Ozekhome Fined N40m By Supreme Court For Frivolous Case
The Supreme Court yesterday, imposed a N40 million fine on the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome, for submitting motions deemed frivolous, vexatious, and irritating. The motions pertained to the Imo State governorship dispute settled in 2019. Justice Tijani Abubakar ruled that Ozekhome must personally pay the fine to four respondents: the Action People’s […]
Explosion In Virginia: Arlington County House Explodes During Search Warrant Attempt, Police Say
A Virginia house exploded while officers were trying to execute a search warrant there on Monday afternoon, police said. Police said it happened in Arlington County at about 4:45 p.m. Officers responded to a home in the 800 block of North Burlington Street for a report of possible shots heard. Preliminary information indicated that a […]
Israel Strikes In And Around Gaza’s Second-largest City In An Already Bloody New Phase Of The War
Israel intensified its bombardment in and around Gaza’s second-largest city early Tuesday, as ambulances and private cars came racing into a local hospital carrying people wounded in a bloody new phase of the war in Gaza. Under U.S. pressure to prevent further mass casualties, Israel says it is being more precise as it widens its offensive […]
Nigerian Army Acknowledges Responsibility For Kaduna Air Strike — Commissioner
In the aftermath of the Sunday Air Strike on Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State, the Nigerian Army has accepted responsibility for the unintended incident. Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, made this announcement following an emergency security meeting on Monday. Recall that on Sunday night while the villagers were […]
COP28: FG Funded 422 Delegates – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed that the Federal Government funded 422 individuals attending the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, UAE. This statement follows controversy surrounding the reported 1,411 registered Nigerian delegates at the summit, drawing criticism on social media for insensitivity amid economic challenges post the mid-2023 removal of […]
UK Government Announces Stringent Measures On Regular Migration
The embattled Conservative government in Britain has revealed a series of measures aimed at curbing the surge in migration levels, a pivotal issue ahead of an anticipated general election next year. The UK’s latest actions include raising the minimum salary threshold for skilled worker visas and preventing health and social care staff from bringing family […]
Niger Terminates EU Security Agreements, Strengthens Ties With Russia
Niger’s military leaders on Monday announced they were terminating two European Union security and defense missions in the country, signaling a shift in alliances toward Russia. The civilian capacity-building mission called EUCAP Sahel Niger, was launched in 2012, for supporting internal security forces, authorities, and non-governmental actors, will end, according to Niger’s foreign ministry. Additionally, […]
Guinea-Bissau President Dissolves Parliament Following Coup Attempt
In response to what he termed an “attempted coup,” President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament in Guinea-Bissau on Monday, announcing fresh elections would take place in accordance with the constitution. The move came after violence erupted between the National Guard and presidential guard special forces last Thursday, resulting in two deaths. President Embalo, attending the […]
Israel Orders Mass Evacuations As It Widens Offensive; Palestinians Are Running Out Of Places To Go
The Israeli military on Monday renewed its calls for mass evacuations from the southern town of Khan Younis, where tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have sought refuge in recent weeks, as it widened its ground offensive and bombarded targets across the Gaza Strip. The expanded offensive, following the collapse of a weeklong cease-fire, is aimed at […]
Mount Marapi: Eleven Hikers Killed As Volcano Erupts In Indonesia
Eleven hikers have been found dead near the crater of Indonesia’s Marapi volcano after it erupted over the weekend, rescuers say. Three people were rescued on Monday. The search for 12 others missing has been suspended due to a small eruption. There were 75 hikers in the area at the time of the eruption but […]
