Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Wednesday, urged the people of the South-East to refrain from participating in the planned anti-government protests. This appeal follows President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. Kalu emphasized that President Tinubu’s action demonstrates a commitment to addressing past…
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu. In a statement released on Thursday, Jide Iwuanyanwu said, “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr…
Israeli forces have retrieved the bodies of five individuals taken hostage in the Gaza Strip during Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. The military identified the recovered bodies as those of hostage Maya Goren and soldiers Ravid Aryeh Katz, Oren Goldin, Tomer Ahimas, and Kiril Brodski. The operation took…
A UK police officer was suspended on Thursday after a video circulating online appeared to show the officer kicking and stamping on a man’s head during an arrest. Greater Manchester Police in northwest England confirmed the suspension following a review of the incident, which occurred at Manchester Airport on Tuesday. The video has sparked public…
As the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest slated for August approaches, President Bola Tinubu held an emergency closed-door meeting on Thursday with top traditional rulers, senior security officials, and governors from his ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-level meeting took place at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The APC governors were…
Kathmandu, Nepal – A passenger plane crashed during take-off in Kathmandu on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 people. The pilot was rescued from the wreckage and is currently receiving medical treatment, according to Nepali police. Nepal has a troubling history with aviation safety, and the Himalayan republic has experienced numerous fatal light plane…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday appointed four prominent opposition politicians to his newly formed “broad-based” cabinet following over a month of anti-government protests. Ruto revealed the names of 10 ministers in his restructured cabinet, including four close allies of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. This announcement came a day after a…
Benin City, Nigeria – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to Nigerians to postpone their planned nationwide protest and allow the Federal Government more time to address the economic hardships currently faced by the populace. The monarch’s appeal was made in a statement on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro….
Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Joe Biden is set to deliver what may be his final Oval Office speech on Wednesday, addressing the nation to explain his decision to withdraw from the upcoming November election and to dismiss claims that he will be a lame duck president for the remaining months of his term. With…
