Abuja Abduction Turns Tragic, One Sister Killed, Five Remain Captive
Outrage surfaces following the killing of one among six siblings abducted by bandits in Abuja on Tuesday night. Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children were kidnapped from their residence at Zuma 1, on the outskirts of Bwari town in Abuja. After releasing the father, the captors demanded a ransom of N60 million, for the […]
Denmark To Proclaim A New King As Queen Margrethe Signs Historic Abdication
Thousands of people will gather Sunday in downtown Copenhagen to witness a historic moment in one of the world’s oldest monarchies. Around 2 p.m. (1300 GMT), Queen Margrethe II will sign her abdication at a meeting with the Danish Cabinet following over five decades of service. About an hour later, her 55-year-old son and crown prince will […]
Taiwan Condemns ‘fallacious’ Chinese Comments On Its Election And Awaits Unofficial US Visit
Taiwan on Sunday condemned what it said were “fallacious comments” by China following the self-governing island’s presidential and parliamentary election the previous day. The verbal sparring did not bode well for the future of Taiwan’s relations with China under the winner, President-elect Lai Ching-te, or for China’s relations with the United States. The U.S. said it has asked two […]
US Delivers ‘private message’ To Iran After Yemen Strikes
President Biden says the US has delivered a “private message” to Iran about the Houthis in Yemen after the US carried out a second strike on the group. “We delivered it privately and we’re confident we’re well-prepared,” he said without giving further details. The US said its latest strike was a “follow-on action” targeting radar. […]
Shettima Pledges Protection Of Nigerians’ Rights Regardless Of Religion Or Ethnicity
Vice President Kashim Shettima has given assurance that the rights of all Nigerians, regardless of their religious and ethnic backgrounds, will be safeguarded under the current administration. This commitment was emphasized during a special prayer organized by the Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya of Nigeria, dedicated to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, held in Lagos State. Senator […]
Funeral Arrangements For Akeredolu Surfaces
The burial arrangements and timetable for the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, have surfaced following his demise on December 27, 2023, after battling prostate cancer. A document obtained by Peoples Gazette outlines the funeral schedule, indicating that Akeredolu will be laid to rest in his hometown of Owo on February 23. The […]
Tinubu Set Up Panel To Probe N-Power, Other Social Investment Programs
President Bola Tinubu has set up a special panel to investigate social investment programs, as revealed by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday. Following the six-week suspension of four programs under the National Social Investment Programs Agency (NSIPA), the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, will lead the panel. “This […]
In 100 Days, The Israel-Hamas War Has Transformed The Region. The Fighting Shows No Signs Of Ending
Sunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war. The war already is the longest and deadliest between Israel and the Palestinians since Israel’s establishment in 1948, and the fighting shows no signs of ending. Israel declared war in response to Hamas’ unprecedented cross-border attack on Oct. 7 in which the Islamic militant group killed some […]
Taiwan Ruling Party Leading In Race For Presidency According To Local Media Reports
With half of votes counted, the candidate from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party Lai Ching-te is leading in the race for the presidency according to local media reports. Polls closed Saturday in Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary election that will chart the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s relations with China over the next four years. At stake is […]
South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel: Both Sides Play Heavy On Emotion In ICJ Hearing
The UN’s top legal body has now heard two days of powerful legal argument on the “crime of all crimes”: genocide. It is now for the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to decide whether Israel, in its war in Gaza, is guilty of an attempt to “destroy a national, ethnic, racial or […]
