The United Nations has strongly denounced remarks made by David Mencer, an Israeli government spokesperson, accusing Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), of being a “terrorist sympathiser.” Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, labeled Mencer’s comments as “reprehensible” and “downright dangerous.” In a videotaped speech, Mencer alleged…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, attended a crucial meeting at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. This meeting is part of ongoing discussions between labour leaders and the President regarding the national minimum wage. Minister of Information and…
Joe Bryant, the former La Salle basketball standout, has passed away. Bryant played at the Philadelphia school from 1973 to 1975 and later coached the Explorers from 1993 to 1996. His professional playing career spanned from 1975 to 1983 with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets, before continuing in Europe. In…
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a statement on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Mr. Biden is “vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing mild symptoms.” The positive test result followed an event Mr. Biden attended in Nevada….
Justice Omotosho of the High Court has dismissed a suit challenging Asue Ighodalo’s qualification on grounds of alleged voter’s card forgery, ruling that the case was statute-barred. The judgement stated that the suit, categorized as a pre-election matter, was filed beyond the 14-day limit stipulated by Section 285(9) of the Constitution. In his ruling, Justice…
In a landmark ruling on Wednesday, Justice Omotoso declared the impeachment of Edo State Deputy Governor Shaibu as illegal, unconstitutional, null, and void. The judgment concluded that the impeachment violated both sections 188 and 35 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Justice Omotoso’s decision not only reinstated Shaibu but also mandated that he receive his…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has placed turbocharging economic growth at the forefront of Labour’s legislative agenda, marking the party’s return to power in the UK after a 14-year hiatus. “The legislation outlined in the King’s Speech will build on the momentum of our initial days in office and significantly impact the lives of working people,”…
“Our organisations celebrate the courage of the people who have given testimony and, through their words, allowed these facts to come to light. We believe them,” stated several organizations in a joint announcement regarding Henri Groues, known as “Abbe Pierre,” who died in 2007 at the age of 94. The allegations are detailed in an…
The Supreme Court of Ghana has indefinitely adjourned debate on the controversial “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill,” which has been a focal point in the country’s political discourse since its passage by parliament in February. Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, chairing the five-member panel, assured that the court would expedite the case, but no…
