Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, Peter Obi, has disclosed that he and some members of his family have received threats following his New Year message delivered on January 1, 2025. In a post shared on his X account this evening, January 6, Obi expressed concern over the alarming reactions to his …
NAFDAC seals off Chinese supermarket in Abuja for allegedly selling goods labelled in Chinese language
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) today January 6, sealed a Chinese supermarket for allegedly selling goods labelled in Chinese language without its proper notification. Speaking with newsmen after the exercise, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Shaba Mohammed, said that the agency got ‘credible information’ about the supermarket situated …
Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 53, has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, a position he has held since 2013. In a press conference in Ottawa, Trudeau addressed the protracted political crisis that has gripped Canada in recent months. “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister,” he said. …
Kamala Harris Presides Over Certification of Donald Trump’s Election Win
Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election has been formally certified by a joint session of the US Congress. Unlike the turmoil of four years ago, when a violent mob stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results, this year’s certification proceeded in a calm and orderly manner. The occasion, however, was …
“A lifeline for Queensland: Labor’s $7.2 billion pledge to upgrade the deadly Bruce Highway.”
Labor has pledged a $7.2 billion upgrade to Queensland’s notorious Bruce Highway, one of Australia’s deadliest roads, if re-elected in the upcoming federal election. Spanning 1,673 kilometers, the Bruce Highway connects Brisbane to Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, and Cairns. The long-overdue upgrades aim to address the alarming safety concerns along the route, which claimed over …
Pope Francis Urges Nuns to Ditch ‘Vinegar Faces’ and Gossip
Pope Francis, known for his candid and heartfelt advice, recently called on a group of Dominican nuns to adopt more welcoming attitudes and avoid gossip, which he described as a “poison” to community life. Speaking to the Union of St. Catherine of Siena of the Missionaries, the 88-year-old pontiff remarked that their solemn expressions, which …
Biden Urges Americans to Remember Jan. 6 Capitol Attack: “We Cannot Repeat the Past”
In an op-ed published on Sunday, January 5, 2025, U.S. President Joe Biden called on Americans to remember the events of January 6, 2021, and to guard against the dangers of forgetting. Writing in The Washington Post, Biden emphasized the nation’s collective duty to preserve the truth about the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol …
Golden Globes 2025: Full List of Winners
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday, Jan. 5, at Beverly Hills, California, celebrated the best in film and television. Hosted solo by comedian Nikki Glaser, the star-studded event highlighted remarkable talent across the entertainment industry. Here’s the full list of winners and nominees: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in …
WAEC introduces resit exams for candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new initiative, which will allow students to resit their WASSCE papers as early as January and February 2025. This is a change from the norm, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam cycle. The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi, disclosed …
Saudi Arabia releases three Nigerian women after 10 months in jail for drug trafficking
Saudi Arabia has released three Nigerian women who were earlier arrested and prosecuted in the country. The acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, January 5, 2025, said the release followed high-level diplomatic engagement between the Nigerian government and Saudi authorities. The three Nigerians, …