In an emotional farewell at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Joe Biden passed the torch to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on Monday, embracing her on stage and reflecting on his decades of public service. The 81-year-old Biden, quoting a patriotic hymn, said, “America, I gave my best to you,” during a nearly hour-long…
King Charles III visited Southport on Tuesday, the northwest England town where a recent knife attack claimed the lives of three young girls and triggered nationwide anti-immigration riots. The 75-year-old monarch paid his respects by inspecting a sea of floral tributes and met with children who survived the attack. During his visit, Charles expressed gratitude…
Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the payment of a ₦70,000 national minimum wage for workers on the state and local government payrolls. This was disclosed by the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, during an interview with journalists following a closed-door meeting with the governor on Tuesday….
By Ayomide Otitoju Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, widely known as Omobarca, has been honored with the esteemed Royal Chieftaincy title of “Ebube Sinachi 1 of Olokoro Uvuoma” in a grand ceremony held at the Olokoro Clan Hall in Umuahia South LGA, Abia State. The event, which drew a large gathering of dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers,…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified efforts to alleviate fuel queue gridlock across the state by deploying more officers to key areas. This move comes in response to the resurgence of fuel shortages, which has led to extended wait times and higher prices at filling stations. Motorists have been experiencing significant delays…
Ukraine announced Sunday that it had targeted a second key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow’s supply routes as Kyiv’s incursion into Russian territory extended into its second week. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk confirmed the strike via Telegram, releasing an aerial video showing the explosion near Zvannoye. The attack’s timing…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo criticized the country’s ongoing socioeconomic and political stagnation, attributing it to a leadership deficit. Speaking in Abeokuta on Saturday as the Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference, Obasanjo called for a shift away from “self-centred” leaders who he believes are obstructing progress. The conference, held in…
An attack on a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank on Sunday resulted in the death of an Israeli man, according to Beilinson Hospital. The victim succumbed to injuries after extensive efforts to save his life. The Israeli military reported that a “terrorist” attacked a civilian in the Kedumim settlement, located in northern West…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take immediate action to secure the release of 20 medical students who were abducted on their way to Enugu for a conference. In a letter dated August 16, signed by the NMA Secretary-General, Dr. Benjamin Egbo, the association expressed…
