By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated swift response measures following the confirmation of a Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda. The virus, belonging to the same family as Ebola, was reported today, prompting WHO to support national health authorities in containing its spread. WHO is deploying senior public health experts and…
Israel suspended the planned release of Palestinian prisoners on Thursday after Gaza militants freed three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals amid chaotic scenes. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with Defence Minister Israel Katz, has instructed the delay of the release of the terrorists scheduled for today until the safe departure of our hostages in…
The Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, announced his resignation on Thursday following allegations of sexual assault and harassment aired by a British broadcaster. His departure comes just weeks after the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, stepped down over the Church of England’s handling of a high-profile abuse case. Channel 4 News reported that two women…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organization, affirming a previous ruling by the Federal High Court. In a unanimous decision delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Hamma Barka, the appellate court ruled that the Federal Government…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Thursday commissioned five Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) mini-plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, as part of efforts to expand domestic gas supply and infrastructure. The newly launched plants—PRIME LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and LNG Arete—will source their feedstock from existing natural gas…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court has granted bail to #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, in the sum of ₦10 million with one surety in like sum. Delivering the ruling, Justice Musa Liman ordered that the surety must be a responsible individual with landed property of equivalent value. The original documents of the property and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have paid a condolence visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following the passing of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde. Sunday Makinde passed away in the early hours of Friday after a brief illness at the age of 65. The delegation, led by the Chairman…
Washington, D.C. — A passenger jet carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night after a midair collision with a military helicopter, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation. U.S. media reported multiple bodies being recovered from the dark, near-freezing waters. More than 300 emergency responders, including divers, worked through the night…
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday released Israeli soldier Agam Berger as part of a third hostage-prisoner exchange, an AFP journalist reported. The exchange, conducted under a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, also includes the release of three Israeli hostages and five Thai captives. Berger, dressed in military fatigues, was paraded by…
