By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark. In a split two-one decision delivered on Monday, a three-member panel dismissed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, as a public health problem. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated the country, describing the achievement as a reflection of strong political commitment, strategic investment, and community participation. He said…
The British government has announced a security package worth more than £250 million to enhance police protection for the Jewish community following a series of antisemitic attacks across the country. The funding, unveiled on Monday, will support the deployment of more than 500 police officers in areas with large Jewish populations, including 300 officers in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on leading Afrobeats stars, including Burna Boy, Davido and Asake, to establish charitable foundations to support vulnerable Nigerians and complement government efforts. Speaking on Saturday at the launch of the National Community Food Bank in Lokoja, Kogi State, Mrs Tinubu said Nigeria has many…
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who recently represented the country at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, has died at the age of 25. The death of the footballer was confirmed on Saturday by South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, who described the news as a great loss to the country’s football community. “It is…
England and Argentina secured their places in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals on Saturday after hard-fought victories over Norway and Switzerland respectively. England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to send the Three Lions into the World Cup semi-finals for only the fourth time in their history. Norway…
Investigators on Monday began examining the wreckage of a deadly fire that swept through a bar and restaurant in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 70 others. The blaze, which occurred on Sunday night at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao on the outskirts of the Thai capital, is the country’s deadliest…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa is planning to increase its strategic petroleum reserves to about 36 million barrels, marking the country’s biggest move to strengthen fuel security since the apartheid era. The proposal was contained in a draft Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy released by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for public consultation….
By Ayomide Otitoju Ukrainian drone strikes have killed four people and injured seven others in Russia, including several casualties in the Moscow region, local officials said on Monday. The attacks came as Ukraine increased its strikes on Russian territory, particularly against energy-related targets, describing the operations as a response to Moscow’s continued attacks on Ukrainian…
