The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force seven days to pay ₦3.5 billion in compensation and issue a public apology over what it describes as an “unlawful and malicious raid” on its premises. According to OOPL Managing […]
Three people have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected bandits on Tse Gaagum village in Ukemberegya Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, threw the rural community into mourning as residents fled to nearby villages for safety. Witnesses said the attackers stormed the […]
Asia’s mounting plastic pollution problem is colliding with global diplomatic gridlock, as UN-led negotiations on a binding plastics treaty struggled this week in Geneva to bridge deep divisions. Across the region, single-use plastics are replacing traditional biodegradable packaging, worsening an already severe environmental challenge. In Thailand and Indonesia, banana leaf wrappers are being […]
A fast-moving wildfire is threatening the western Greek city of Patras as soaring temperatures and powerful winds fuel blazes across southern Europe. The fire has forced widespread evacuations, including a children’s hospital, and blanketed the city in thick smoke, prompting respiratory-related hospitalizations. Over 10,000 hectares have burned in Greece’s Achaia region in just […]
Kim Keon-hee, wife of impeached former President Yoon Suk-yeol, has been arrested on multiple corruption charges, including stock manipulation, bribery, and political interference, in a high-profile case that has gripped South Korea. The Seoul Central District Court approved a special prosecutor’s request for an arrest warrant on Tuesday, citing the risk that evidence could […]
The House of Representatives has opened a full-scale investigation into the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, following concerns over the management and utilisation of ₦1.06 trillion allocated to the initiative. The probe, spearheaded by the House Committee on NG-CARES, is aimed at uncovering whether the intervention funds meant to provide […]
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ika North-East Local Government Area, Delta State, Ekene Kerry, has dismissed suggestions that the party in the state is facing internal divisions, insisting that the APC remains united and focused ahead of future political activities. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s political programme, Politics […]
England batting ace Joe Root has brushed aside a playful dig from Australian cricket star David Warner, describing it as harmless banter and part of the theatre that surrounds the Ashes. The exchange began when Warner, a former Australian opener, teased Root about his record in Australia, joking that the England No. 1 Test batter […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a fresh attack on India’s electoral process, alleging that the system is plagued by “serious discrepancies” and vowing to continue challenging its integrity both in court and through public advocacy. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Gandhi claimed that widespread irregularities in voter rolls and polling processes had distorted […]
This is articulated in an internal memorandum issued by the Media and Publicity Secretary of the group, Emma Powerful, dated Wednesday, August 13, and acquired by the Daily Sun. According to Powerful, in strict adherence to IPOB’s internal protocol and governance framework, only Kanu holds the constitutional and organizational authority to appoint or dismiss […]
