Author: Akintayo Adams

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants accuse them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory. The ICC’s decision turns Netanyahu and Gallant into internationally wanted suspects, likely complicating efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the ongoing conflict. The court’s charges include allegations that they intentionally deprived the civilian population in Gaza of essential supplies such as food, water, medicine, and electricity. Netanyahu and…

Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been sent to prison in Finland. The Päijät-Häme District Court remanded him on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. This follows his alleged involvement in spreading terrorist propaganda on social media. Four other individuals were also arrested in connection with the case, with charges related to financing terrorist activities. The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation confirmed the arrests and stated that the suspects’ activities were believed to have contributed to violence in southeastern Nigeria. Get instant and latest…

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $2.2 billion loan to help finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. The approval came after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Aliyu Wamakko, presented its report during a plenary session. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau commended the committee for its swift action and thorough examination of the loan request. The loan, which is part of the external borrowing plan for the 2024 fiscal year, will be raised through instruments like Eurobonds and Sukuk. Finance Minister Wale Edun explained that approximately…

Manchester City midfielder Rodri recently shared his thoughts on the long-standing debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. During an interview with the Spanish talk show El Hormiguero, Rodri declared Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time. He noted that while Ronaldo has achieved remarkable success, Messi’s natural talent sets him apart. Rodri explained, “Cristiano has managed to match Messi without innate talent. But those of us who have played against them can see the difference. We didn’t want Cristiano to step into the box because he was lethal there. But with Messi, the danger was everywhere on…

The military rulers dismissed Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga of Mali following his criticism of them. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Alfousseyni Diawara, the Secretary General of the presidential office, who stated that “the duties of the prime minister and the members of the government are terminated.” This decision came shortly after Maïga’s remarks at a rally in Bamako, where he accused the junta of unilaterally and indefinitely postponing the transition process that was initially scheduled to begin on March 26. Maïga also expressed frustration over the lack of debate on the issue, claiming he had to rely…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved significant leadership changes at two federal universities within the past 24 hours. The reshuffling involves the immediate swap of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and Federal University Lokoja. Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, who was serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, will now take over at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Engineer Kayode Ojo, who previously held a similar position at Oye-Ekiti, will assume the role in Lokoja. This strategic move is part of President Tinubu’s initiative to foster diversity and national cohesion in the management…

Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is poised to debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Alongside him, Afrobeat star Seun Kuti will be returning to the festival. The recently released digital flier by the organizers also lists Ghanaian singer Amaarae and South African artist Tyla as part of the lineup for the event. Coachella, commonly known as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is an annual festival held in California, USA, attracting over 125,000 attendees. It is celebrated as the world’s biggest music and arts festival. Seun Kuti first performed at Coachella…

The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant depreciation against the dollar on Wednesday. At the official market, the Naira traded at ₦1,687.52 per dollar, representing a 0.51% depreciation from the previous day’s rate of ₦1,678.93. The depreciation was attributed to ongoing economic pressures and a surge in demand for foreign exchange amidst limited supply. The Investors and Exporters (I&E) window also saw fluctuations, with the Naira trading between ₦1,705 and ₦1,601.50 per dollar. Analysts have expressed concerns about the Naira’s stability and have called for strengthened monetary policies to address the persistent challenges in the forex market. Get instant and latest…

Chidimma Adetshina, the runner-up of Miss Universe, has announced her decision to step away from pageantry. In a recent interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina revealed that her experience in pageantry has been traumatic. She cited personal reasons for her departure and shared her plans to relocate to Nigeria from South Africa. “Finishing in the top 2 [at the Miss Universe competition] is still a shocker for me… Honestly, I am done. Pageantry was a real traumatic experience for me,” she said. “People still don’t understand how I felt. There were times when I almost quit during the Miss Universe contest.…

Pastor Adewale Giwa, the Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, urged the Federal Government to arrest any pastor involved in propagating fake miracles. He emphasized that the church is not a business center and called for the arrest of pastors selling miracle soap and anointing oil to their congregants. During a press conference in Akure, Ondo State, Pastor Giwa also stated that the government has no justification for taxing the church. According to Pastor Giwa: “In any church they see pastors performing fake miracles using one person on different occasions then the government has to come in…