UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that a return to war in Gaza must be avoided at all costs amid fears that the three-week-old ceasefire agreement between Hamas fighters and Israel is about to end. Guterres disclosed this in a statement relayed to journalists by UN Geneva spokesperson Rolando Gomez on Tuesday. “We must at all…
Two teenagers, Balakrishnan and Suleiman, have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Rishmeet Singh, a 16-year-old boy. The attack, which lasted only 27 seconds, saw Rishmeet being stabbed 15 times by the two attackers, who then fled the scene, leaving his body on the ground. Rishmeet had come to the UK…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to justify its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1. MultiChoice’s summon is contained in a statement issued by FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, in Abuja on Tuesday. Ijagwu said the commission had directed the Chief Executive…
The leadership of Labour Party says it has never zoned its presidential ticket to the South-East. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ifoh was reacting to a report making the rounds that the party had…
The Leah Sharibu Foundation has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward the protection of vulnerable Nigerians. Dr. Gloria Puldu, the President of the foundation made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos. Puldu spoke in commemoration of Sharibu’s seven years…
In recent years, the misuse of stimulant medications, such as Adderall and Ritalin, has become a concerning trend among individuals without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A recent study reveals that taking stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin without a proper ADHD diagnosis can lead to decreased productivity. Many individuals without ADHD believe these medications enhance…
By Suleiman Hassan Gimba Esq I do not speak for Buni, for I am neither the voice nor the vessel of government. I do not speak for the flyover, for I am neither its foundation nor its asphalt. And I do not speak for the detractors of the flyover, for I am neither their echo…
South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday appeared for the first time at the Constitutional Court for his impeachment trial. Yoon asked that the court’s judges consider him favourably, saying he has always held a firm belief in liberal democracy, the Yonhap news agency reported. It was the first time in South Korea’s…
The administration of U.S. President, Donald Trump, has raised its target for daily arrests of illegal immigrants to 1,800, the New York Post reported, citing multiple sources. Earlier this week, the Washington Post reported that Trump had expressed disappointment with the results of his mass deportation campaign. He instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that she will visit Lebanon this week, as she presses Israel to ensure the safety of Italian troops stationed in the region amid escalating violence. Meloni is set to arrive in Lebanon on Friday, though details of the visit remain confidential for security reasons. Her statements in Italy’s Senate…
