Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that a ceasefire in the Gaza war “will not happen” as it would be “to surrender” to Hamas
Netanyahu also told a press conference that other countries must give more help in thestruggle to free more than 230 hostages seized by Hamas in its October 7 attacks.Vowing that Israel would “fight until this battle is won”, Netanyahu assured that hisarmy was going out of its way to “prevent civilian casualties” in Gaza.Meanwhile, UN […]
The Kenya Human Rights Commission, which is a non-governmental organisation, has said King Charles III should apologise for abuses committed by Britain during the colonial era
The monarch is making a four-day visit to Kenya starting on Tuesday, and says hewill try to learn more about the wrongs people suffered there.More than 10,000 were killed when the British authorities suppressed a pro-independence movement in the 1950s – 1,000 were hanged after summary trials.The rights group on Sunday said it expected an […]
Nigerian armed forces are committed to providing security at the off-cycle governorship elections holding in Imo. Kogi and Bayelsa on, November 11, 2023
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Mondayin Owerri after a meeting with heads of security agencies in Imo, while noting thattroops would remain apolitical to ensure free, fair, credible and inclusive electionsthat Nigerians would be proud of.He commended Imo government’s support of the activities of the Joint Task Force […]
The Federal Executive Council has approved a supplementary budget ofN2.176 trillion Naira towards funding critical sectors of the national economy
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu while briefing StateHouse Correspondent after FEC meeting in Abuja, gave a breakdown of the budgetto cater for key sectors of the economy including security, construction of criticalbridges and roads, seed and agricultural production, wage awards and cash transfersamong others.The ministers of Works and Federal Capital Territory […]
Former basketball star Magic Johnson has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making him only the fourth athlete to join the exclusive club
The business magazine estimates Johnson’s wealth at about $1.2bn (£990m). The otherathlete billionaires are NBA players Michael Jordan and Lebron James, and the golferTiger Woods.The 64-year-old Johnson, who made $40m from his NBA career has investments innumerous companies including ownership stakes in various sports teams.But Forbes says his stake in a life insurance company holds […]
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, has set a historic record by receiving an unprecedented11 plaques for the consumption of his music in Nigeria
Bestowed by TurnTable charts and celebrated at an exclusive private party in Lagos.,Burna Boy’s groundbreaking accomplishment is a testament not only to his musicalprowess but also to how vibrant the Nigerian music industry is.The certifications presented to him were: Love Damini – 5x Platinum (Highest certifiedalbum in Nigerian history), Sungba (Remix) — 4x Platinum (highest […]
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took a dominant victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix to break his own record for wins in a single Formula 1 season
Set up by passing the front-row Ferraris at the start, Verstappen’s victory was his 16thin 2023 in what is becoming one of the most dominant seasons in history.Lewis Hamilton moved up from sixth on the grid in his Mercedes to beat Ferrari’sCharles Leclerc in a battle for the remaining podium positions.
The UN warns “civil order” is deteriorating in Gaza after weeks of siege and bombardment, with people breaking into warehouses to take survival essentials
Israel’s military said it exchanged gunfire with Hamas and struck targets in northernGaza Sunday as part of its expanded ground operations in the enclave. Israeli mediashowed the country’s troops atop a hotel about 2 miles into the strip.Israel’s offensive has “crossed the red lines,” Iran’s president said Sunday, as the USnational security adviser warned of […]
Kenya is to end visa requirements to all African visitors by the end of the year
President William Ruto told an international conference in Congo-Brazzaville it is timeKenya realise that having visa restrictions amongst Africans is working against thecontinent.Visa-free travel within the continent has been a goal of the African Union (AU) for thepast decade.While there are regional deals and bilateral arrangements, progress towards norestrictions has been slow.Only Seychelles, The Gambia […]
South Africa’s parliament has passed a major education bill that could see parents face prison if their children are not in school
Under the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA), they could be jailed for up to 12months if their children are truant, or if they are not enrolled when they reach schoolage. BELA also introduces a ban on corporal punishment in all schools.The governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), says the bill, which is thebiggest education […]
