At least eight people were killed and dozens injured after waves of Ukrainian drones struck major logistics facilities in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions on Saturday, triggering massive fires and causing widespread damage. Russian authorities said the attacks targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, the country’s largest online retailer, with seven night-shift workers killed at a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to merit-based appointments as his Deputy Chief of Staff, Engr. Samuel Egube, was honoured with an Outstanding Leadership Award by the Urhobo and Isoko Elites in Lagos. Egube received the recognition at a reception held at the Muson Centre, Onikan, on Saturday….
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged young Nigerians to reject cultism and the pursuit of illicit wealth, encouraging them instead to embrace the values of integrity, knowledge, and excellence exemplified by the late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe. Soludo made the call during the unveiling of a monument…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court has restored the final forfeiture of seven high-value properties linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, overturning a Court of Appeal judgment that ordered a retrial of the case. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, unanimously allowed…
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to more than 5,000, as authorities announced the release of hundreds of millions of dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support reconstruction efforts. The powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within a minute of each other…
Andy Burnham has become the new leader of the UK Labour Party after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs, positioning himself to lead the party into the next general election expected in 2029. Burnham was elected unopposed after no rival secured the required nominations to challenge him. His victory comes on his third attempt, following…
At least eight people have died and 34 others remain missing after a landslide struck Pengshui County in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Friday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. According to local authorities, the landslide occurred at about 9:10 a.m. local time, with more than 800 emergency personnel deployed to search for survivors. Pengshui County…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the names of the Kabiru Turaki-led interim National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering judgment, Justice Salim Ibrahim ruled that the plaintiffs, led by…
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Thursday, intensifying the renewed conflict in the Middle East despite renewed diplomatic efforts by Pakistan to revive stalled peace talks. The latest escalation comes just one month after both sides signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities that resumed following large-scale US-Israeli strikes on…
