Germany’s political scene has been thrown into upheaval as internal divisions within Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government, coupled with the aftermath of a deadly car-ramming attack, dominate the country’s agenda ahead of a February 23 snap election. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier confirmed the election date on Friday, stressing the need for “political stability” and urging a…
A Russian court on Friday sentenced singer Eduard Sharlot, 26, to five and a half years in prison after he publicly protested Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Sharlot was convicted by a court in Samara, a city in the Volga region, on charges of “publicly insulting the religious feelings of believers” and “rehabilitating Naziism,” according…
A mutation of the bird flu virus found in a critically ill patient in the United States has shown adaptations that may make it better suited to human airways, health authorities revealed. However, there is no evidence of transmission beyond the individual case. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disclosed that the mutation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected accusations by Niger Republic that Nigeria and other member states are colluding with France to destabilize the country, labeling the claims as “unfounded.” In a statement issued on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed strong support for Nigeria and its member states, emphasizing their commitment…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has called on members of the public to report any misconduct by officers to their superiors, Complaint Response Unit (CRU) heads, or the Commissioner of Police in their respective states. In a statement titled “Public Notice: Misuse of Name, Office of the Inspector-General of Police”, Force Public…
Olivia Hussey, the actress who gained international acclaim as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has died at the age of 73, her family announced on Friday. “Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her,” her family shared…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has attributed the recent deaths of 115 Nigerians in food stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Anambra States to negligence by the Nigerian Police Force. Speaking at a public lecture in Akure, Ondo State, in memory of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of deploying North Korean soldiers with minimal protection, resulting in several casualties among captured troops. In his Friday evening address, Zelensky disclosed that “several” wounded North Korean soldiers had died after being captured by Ukrainian forces. “Today, there were reports about several soldiers from North Korea. Our soldiers…
Telecom operators in Nigeria may soon receive approval to increase tariffs for calls, SMS, and data services as early as the first quarter of 2025. A senior official from a major telecom company, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering the request in light of escalating operational expenses….
