Sanusi Reinstated as Emir of Kano After Four Years
Four years after being deposed, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano by Governor Abba Yusuf. On Thursday, Governor Abba Yusuf announced the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano at the Art Chamber of the Kano State Government House at around 5:16 PM. The governor made this […]
Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika Granted ₦100m Bail Amidst ₦19.4 Billion Fraud Charges
Justice Suleiman Belgore of the FCT High Court sitting in Garki has granted bail to former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who is facing charges of alleged fraud amounting to ₦19.4 billion. Justice Belgore set the bail at ₦100 million with two sureties in the same amount. One of the sureties must possess landed property […]
Greenfield Tornado Tragedy: Multiple Deaths in Iowa Town
A tornado claimed multiple lives in a small Iowa town as powerful storms swept through the Midwest. Homes and businesses in Greenfield were destroyed, cars were smashed, and debris was strewn across the landscape. Iowa police confirmed the fatalities at a news briefing on Tuesday night but could not specify the number. Nebraska, Illinois, and […]
IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages in Hamas Tunnel
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter were found in a Hamas tunnel. The IDF reported that they had been murdered on October 7 and their remains taken to Gaza. Approximately 1,200 people were […]
Israel Accuses South Africa of Distorting Reality in ICJ Case
Israel has accused South Africa of distorting reality in its attempt to get the UN’s top court to halt its military campaign in Rafah, southern Gaza. On Thursday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings, during which South Africa argued that Israel intended to “wipe [the Palestinians] off the face of the Earth,” describing […]
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Stable Condition After Shooting
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in stable but serious condition after being shot multiple times on Wednesday, doctors report. The hospital director stated that Fico is currently in intensive care following a five-hour surgery. Earlier, the 59-year-old was described as fighting for his life after sustaining severe injuries in an attack in the small […]
Ukraine Withdraws Troops from Kharkiv Villages Amid Russian Pressure
Ukraine has withdrawn its troops from several villages in the border region of Kharkiv due to sustained pressure from Russian forces. Soldiers faced heavy fire and relocated to “more advantageous positions” in two areas of the northeastern region, according to a military spokesperson. Throughout the two-year conflict, Ukraine has typically used such terminology to indicate […]
Prince Harry, Meghan Champion Mental Health Awareness in Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on a meaningful visit to Nigeria on Friday, advocating for mental health awareness as part of their promotion of the Invictus Games, a sporting event dedicated to wounded military veterans. Arriving in the Nigerian capital Abuja, the royal couple commenced their visit by opening an event on mental health […]
Gaza war: Netanyahu Vows to Defeat Hamas In Rafah Despite US Arms Threat
Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed Israel can “stand alone”, after the US warned arms shipments could be stopped if he orders a full-scale invasion of Rafah in Gaza. Thousands of people have already fled the southern city after the Israeli military began what it called a “limited” operation on Monday. US President Joe Biden has repeatedly […]
TUC Threatens Nationwide Protest Over CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a stern warning of an impending nationwide protest that could paralyze the Nigerian economy if the Federal Government fails to revoke the controversial cybersecurity levy recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a strongly worded statement signed by TUC President Festus Osifo on Wednesday, the […]
