Dayo Amusa Defends Celebrities Against Pressure to Constantly Address Insecurity
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has responded to criticism directed at entertainers who are often accused of not speaking frequently enough about Nigeria’s security challenges. In a recent post on social media platform X, the actress expressed frustration over what she described as constant attacks on members of the creative industry whenever they share content related […]
Presidential Villa Boosts Security Following Oyo School Kidnapping
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Security was tightened around the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday amid rising concerns over a planned protest calling for the rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State. A combined team of police officers, Department of State Services (DSS) operatives, and military personnel took positions at strategic points around the […]
Assault scandal: Police Grant Bail To Edo governor’s Ally, Ebo Stone, After Arrest
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The planned arraignment of Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone and a close political ally of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has been postponed due to the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Law Week activities. Okungbowa, who is a political ally of Okpebholo, was reportedly arrested by operatives of the […]
Macron, Kagame Unveil Paris Memorial Honouring Victims of Rwanda’s Genocide
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame jointly inaugurated a new memorial in Paris on Tuesday dedicated to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people in Rwanda. Speaking during the ceremony, Macron described the monument as an important symbol that places the memory of the genocide at the center of […]
South African Politician Seeks US Refugee Status Over Fears of Future Discrimination
A South African politician affiliated with the Freedom Front Plus party has applied for refugee status in the United States, citing concerns about potential future persecution despite acknowledging he has not personally experienced significant mistreatment. SJ du Venage, a provincial council member in South Africa’s Western Cape, is among a number of Afrikaners seeking entry […]
Kenya Court Extends Block on US Ebola Quarantine Facility After Deadly Protests
A Kenyan court has temporarily extended its suspension of a proposed U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility for three more weeks, following protests that left two people dead. The court also ordered the government to disclose all agreements and operational details with the United States regarding the site. The 50-bed facility, planned on an air force base […]
UK Police Face Scrutiny After Fatally Wounded Student Was Handcuffed During Response
Police in the United Kingdom are facing growing criticism following the handling of an incident in which an 18-year-old student was handcuffed while suffering from fatal stab wounds. The case has sparked public outrage after body-camera footage showed Henry Nowak repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed and was struggling to breathe. One officer initially […]
US Targets Eastern Congo Rebel Commanders with Sanctions Amid Ongoing Violence
The United States has imposed sanctions on key commanders of armed groups involved in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to curb persistent violence in the region. The sanctions, announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Treasury Department, affect M23 commander and intelligence chief John Imani Nzenze, as well as Gustave […]
Makinde Rebukes Fayose Over Kidnapping Claims, Calls for Public Prayers
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has responded strongly to allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose concerning recent kidnapping incidents in Oyo State, urging Nigerians to pray for the former governor rather than engage with what he described as unfounded remarks. The governor’s position was conveyed on Tuesday through the state Commissioner for […]
Gov Okpebholo Appoints Justice Mary Asemota As Acting President Of Edo Customary Court Of Appeal
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Hon. Justice Mary Nekpen Asemota as the Acting President of the Edo State Customary Court of Appeal. The appointment reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening the state’s judiciary and ensuring the effective administration of justice within the customary court system. The […]