In a televised appearance on Arise Television’s News Day program, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) has condemned the recent forceful takeover of the Lagos State House of Assembly by the removed speaker, describing the action as “a dangerous assault on democratic institutions and the rule of law.” During the interview, Rhodes-Vivour expressed deep concern over what he characterized as escalating political…
Decades of solidarity between the countries strengthen through educational partnerships. On 14 September 2024, the Cuban government announced 200 fully paid scholarships for Palestinian students to pursue medical education on their island. The initiative was unveiled by Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel during a meeting with Palestinian Ambassador Dr. Akram Mohammad Samhan, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in Havana….
In a swift turn of events, TikTok has begun restoring its services to U.S. users after a brief shutdown. This development follows President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to issue an executive order extending the deadline for the app’s ban, providing its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, additional time to secure an approved buyer. The temporary suspension occurred after…
It’s a cruel twist of fate when the very thing that builds a man’s empire becomes the wrecking ball that brings it down. Take Pep Guardiola, one of the most successful football managers in history, for example. His relentless dedication to football, the same passion that filled his trophy cabinet and his bank account, has now left him in…
In a major decision in the Canadian political space, the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced his resignation Trudeau’s resignation follows polls that show his party is likely to suffer a heavy defeat to the official opposition, the Conservatives, in an election that must be held by late October. Trudeau says he is stepping down to allow his…
The FCT Police Command says it is not aware of an alleged N180 million fraud case linked to a Non-Governmental Organization owned by popular social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a video shared via Instagram on Friday, Otse claimed his NGO’s account was hacked, resulting in the theft of over N180 million. According…
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was recently granted bail by a Federal High Court in Ekiti State in the sum of ₦30 million. Dele Farotimi’s legal troubles stem from allegations of criminal defamation against Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola. The charges are based on claims made in Farotimi’s recently published book,…
The Nigerien government has suspended the BBC for three months, citing allegations of broadcasting unverified information about a recent attack in the country. According to authorities, the BBC reported that approximately 130 people had died in the incident—a claim the government asserts the broadcaster could not substantiate. “BBC broadcasts false information aimed at destabilizing social calm and undermining the…
Dele Farotimi, a prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, was granted bail set at N50 million by the Ekiti State High Court. The bail requires a surety with landed property, following his arraignment over allegations of defamation against Chief Afe Babalola. The charges stem from claims made in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, which alleged…
Northern California issued emergency alerts: “You are in danger. Move away from coastal waters. Move to higher ground or inland immediately.” Massive 7.3 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning for California and Oregon A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of California, which is a very powerful earthquake. As a result, the National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning…
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