of this government that their houses went down,” […]
Asue Ighodalo Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate for Edo State
Renowned businessman Asue Ighodalo secured victory in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary for Edo State, surpassing other contenders including Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The election, held in Benin City, on Thursday, saw Ighodalo garnering 577 votes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the September 2024 election. Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, serving […]
Sanwo-Olu to Introduce Flexible Workweek for Lagos Civil Servants
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State revealed plans to introduce a flexible workweek for state employees during a media chat with journalists in Lagos on Thursday. The proposed arrangement entails civil servants from levels 1 to 14 working from their offices for three days a week, while those on levels 15 to 17 will […]
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Slashes Transport Fares by 25%”
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared a 25% reduction in transport fares for government-owned transport services, announcing the decision during a live media chat on Thursday. The move aims to alleviate the economic burden on Lagos residents, according to Sanwo-Olu, who highlighted previous efforts including a 50% fare reduction initiated in August last […]
Nigeria’s Q4 2023 GDP Grew By 3.46% – NBS Report
According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 3.46% year-on-year in real terms during the fourth quarter of 2023. In its GDP Report for Q4 2023 released on Thursday, the NBS said this growth rate, although slightly lower than the 3.52% recorded in […]
Makinde Disputes Akpabio’s Assertion on N30b Allocation to States
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State challenged the statement made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding states receiving an additional N30 billion each to tackle food scarcity. Makinde dismissed Akpabio’s claim during the commissioning of a newly renovated Iseyin Central Mosque, generously provided by Ahmed Raji (SAN), a legal luminary from Iseyin. Makinde clarified […]
Former Bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, Faces Rape Charges in Australia
Australian bishop Christopher Saunders faces charges of rape and multiple historical sex offenses, including some involving children. The 74-year-old was apprehended in Broome on Wednesday following separate investigations initiated by the Western Australia police and the Pope. Saunders has expressed his intention to plead not guilty to all charges. Saunders is among the highest-ranking Catholic […]
