Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has firmly defended his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, responding to the Presidency’s demands for a retraction with a resolute statement. “I cannot be threatened as a governor. I stand by my comments. It is not meant to malign, insult, or to do anything to the contrary …
Wayne Rooney Sacked as Plymouth Manager Amid Poor Performance and Personal Controversies
Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as manager of Plymouth Argyle after just 25 matches at the helm, leaving the team anchored to the bottom of the Championship table. The former England and Manchester United star, 39, departs following a turbulent seven-month tenure that saw both professional struggles and personal controversies. In a statement released on …
Aussie Honeymoon Tragedy: Jacob Vennix Drowns at Bali’s Pasut Beach
An Adelaide man has tragically drowned while honeymooning in Bali after being swept out to sea by a powerful current. Jacob Vennix, 32, was swimming with his wife, Kimberley Ann Fuller, 38, at Pasut Beach, about 30 kilometers west of Denpasar, when disaster struck on Monday afternoon. The South Australian newlywed was caught in a …
“Every cigarette costs time and health—quitting can turn back the clock.”
A groundbreaking study has unveiled the stark reality of smoking: every cigarette smoked reduces a person’s life by an average of 19.5 minutes. Conducted by University College London, the research highlights the dramatic impact of smoking on lifespan and underscores the benefits of quitting at any age. The findings reveal that women lose approximately …
Venezuela Slaps TikTok with $10M Fine Over Deadly Viral Challenges
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice has imposed a $10 million fine on TikTok after three adolescents died from chemical intoxication linked to viral challenges on the platform. On Monday, December 30, Judge Tania D’Amelio ruled that TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, failed to take “necessary and adequate measures” to prevent the spread of harmful content …
Fubara Presents 2025 Budget to Three-Lawmakers Amid Wike Camp Protests
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented a 2025 budget proposal of N1.18 trillion to a factional House of Assembly on Monday, December 30, amidst ongoing political tensions. The presentation took place before a three-member Assembly, bypassing the 27 lawmakers loyal to his predecessor and estranged political ally, Nyesom Wike. The budget, titled “Budget of Inclusive …
Israeli PM Netanyahu Recovering After Successful Prostate Surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in good condition and recovering after undergoing successful prostate removal surgery, his office announced late Sunday, December 29. The procedure, conducted at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, was scheduled following the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection caused by a benign enlargement of the prostate. The surgical team, …
Governor Sule suspends board over teachers employment fraud
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has taken decisive action by suspending the chairman and board members of the state’s Teachers Service Commission following the unauthorized employment of over 1,000 teachers. The governor had previously emphasized that only teachers properly recruited through approved processes would receive their full entitlements. This development was disclosed in a …
China hacks U.S. Treasury Department in major breach
The Biden administration announced on Monday, December 30, that a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department, gaining access to government employees’ workstations and unclassified documents. The breach is the latest in a string of sophisticated surveillance operations targeting major U.S. institutions. In a letter to lawmakers, the Treasury disclosed that the attack …
Return home, we will protect you – IPOB tells Igbos in diaspora
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has assured Igbo people living in the diaspora of their safety and protection if they return home for the New Year festivities. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB pledged that operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) would ensure a peaceful and …