Kevin McCarthy, a republican, has been voted out as speaker of the US house of representatives, becoming the first in the nation’s history to be so removed. A simple majority of 216 to 210 ensured McCarthy surrendered the gavel, as questions mounted over his leadership. Eight republicans teamed up with democrats to remove him from…
Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros. for $500 million over a docuseries titled: “Chris Brown: A History of Violence,” Brown accuses the producers of libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress as he said the docuseries made defamatory claims against him. He claimed the evidence provided was completely false noting that the media prioritised profits…
The Obololi community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa has received relief materials from Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). This followed the Feb. 16 oil leak that discharged crude and polluted the River Nun in the community. The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) had traced the source of the leak…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has expressed shock at the passing of its former President, Dr Kanayo Nwanze. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, IFAD described Nwanze as a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for rural communities. It stated that the former IFAD president dedicated his life to eradicating poverty and…
Microsoft 2024 Digital Defense Report has revealed an alarming rise in cyber attacks, with incidents targeting customers globally, doubling to 600 million per day. The Commercial Solution Area Director, Microsoft, South Africa Mr Colin Baumgart made this known on Wednesday during his presentation at the virtual Microsoft Africa AI Journalist Academy. The News Agency of…
The United Nations released data on Wednesday that shows India has now surpassed China as the world’s most populous nation. According to the UN’s World Population dashboard, India’s population has exceeded 1.428 billion, slightly higher than China’s 1.425 billion people. This rapidly growing population creates a sense of urgency for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government…
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, and The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have come together to enhance cooperation on peace and security in the West African sub-region. In a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja on July…
The people of Gbolomotin community in Ovia South- West Local Government of Edo has called for the state government protection following speculations that the community caused the killings. This is contained in a statement by Mr Karaem Ebimobobowei, the spokesperson of the Gbolomotin community, on Sunday in Benin . Ebimobobowei said the community never provoked…
In a stunning political upheaval, voters in Botswana have decisively rejected the long-dominant Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), signaling a monumental shift in the governance of this diamond-rich southern African nation, as reported by the BBC. For the first time since gaining independence in 1966, the BDP has secured only four parliamentary seats in the recent…
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and aluminum imports into the United States, he said on Sunday. “Any steel coming to the United States is going to have them, 25 per cent tariff,” Trump said, according to journalists travelling with the president. When questioned about tariffs on…
