Australia Bans Under-16s from Social Media
In a world-first crackdown, Australia has banned citizens under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, declaring it was time to “take back control” from formidable tech giants. ALSO READ: Senate Queries Use of ₦15 Billion Safe Schools Fund A raft of popular apps, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X, face fines of […]
WHO Condemns Drone Attack on Sudan Kindergarten and Hospital
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has condemned as “senseless” a recent drone attack on a kindergarten and a hospital in Sudan that he said killed 114 people. ALSO READ: Sokoto ADC disowns, warns Isiyaku , recognises Faruk as legitimate, duly appointed state party chair The attack occurred on Thursday […]
Over a Dozen Soldiers Arrested After Failed Coup in Benin Republic
Over a dozen soldiers have been arrested in the Benin Republic following a failed coup attempt, which included the suspected ringleaders of the foiled operation, according to military and security sources. ALSO READ: Yawale emerges Sokoto LP chair as party leader Ifeanyi Ezeagwu urges members not to panic over gale of defection to APC. A […]
US Announces Visa Restrictions Over Attacks Targeting Nigerian Christians
The United States Department of State has announced new measures aimed at addressing what it described as mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. ALSO READ: Defence Minister Musa Rejects Ransom Payment, Urges Unified National Database The move signals that the US is actively considering implementing visa restrictions against individuals and groups implicated in […]
Search for Missing MH370 Wreckage to Resume December 30
Malaysian authorities have announced that the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, over a decade after the aircraft vanished with 239 people on board. ALSO READ: President Tinubu Nominates Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence The fresh search operation is scheduled to run for 55 days. […]
US Exempts UK Drugs from Tariffs in Unique Trade Deal
The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique bilateral deal. This agreement stipulates that in exchange for the exemption, the United Kingdom will increase its spending on American drugs by 25 per cent. ALSO READ: Northern Leaders Propose 6-Month Mining Ban, Announce ₦228 Billion Security Fund The accord aims […]
Netanyahu Seeks Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial facing corruption charges, announced on Sunday that he has submitted a formal pardon request. ALSO READ: FG Set to Expose Terrorism Financiers, Says Presidential Aide Bwala Netanyahu argued in a video statement that the long-running cases were actively “tearing the country apart.” Netanyahu, who has […]
Tanzania Cancels Independence Day to Fund Infrastructure Repairs
Tanzania has officially cancelled its national Independence Day celebrations scheduled for next month. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced that the funds allocated for the festivities will instead be redirected to rebuilding infrastructure damaged during recent post-election unrest. ALSO READ: Cameroonian Opposition Leader Flees to The Gambia After Election Dispute The announcement comes as the political […]
Cameroonian Opposition Leader Flees to The Gambia After Election Dispute
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has fled to The Gambia, seeking safety following his contestation of the recent presidential election results. ALSO READ: Northern Governors Schedule Emergency Meeting Over Escalating Security Crisis The Gambian government confirmed on Sunday that Tchiroma Bakary arrived in the country on 7 November and has been allowed to stay […]
G20 Summit in South Africa Concludes with Joint Commitment to Cooperation
The G20 summit, a crucial gathering of the world’s major economies, concluded on Sunday in South Africa with the adoption of a joint declaration committing member states to “multilateral co-operation.” ALSO READ: All 38 Abducted Kwara Worshippers Regain Freedom The declaration addressed significant global issues, including climate change mitigation and economic inequality. Notably, the agreement […]