Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirmed that Israeli airstrikes on two villages on Saturday killed at least nine people, with additional strikes reported in other regions. The escalating conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, marking another deadly day in the ongoing cross-border clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. In Maaysra, a Shiite Muslim-majority village in a predominantly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on Directors of Local Government (DLGs) and Treasurers to maintain the principles of local government autonomy and adhere to professional ethics in their duties. He emphasized the importance of their roles in fostering transparency, accountability, and development at the grassroots level. Governor Ododo made…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution and a major supporter of financial inclusion, is set to host the 63rd edition of the prestigious FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship. Organized under the First@Sports initiative, the event underscores the bank’s long-standing commitment to sports development and nation-building. A Legacy of Excellence in SportsFor over…
Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld a €1,080 fine against a man who entered a police station naked and refused to get dressed, despite repeated requests. The incident occurred in Valencia on August 20, 2020, when the man, carrying clothes in a backpack, arrived at the station to file a complaint. While public nudity has been…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for allegedly inciting unrest over Nigeria’s economic challenges. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC condemned Amaechi’s recent remarks urging Nigerian youth to protest against the high cost of living. Morka described the former Rivers…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope on Friday that the war with Russia will conclude by next year, as he visited Berlin seeking continued military support. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Zelensky emphasized the importance of sustained assistance, noting that Ukraine “more than anyone” desires a swift and fair resolution to the conflict. During…
Former Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of petrol, warning that Nigerians are suffering under the weight of skyrocketing fuel, food, and essential goods costs. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, Ndume expressed concern that the escalating prices are becoming unaffordable for the average Nigerian, particularly…
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday extended their condolences to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, following the death of his daughter, Fatima Kyari. Fatima, aged 25, passed away after a prolonged illness. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order preventing the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Umar Damagum as the party’s Acting National Chairman. Justice Peter Lifu ruled that Damagum must remain in office until the PDP’s national convention scheduled…
