A UK police officer was suspended on Thursday after a video circulating online appeared to show the officer kicking and stamping on a man’s head during an arrest. Greater Manchester Police in northwest England confirmed the suspension following a review of the incident, which occurred at Manchester Airport on Tuesday. The video has sparked public…
As the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest slated for August approaches, President Bola Tinubu held an emergency closed-door meeting on Thursday with top traditional rulers, senior security officials, and governors from his ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-level meeting took place at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The APC governors were…
Kathmandu, Nepal – A passenger plane crashed during take-off in Kathmandu on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 people. The pilot was rescued from the wreckage and is currently receiving medical treatment, according to Nepali police. Nepal has a troubling history with aviation safety, and the Himalayan republic has experienced numerous fatal light plane…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday appointed four prominent opposition politicians to his newly formed “broad-based” cabinet following over a month of anti-government protests. Ruto revealed the names of 10 ministers in his restructured cabinet, including four close allies of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. This announcement came a day after a…
Benin City, Nigeria – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to Nigerians to postpone their planned nationwide protest and allow the Federal Government more time to address the economic hardships currently faced by the populace. The monarch’s appeal was made in a statement on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro….
Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Joe Biden is set to deliver what may be his final Oval Office speech on Wednesday, addressing the nation to explain his decision to withdraw from the upcoming November election and to dismiss claims that he will be a lame duck president for the remaining months of his term. With…
Kano, Nigeria – Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has commented on the ongoing disagreement between the Dangote Refinery management and Nigerian regulatory authorities. The regulatory bodies have accused Dangote Refinery of producing sub-standard petroleum products, a claim the company denies. In a statement via his X handle, Kwankwaso attributed the dispute to ‘unnecessary fuss’…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister for Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain patient with the Federal Government as a nationwide protest looms in August. The appeal followed a meeting on Wednesday with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. Addressing journalists after the meeting, Idris emphasized…
By Ayomide Otitoju Madrid, Spain – Sixteen individuals from Gaza, including fifteen children, have arrived in Spain today to receive urgent medical care. This evacuation was orchestrated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with multiple international partners. The children, aged 3 to 17, along with the mother of one of the children, had…
