By Ayomide Otitoju In a show of respect and tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, police personnel across Nigeria will don black armbands for the next seven days, following a directive from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. The announcement, conveyed in a statement by Force spokesman…
Donald Trump has clinched a decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election, marking a return to the White House after a fiercely contested race and a highly unorthodox campaign. Here are the key takeaways from the Republican’s triumph: Clear and Resounding Victory In 2016, critics of Donald Trump often dismissed his win as an anomaly,…
As Donald Trump claimed an unexpected yet sweeping victory in the U.S. presidential election over Kamala Harris, world leaders moved swiftly to extend their congratulations, signaling renewed or strengthened diplomatic ties. Financial markets also reacted positively to the election outcome, showing gains as global stability concerns eased. Here are the initial international reactions, with official…
A Russian ballistic missile strike on an infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, near the frontline, killed six people and injured 23 more, Ukrainian authorities reported on Tuesday. The industrial city, which once held a pre-war population of over 700,000, sits approximately 35 kilometers from Russian-held territory. Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia region, shared the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Scores of Nigerian youths, joined by civil society organizations, gathered on Monday at the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Abuja, demanding the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari. The demonstrators accused Kyari of failing to address Nigeria’s worsening fuel crisis, marked by rising fuel prices,…
The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice John Adeyeye, has died at the age of 64. Justice Adeyeye, who was appointed Chief Judge on October 11, 2021, passed away on Monday, leaving a significant void in the state’s judiciary. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, expressed profound sadness over the news, describing Justice Adeyeye’s death as…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has elevated the acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General. The decoration ceremony took place at the President’s office, as confirmed by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. If confirmed by the Senate, Lt. Gen. Oluyede will permanently assume the role of Chief of Army…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated lawyer Saseyi Ibiyemi to serve as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, pending Senate confirmation. Ibiyemi is set to fill the role left by ‘Niyi Ijalaye, who passed away in August while serving as REC in Ogun State, according to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Monday….
At least 10 people were killed overnight as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano in eastern Indonesia, erupted, hurling fireballs and ash over nearby villages. The eruption, which occurred on Flores Island, forced the evacuation of several communities as authorities raised the alert to the highest level. The country’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) confirmed the fatalities,…
