Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called on European countries to introduce legislation to block Russian “shadow fleet” vessels from operating in their waters and to seize associated oil cargoes. Speaking via video link to leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) meeting in Helsinki, Zelensky stressed the need for coordinated legal frameworks across Europe to restrict…
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” despite opposition from the United States and some European nations. The resolution was passed on Wednesday with 123 votes in favour, three against, and 52 abstentions, drawing applause from delegates. The United States, Israel,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated as Iran’s recent actions, including missile attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, prompted warnings from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General al-Budaiwi, who said Tehran has “overcome all red lines.” The United States threatened Iran with unprecedented military retaliation if it does…
By Ayomide Otitoju Eight worshippers were abducted during a church service in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, with terrorists reportedly demanding a ₦1 billion ransom for the release of five of the victims. The victims, members of the Evangelical Church Winning All, were taken during a service in the rural Oro-Ago axis,…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed an ongoing service disruption in Bahrain, attributing the outage to the continuing regional conflict, though it did not specify the exact location affected or the extent of damage. A spokesperson for Amazon Web Services said the company is assisting affected customers in migrating to servers in other regions while…
A justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court, Alexandre de Moraes, on Tuesday granted former president Jair Bolsonaro temporary house arrest on humanitarian grounds following his hospitalization for bronchopneumonia. In a court document obtained by AFP, the judge approved a 90-day period of house arrest to begin after Bolsonaro is discharged from hospital, noting that the measure…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen have killed several military and police personnel, along with civilians, in an ambush at Giro Masa community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, reportedly claimed the lives of an unspecified number of security operatives, as well as two residents of the community….
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Bayelsa State Governor and current Senator, Seriake Dickson, has expressed disappointment over the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying ex-President Goodluck Jonathan “must be sad” that a party that produced three presidents since 1999 has been “killed and buried.” Dickson made the remarks on Tuesday during an appearance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented brand-new official vehicles to Level 17 officers across Lagos State’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), aiming to boost efficiency and service delivery in the civil service. The handover ceremony, held at the State House in Alausa, marks the third occasion the administration has provided vehicles to…
