A major diplomatic shift unfolded on Sunday as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine, in a coordinated move described by their leaders as a step toward reviving the stalled two-state solution. The decision has sparked sharp condemnation from Israel, which insists the recognition undermines efforts to secure peace […]
The Lagos State Government has announced new safety measures for courier and delivery operators, making it mandatory for riders to wear reflective jackets and use visibility tapes during evening and nighttime operations. The directive, issued by the Lagos Ministry of Transportation in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Bolanle Ogunlola, on […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday attended his first church service since his reinstatement, expressing gratitude to God for what he described as His faithfulness to his family, the state, and the nation. Fubara, accompanied by his wife, Valerie, and a cross-section of stakeholders, worshipped at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in his hometown […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned that establishing a Palestinian state would endanger Israel’s existence, vowing to resist international efforts to recognize Palestinian statehood. Speaking in Jerusalem on September 21, 2025, Netanyahu said Israel would “fight false propaganda” surrounding Palestinian moves at the United Nations, describing them as an “absurd reward for […]
Botswana made history at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by defeating the United States to clinch gold in the men’s 4×400 metres relay — the first time an African nation has ever won the event on the global stage. The Botswana quartet of Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Busang […]
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again dismissed long-standing claims that he attempted to extend his stay in power beyond the constitutionally allowed two terms, insisting that he never sought a third term while in office. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue hosted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, Obasanjo said there […]
On behalf of the BAT Ideological Group, I extend our warmest felicitations to Her Excellency, Oluremi Tinubu, on the joyous occasion of her birthday. Today, we celebrate not just the passage of another year, but the life of an extraordinary woman whose footprints of service and compassion continue to enrich our nation. As a […]
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe claimed victory at the 2025 Berlin Marathon on Sunday, clocking 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 16 seconds in only his third marathon appearance. The win marked his first triumph in the German capital, though he narrowly missed out on a personal best by 11 seconds. Sawe’s finishing time ranks as the equal […]
The ruling All Progressives Congress has come under fire from opposition parties over its reaction to a warning issued by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku cautioned that the government’s economic policies could spark public outrage comparable to the French and Russian revolutions if hunger and hardship remain unchecked. The APC dismissed Atiku’s remarks […]
An early morning inferno on Saturday gutted a four-bedroom apartment converted into a tailoring workshop in the Eleyele area of Ibadan, leaving in its wake heavy losses running into millions of naira. The incident occurred around 4:15 a.m. at Benjamin, Alabama Junction, within Ido Local Government Area. According to officials, the blaze started on […]
