By Ayomide Otitou US forces killed a total of 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel during a weekend operation to capture former President Nicolás Maduro, according to official figures released Tuesday by Caracas and Havana. Venezuela’s military confirmed that 23 of its service members died in Saturday’s raids, which resulted in Maduro’s ouster. An official…
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned recent US air strikes on Venezuela and the seizure of the country’s leader, saying the actions undermined a core principle of international law. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, said states must not threaten or use…
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Tuesday moved to consolidate control of government amid pressure from Washington to grant access to the country’s vast oil reserves, while also seeking to retain the loyalty of supporters of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez, 56, a former vice president, was sworn in as acting president on Monday, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olugbemisola Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School (NLS). The appointment was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Odusote’s four-year tenure will take effect from January 10, 2026. As…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan at his office in the Maitama area of Abuja. The meeting was attended by members of the party’s NWC, alongside some state PDP chairmen aligned with the party leadership. Sources…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has clarified that the alleged ₦128 billion in missing public funds referenced by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) occurred before his appointment. SERAP had urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), along with relevant anti-corruption…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea have appointed former Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. Rosenior, 41, succeeds Enzo Maresca and has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. In a statement released by the club, the Englishman said he was…
By Ayomide Otitoju A high-capacity bus was gutted by fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday, disrupting traffic along the busy corridor. The bus was reportedly travelling towards Iyana Oworo when the fire broke out near the Adekunle axis of the bridge. The incident caused significant traffic buildup, prompting the deployment of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s economic growth and global relevance are deeply rooted in the stories that shape its identity, describing Lagos as a city defined by resilience, creativity, and an unyielding drive for progress. The governor made the remarks during a fireside conversation at the 2026 Storyteller’s…
