Endgame: Royal Race Row Naming Not Publicity Stunt, Says Author Omid Scobie
An author whose book triggered a row over allegations of racism within the Royal Family has said the naming of two people in one edition was not a deliberate publicity stunt. Omid Scobie said he did not know how a Dutch translation of Endgame came to include the names of King Charles and Catherine, Princess […]
Warplanes Hit Targets In Gaza As Israel Resumes Offensive, Warning Of Attacks To Come In South
Israeli fighter jets hit targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired on Friday, as the war with Hamas resumed in full force. Black smoke billowed from the besieged territory and Israel dropped leaflets over parts of southern Gaza urging people to leave their homes, suggesting it was preparing to widen its […]
George Santos’ last Stand Looms In House Expulsion Vote
The US House of Representatives will vote on Friday on whether to expel New York Republican George Santos after a damning ethics report, fraud charges and an alleged farrago of lies. The Republican-led body failed in two previous roll calls to oust Mr Santos. But the embattled congressman has conceded it may well be third […]
FG Announces Implementation Date For New Minimum Wage
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that a new minimum wage will be enforced from April 1, 2024. This revelation came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, in an interview with PUNCH in Abuja. Scheduled to replace the expiring N30,000 minimum wage at the end of March 2024, the government […]
Ogun Governor Directs Security Agencies To Uncover Assailants Of Slain Accountant
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has instructed security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the killing of Taiwo Oyekanmi, the late Director of Finance and Accounts in the Office of the Governor, who was attacked by gunmen in Abeokuta. Recall Oyekanmi had collected money from a Fidelity Bank branch in Abeokuta and […]
2024 Budget: National Assembly May Approve N27.5trn Budget By December 19
Strong signals suggest that the National Assembly (NASS) may endorse the N27.5 trillion 2024 Appropriation Bill on December 19, 2023. At the Senate yesterday, the bill was given speedy consideration as its submission to the legislature by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday was considered the first reading. The Senate promptly engaged in the debate […]
70-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Welcomes Twins In Remarkable Birth
A 70-year-old Ugandan woman, Safina Namukwaya, has given birth to twins, hailing the event as a miracle, on Thursday. The twins, a boy and a girl, were born on Wednesday at a medical facility in Kampala, where Namukwaya had received fertility treatment. Dr. Edward Tamale Sali, overseeing her pregnancy, expressed the extraordinary achievement, highlighting that […]
Calabar Transforms Ahead Of Annual Carnival Kickoff
In preparation for the 2023 Calabar Carnival set to begin on Friday, the capital city of Cross River, Calabar, has undergone significant transformation. The state government is finalizing the rehabilitation of major streets, desilting drainage systems, and actively managing waste to ensure smooth movement. Landscapers have focused on lawns along the carnival routes, and the […]
DeSantis And Newsom Debate: A Showdown Between Alternative Visions Of America
Almost a year before Americans head to the polls for the 2024 presidential election, two prominent political fighters – a Democrat and a Republican – will square off on the debate stage. It may not be next year’s title card – that’s Donald Trump and Joe Biden who are seemingly heading toward a 2020 rematch. […]
Former US Secretary Of State Henry Kissinger Dies Aged 100
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarising role in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. He served as America’s top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations. Despite leaving office in the mid-1970s, he continued to be […]
