Japan Airlines Catches Fire After Collision At Haneda Airport In Tokyo; Passengers Safe
A plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday, with news reports saying it hit another aircraft after landing. NHK TV reported that all occupants, believed to total 379 people, got out safely. Local TV video showed a large eruption of fire and smoke from the side of the Japan […]
Israel’s Supreme Court Overturns A Key Component Of Netanyahu’s Polarizing Judicial Overhaul
Israel’s Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul Monday, delivering a landmark decision that could reopen the fissures in Israeli society that preceded the country’s ongoing war against Hamas. The planned overhaul sparked months of mass protests, threatened to trigger a constitutional crisis between the judicial and legislative branches of government, […]
Fourth Crude Shipment Arrives At Dangote Refinery
The Dangote Refinery has received its fourth crude shipment, consisting of one million barrels of bonny light crude, supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). With preparations underway for the refinery’s production commencement, it is anticipating the arrival of the fifth crude shipment shortly. This latest delivery is part of the six million […]
Plateau Killings: Pope Francis Expresses Concern, Prays For Nigeria
The recent brutal attacks on rural communities in Plateau State, resulting in the loss of over 200 lives, have garnered both local and international attention. Pope Francis joined those expressing concern and offered prayers for the victims and the nation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Pope wrote, “Let us pray together for […]
Tinubu Signs 2024 Appropriation Bill Valued At N28.7 Trillion
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the 2024 appropriation bill, totaling N28.7 trillion, into law. The signing took place during a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday January 1, 2024. Present alongside the President during the signing were notable figures such as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen […]
Labour Party Criticizes Tinubu’s New Year’s Day Speech As Deceitful And Hypocritical
The Labour Party (LP) has expressed its dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year’s Day address, stating that it was filled with deceit and lacked empathy. In a statement issued on Monday in response to Tinubu’s speech, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, characterized the address as “appalling and hollow.” […]
Automated Passport Application System Launching On Jan 8 – Minister
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that the automation of the passport application process is set to commence on January 8, 2024. Nigerians will have the opportunity to apply for and complete their passport applications online without the need for human contact. “We are good to go live,” Tunji-Ojo announced during an inspection […]
Bandit-Free Communities Assured For This Year – CDS Promises Nigerians
General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has pledged to liberate communities plagued by insurgents and bandits in the coming year. In an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, he sought public support for this mission, emphasizing collaboration with state governments. General Musa assured, “This year, God willing, we will ensure no community is held […]
DR Congo Election: President Felix Tshisekedi Declared Landslide Winner
President Félix Tshisekedi has been declared the winner of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election, which has been condemned as a “sham” by several opposition candidates demanding a rerun. The president won about 73% of the vote, with his nearest challenger, Moise Katumbi, on 18%, officials said. The 20 December election was marred by widespread logistical […]
Israel Says War In Gaza Expected To Continue Throughout 2024
The Israeli military has said it expects the conflict in Gaza to continue throughout 2024. In a new year’s message, Israel Defence Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari said troop deployments were being adjusted to prepare for “prolonged fighting”. He said some troops – especially reservists – would be withdrawn to allow them to regroup. “These adaptations […]
