By Ayomide Otitoju Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, called for increased transparency and accountability following the recent escalation of the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion, attributed to reported revenue growth. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Obi pointed out that while the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, extended his congratulations to the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described Adesina, a former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that it will roll out its contactless passport application system in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland on Friday, February 7, 2025. NIS spokesman, AS Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting the service’s commitment to improving passport processing for Nigerians abroad. Speaking…
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, delivering a legal setback to one of his most controversial immigration policies. The ruling, issued by District Judge Deborah Boardman in Maryland, indefinitely halts enforcement of Trump’s executive order, which was set to take effect nationwide on February 19. “The…
By Ayomide Otitoju A World Health Organization (WHO) employee has raised more than $100,000 through an online fundraiser to help offset the financial shortfall caused by the United States’ withdrawal from the UN health agency. Tania Cernuschi, a 46-year-old Italian development economist with a decade-long tenure at WHO, launched the initiative after US President Donald…
Ukraine announced on Thursday that it had captured more than 900 Russian troops over six months of fighting in Russia’s western Kursk region, marking a significant development in its ongoing military efforts. According to Kyiv, a key objective of its offensive, launched in August just beyond its border with Russia, was to secure Russian prisoners…
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has agreed to a 40 percent increase in deportation flights from the United States, a move welcomed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to the Central American nation on Wednesday. Arevalo’s pledge comes as he seeks to strengthen ties with the Trump administration, addressing a key priority…
Rafah, Gaza Strip – Palestinians in Gaza have expressed fury and defiance following remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that Gazans should relocate to Egypt or Jordan amid ongoing conflict. “Trump thinks Gaza is a pile of garbage—absolutely not,” said Hatem Azzam, a 34-year-old resident of Rafah. Azzam condemned Trump’s comments, particularly…
Golf legend Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, paying tribute to her as “my biggest fan” and a constant source of support throughout his career. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Woods wrote on…
