Iran Sentences Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi To An Additional Prison Term
A court in Iran has slapped imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi with an additional sentence of 15 months for allegedly spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic, her family said Monday. According to a post on Instagram by Mohammadi ‘s family, the new sentence was handed down on Dec. 19. It said Mohammadi had refused to […]
Yemen: US Shoots Down Missile From Houthi-run Area Fired Towards Warship
The US military says it has shot down a missile fired towards one of its warships from a Houthi area of Yemen. The anti-ship cruise missile – fired towards the USS Laboon in the Red Sea – was downed off the coast of Hudaydah by a US fighter aircraft. No injuries or damage were reported […]
Iowa Caucuses: Republican Rivals Make Last-ditch Bids To Cut Trump’s Lead
Donald Trump and his Republican rivals are making last-ditch pitches to win support in Iowa, hours before voters in the state will kick-off the 2024 race for the White House. Candidates are holding final events, but frigid conditions have complicated the last days of campaigning. A resounding victory in Iowa would cement Mr Trump’s frontrunner […]
Presidency Affirms: “No sacred cows at all” In Betta Edu’s Ongoing Investigation
The Presidency has unequivocally asserted President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, particularly in the ongoing inquiry into the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and its Social Investment Programmes. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this announcement during his appearance on TVC’s […]
Judiciary Integrity: Kenneth Okonkwo Reacts To Nigerians Thanking Tinubu For Not Taking Kano And Plateau States
Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), has voiced concerns over the gratitude expressed by some Nigerians towards President Bola Tinubu for not influencing the Supreme Court’s judgment on the governorship seats in Kano and Plateau States. The recent Supreme Court decision ruled against the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
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 […]
