Iranian authorities executed two men on Monday after convicting them of membership in a banned opposition group and attempting to overthrow the Islamic Republic, according to the country’s judiciary. The Mizan Online website reported that, following confirmation and final approval of the sentences by the Supreme Court, Akbar Daneshvarkar and Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi were hanged earlier…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Plateau State government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba that left multiple people dead and others injured. The curfew, announced by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, will take effect from midnight on March…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged an end to conflict in the Middle East, warning that God “does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war” during his Palm Sunday homily. Speaking after the Angelus prayer, the pontiff paid tribute to “the Christians of the Middle East, who suffer the…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has intensified its push for sustainable engineering and solar adoption with an Engineering Walk held in Lagos, aimed at promoting inclusive and environmentally responsible energy solutions. The initiative, organised to mark World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, began at the company’s head office in Victoria Island and drew participation from…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the South-West Governors Forum have congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as a patriotic, visionary and compassionate leader. Sanwo-Olu, who chairs the forum, praised the President’s leadership, noting that his administration has driven development, economic growth and renewed public confidence in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Youth Charter has called on Commonwealth leaders, governments and sporting institutions to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games delivers a lasting legacy of hope and opportunity for young people across member states. The appeal comes amid renewed global discussions on historical justice and reparations linked to the transatlantic slave trade, including…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders are set to convene in Nairobi for the inaugural Africa We Build Summit, aimed at unlocking domestic capital and advancing the continent’s industrial ambitions into job-creating outcomes. The summit, hosted by Africa Finance Corporation in partnership with the Government of Kenya, will…
By Ayomide Otitoju The national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), organised by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led caretaker committee, commenced on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. Delegates, many dressed in party uniforms emblazoned with the PDP logo, were seated at the stadium’s velodrome, while others were accredited and cleared by security personnel…
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent after just seven games in charge, the club confirmed on Sunday, as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Tudor, 47, oversaw five defeats in a 44-day tenure, leaving Spurs out of the Champions League and just one point above…
