Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have issued a strong condemnation regarding the detention and alleged mistreatment of malnourished minors associated with the #EndBadGovernance protests. Concerns escalated after reports indicated that several detained children, some as young as 15, collapsed from malnutrition within a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. These minors have been…
Former President Donald Trump’s last campaign stop before Election Day is expected to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Monday evening, a source familiar with the plans tells CNN. Trump is expected to hold multiple events on Monday in different battleground states before ending up in Grand Rapids, where he held his last campaign…
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, on Wednesday in Riyadh kicked off the inaugural meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s commitment to fostering peace and stability in the Middle East. The coalition, announced last month in partnership with international allies,…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that adopting local culture in Nigeria’s democracy will go a long way in strengthening the county’s democracy. Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Abeokuta during the valedictory service organised in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Prof. Chinedum Babalola. He stressed the need for rethinking democracy, saying…
On this remarkable occasion, we celebrate a life defined by profound integrity, enduring impact, and boundless grace. A beacon of resilience and compassion, Chief (Mrs) Onikepo Akande has touched countless lives through her unwavering dedication, vision, and service to humanity. Her life exemplifies a commitment to excellence and purpose that inspires all those privileged to…
The Energy Reforms Advocates (ERA) and the APC Youth Vanguard for Change (APCYVC) have formally called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the ongoing failures of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) in restoring the Port Harcourt and other local refineries. The organizations expressed deep concern over the $2.9 billion allocated in 2021 for…
US authorities say cybercriminals linked to China may have attempted to tap into the phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, a number of sources familiar with the matter confirmed to the BBC’s US news partner, CBS News. The sources said the Trump-Vance campaign had been…
On Saturday, Israel confirmed the initiation of “precise strikes” targeting military installations in Iran, a response to recent missile assaults from the Iranian regime. An AFP journalist in Tehran reported multiple explosions during this escalation. The Israeli military stated, “In retaliation for months of ongoing attacks from the Iranian regime against the State of Israel,…
By Shalom Oludele and Jameel Gulma The 6th International Onion Conference, organized by the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) and the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA), emphasized the need for enhanced training opportunities for women in the onion industry. The Mabera Women Cooperative revealed…
Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, expressed grave concerns about the dire situation in northern Gaza, stating on X, “No end to hell.” He reported that at least 400,000 individuals remain trapped in the region, many of whom are disregarding evacuation orders due to the pervasive belief that no area…
