Israel Strikes Neighborhoods In Gaza As War Escalates
Residents of the Gaza Strip scrambled to find safety Wednesday on morning, as Israeli warplanes hammered neighborhood after neighborhood in the tiny coastal enclave, as it ramps up retaliatory moves for the deadly weekend attack by Hamas militants. Humanitarian organisations urged for the development of corridors to send help into Gaza, warning that hospitals overrun with […]
Biden Describes Hamas Attacks On Israel As ‘Sheer Evil’
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has described as ‘sheer evil’, the attacks the Hamas terrorists launched on Israel over the weekend while vowing heavy measures. Biden made this statement in a speech delivered Tuesday at the White House alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying Israel experienced […]
Campaign Donor Fraud: George Santos Charged In Legal Action
Rep George Santos, already under scrutiny, now faces 23 criminal charges brought by the U.S. Justice Department, which include accusations of defrauding campaign contributors and wire fraud. The Republican stands accused by investigators of racking up numerous charges on the credit cards of campaign contributors. These charges, which augment a previous indictment, also involve allegations […]
Lagos Govt Seizes 200 Unregistered Vehicles In 48 Hours
The Lagos State Government has cracked down on unregistered and unpainted vehicles, impounding over 200 of them in a recent operation. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) team, led by Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, executed the successful crackdown operation. Giwa disclosed that within the last 48 hours, the […]
Women In A’Ibom Call For Urgent Halt To Gas Flaring
A declaration has been jointly issued by the women of Ibeno and Esit Eket local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, demanding the immediate cessation of oil and gas extraction operations, along with the consequential gas flaring, within their localities. They signed the decree yesterday during a Town hall meeting on ‘Strategies to end Gas […]
Envoy Assures Safety Of Nigerians Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
Michael Freeman, the ambassador of Israel in Nigeria, has guaranteed the well-being of both Nigerian and other foreign residents in the country. Israel is grappling with a devastating assault from Hamas militants who breached the border fence amidst a relentless rocket onslaught on Saturday morning, resulting in over 900 casualties within Israel. Israel has initiated […]
Don’t Stop Supply Of Water, Food To Gaza, EU Urges Israel
European Union foreign ministers made a plea on Tuesday, imploring Israel not to disrupt the provision of water, food, or electricity to Gaza. The EU’s foreign policy chief stated that the European Union has also advocated for the creation of humanitarian routes for individuals seeking to leave the area. The EU’s foreign policy chief stated […]
Palestine Appeals To UN, Asks Israelis To Vacate Territories
While the conflict persists, Palestine has lodged a request with the United Nations, calling for Israel’s exit from its territory. Abdallah Shawesh, the Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, expressed these thoughts at a press conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, made a shocking move on October 7 when they initiated an […]
Gov. Oyebanji Welcomes National Best Teacher Award Winner
Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, the Governor of Ekiti State, has reiterated his administration’s resolve to implement reforms that will bring about improvement in the state’s educational sector. According to the governor, the restructuring process will encompass giving the required momentum to enhance infrastructure and create a favourable learning atmosphere, aiming to elevate educational achievements. Oyebanji addressed […]
Protest Erupts In Osun Community Over Installation Of Monarch
The inhabitants of Odo-Ijesa community in Osun State have insisted that the state government revoke the appointment of Oba Olufemi Olayinka as the Oluodo of Odo Ijesa, contending that the proper protocols were not followed in his instalment. Some individuals residing in the town organized a peaceful protest within their community, expressing their opposition to […]
Benue On Edge As Cameroon Releases Lagdo Dam Water
Concerns are rising among the population of Benue State following the announcement made by Cameroonian authorities about discharging excess water from the Lagdo Dam. Bridget Ikyado, the Principal Special Assistant for Media and Publicity/Strategic Communications to the Governor, cited the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday, reporting that the following states should anticipate potential flooding: […]
Lagos Policeman To Be Hanged For Pregnant Lawyer’s Murder
A High Court in Tafa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, concluded a long-standing case yesterday by sentencing the ex-Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Drambi Vandi, to death by hanging. This ruling brought justice to Gbenga Raheem‘s family, who mourned the loss of Omobolanle, his pregnant wife, due to Vandi’s actions. A tragic incident occurred on December […]