World News Israel hits Syria’s chemical weapons stockpiles December 9, 2024 Alade Adisa …Sends troops over the border Israel said it has struck chemical weapons stockpiles, and Israeli troops crossed into Syrian territory for the first time in 50 years after an Islamist…
World News Zelensky seeks diplomatic end to Russia’s war December 9, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso ….Floats role for foreign troops President Volodymyr Zelensky made the case on Monday for a diplomatic settlement to Russia’s war in Ukraine and raised the idea of foreign troops being…
World News Germany, Austria freeze Syrian asylum applications December 9, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has put a hold on asylum applications from Syria on Monday, according to local media. A spokespeson reportedly said the decision was made…
Nigeria News South-East Senators declare position on Tax Reform Bills December 9, 2024 Alade Adisa Members of the South East Caucus in the Senate have insisted that they must consult with their constituents before taking a position on President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills currently…
Entertainment Nollywood legend, Mama Rainbow clocks 82, says ‘Life’s just getting started!’ December 9, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Veteran actress, Idowu Phillips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, has once again inspired fans with her vibrant energy and positive outlook on life. Taking to Instagram, the Nollywood legend shared…
World News Biden calls Bashar Assad’s fall ‘Fundamental Act of Justice’ December 9, 2024 Alade Adisa President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but it was “a…
World News Lara Trump steps down from RNC amid Senate speculation December 9, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee as she considers a number of potential options with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, set to return to…
Nigeria News Japa: UK issued Nigerians 300,000 visas in recent years – Envoy December 9, 2024 Alade Adisa The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery has said the United Kingdom has granted approximately 300,000 new visas to Nigerians in the last two years, highlighting the growing ties…
Nigeria News Obi links Nigeria’s underdevelopment to corruption December 9, 2024 Friday Omosola The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has decried corruption as the primary obstacle to Nigeria’s development. Obi made this assertion on his X (formerly Twitter)…
Nigeria News Four Nigerians arrested with 39kg of Cocaine in Saudi Arabia December 9, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Saudi authorities have arrested four Nigerian nationals with 39 kilogrammes of cocaine Saudi Arabia. The unnamed Nigerians were arrested by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control while distributing the drugs…
