Saudi Arabia executed seven individuals on Wednesday, including five for drug trafficking, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The latest executions bring the total number carried out in the kingdom this year to 236, based on an AFP tally derived from official statements. Among those executed were four Yemeni citizens—Yahya Lutfullah, Ali Azib,…
With less than two weeks until the U.S. presidential election, polling averages reveal a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in key battleground states. To secure the presidency, a candidate needs 270 of the 538 available electoral votes. These votes are allocated to states based on population, and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a significant cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing the efficiency of his administration, according to a statement issued by the presidency following Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting. The statement highlighted Tinubu’s commitment to fulfilling his promises to Nigerians, announcing eight key appointments as part of the shakeup….
Ecuador’s Congress, dominated by the opposition, initiated impeachment proceedings on Wednesday against Interior Minister Monica Palencia, accusing her of failing to control the surge in drug-related violence gripping the country. Palencia, the public face of President Daniel Noboa’s administration in the fight against crime, will face allegations brought by two legislators affiliated with former President…
Real Madrid may face La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday without key players Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo, both sidelined by injuries. The news comes after Los Blancos secured a 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, but at the cost of losing their star goalkeeper. In a statement released on…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has introduced a new minimum wage package of N80,000 for public civil servants in the state. The announcement was made through a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Ini Ememobong. To facilitate the smooth implementation of this policy, Governor Eno has constituted a committee…
Glasgow has officially been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following the withdrawal of the original host, the Australian state of Victoria, last year due to escalating costs. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Tuesday that the event will take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in a…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, expressed his shock on Tuesday over a deadly Israeli airstrike that occurred near Rafic Hariri Hospital in south Beirut on Monday, resulting in at least 18 fatalities, including four children. He called for a “prompt and thorough investigation” into the incident, which has drawn international…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian singer and songwriter Inetimi Alfred Odom, widely known as Timaya, has expressed his admiration for internet sensation Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly referred to as Portable. Timaya revealed that he resonates with Portable’s vibrant energy, noting that he exhibited a similar spirit during his early days in the music industry. In a…
