Author: Akintayo Adams

Commemorative ceremonies were held in Israel on October 7 to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to the current conflict in Gaza. Events took place at Mount Herzl military cemetery, honoring the 1,206 lives lost in the attack. Flags were flown at half-mast on public buildings starting at 6:29 AM, the time the assault began. Top officials attended the memorials to pay tribute to both military personnel and civilians affected by the tragedy. The attack led to Israeli retaliatory strikes and ground combat that have resulted in the deaths of 42,924 Palestinians, according to data from Gaza’s…

In Lithuania’s runoff elections on Sunday, the ruling conservative party is likely to be replaced by a center-left coalition, led by the Social Democratic Party. This shift follows the Social Democrats’ win in the first round, where they secured 20 seats, with 35 more candidates advancing to the runoffs in the 141-seat parliament. Despite the likely change in power, Lithuania, a NATO and EU member, is expected to maintain strong support for Ukraine amid security concerns about neighboring Russia. All major parties in Lithuania’s election have committed to maintaining or boosting defense spending and support for Ukraine. Political analyst Rima…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts haziness and sunshine across Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. On Sunday, the northern region will experience moderate dust haze with visibility between 2-5km, possibly dropping below 1,000m in some areas. North central areas will see sunny skies with clouds in the morning, followed by thunderstorms and moderate rain in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Benue, and Nasarawa by afternoon or evening. In the south, thunderstorms and rain are expected over parts of Ondo, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River in the morning. NiMet predicts widespread thunderstorms and moderate rains later in the day…

Famous Afrobeat musician, Burna Boy has disclosed that he is now richer than most of the Nigerian politicians and oil tycoons he once looked up to. He shared this on his Instagram story on Saturday, advising his followers to value younger individuals and not underestimate them. Revealing his financial status, the singer explained “Imagine growing up and only oil men and politicians were the ones really getting the real money followed by the G boys. Music wasn’t even in the conversation when money was the topic. “Now an ugly black musician from Port Harcourt got more money than 90% of…

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti recently criticized activist Aisha Yesufu for her advocacy of women’s rights, specifically calling out her approach while she wears a hijab. Kuti expressed his disapproval, arguing that embracing Islamic or Christian practices, such as wearing a hijab, detracts from African identity. He claimed that advocating for liberation should align more closely with African cultural values rather than adopting non-African traditions. Seun in a post on his official page said “It’s the Africanness in us that is helping your European behaviour. That is why Aisha Yesufu and I engaged in an argument on TV, she wan dey…

A TikTok user, @brovneze, suggests that passengers seated next to a tricycle driver should pay a lower fare due to the discomfort and risks associated with that position. Originally, the front seat was designed solely for the driver, but extra income and, some argue, greed have made having a front-seat passenger a standard in Nigerian tricycles. Despite this, some passengers actually prefer sitting in the front. The post sparked various comments, with some agreeing and others sharing their own front-seat preferences. Justanitæ: Injustice: any small shake and you are the first to fall. Plus, I am sharing my seat with…

The Nigeria Police Force has publicly disassociated itself from social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, over his unauthorized use of police uniform and insignia. Otse was seen in a video wearing full police regalia, referring to himself as “social media police.” According to the statement on police’s official X page: “The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the unauthorized use of official uniforms and accoutrements by an online personality, Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as “VDM,” in a video posted on his social media platforms. “The Force unequivocally disassociates itself from this unauthorized portrayal and has launched a full…

Mario Balotelli has agreed a deal with Genoa until June 2025. Elite Transfer Expert, Fabrizio Romano made this known via a Twitter post on Saturday. Romano tweeted: “Mario Balotelli to Genoa, here we go! Deal in place to sign Italian striker on contract valid until June 2025. “Balotelli has been waiting for 20 days as he only wanted Genoa, he spoke several times to Alberto Gilardino… “…and now joins as free agent on reduced salary.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

A fire broke out on a section of the Lagos Blue Line track near the NEPA Station opposite Eko Bridge in the Apogbon area, as confirmed by Gboyega Akosile, spokesperson for Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to Akosile’s post on X.com (@gboyegakosile), the fire occurred at 4:12 p.m. on Saturday. “Thankfully, there were no casualties, and no train was operating on the line during the incident. Emergency teams and first responders swiftly contained the fire,” he wrote. Akosile assured residents that the area is safe, adding that @Lamataonline would provide further updates on train services. Get instant and latest…

The World Bank’s Africa Pulse 2024 report anticipates mixed growth for African economies, with some thriving and others facing challenges. Over half of Sub-Saharan African nations have had their growth forecasts cut, affected by issues like political instability, poor infrastructure, and commodity dependency. Conflicts, such as Sudan’s, are particularly impactful, with Sudan expected to see a 15% economic contraction in 2024 following a 20% decline in 2023. The report includes a list of the ten slowest-growing economies on the continent: RankCountryReal GDP growth1.Sudan-15.1%2.South Sudan-7.8%3.Central Africa Republic0.7%4.Botswana1.0%5.São Tomé and Príncipe1.1%6.South Africa1.1%7.Malawi1.8%8.Zambia2.0%9.Zimbabwe2.0%10.Congo Republic2.1% Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google…