Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has launched a new security operation in the state to curb the spate of kidnappings, killings, car snatching and other vices. He promised to pay up to N5million to whistleblowers who provide information that leads to the arrest of any kidnapper. The governor who launched Operation Udo Ga Achi, …
Gaza Ceasefire Approved by Israel, Set to Begin Sunday
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to commence at 5:30 PM on Sunday, local time, according to Qatar’s foreign ministry. This equates to 6:30 AM GMT, marking a significant milestone as negotiations continue to finalize the agreement, 9 News reports. Israel’s cabinet has approved the deal, aiming to release dozens of hostages …
Alex De Minaur Advances to the Fourth Round After Thrilling Comeback
Australian tennis sensation Alex de Minaur has secured his spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open following a remarkable four-set victory against Argentine 31st seed Francisco Cerundolo. Despite losing the first set, De Minaur rallied to clinch a 5-7, 7-6(7-3), 6-3, 6-3 win, demonstrating his resilience and determination. He sealed the match in …
Trump Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Banning TikTok in the US
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will soon decide on the future operations of TikTok in the United States following a landmark Supreme Court decision. The Court upheld a law mandating the platform’s ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests ownership to an American firm. Trump addressed the issue on his social …
British Award-Winning Actor Dame Joan Plowright Dies Aged 95
Award-winning British actor Dame Joan Plowright, renowned for her significant contributions to revitalizing the UK theatre scene after World War II, has passed away at the age of 95. In a statement released on Friday, her family announced that Plowright died peacefully the previous day at Denville Hall, a retirement home for actors in southern …
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Takes Charge as Besiktas Coach Four Years After Manchester United Exit
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed the new head coach of Turkish giants Besiktas, marking his return to football management after a four-year hiatus since leaving Manchester United in 2021. The surprising announcement was made on X, with Besiktas posting a simple yet enthusiastic message: “Ole, Ole, Ole,” accompanied by a photo of Solskjaer proudly …
Trump moves January 20th inauguration indoors due to cold temperature
US President-elect, Donald Trump on Friday night, January 17, announced his inauguration will be held inside the Capitol rotunda due to the extreme cold temperatures forecast for Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20. The area has had consistent freezing conditions throughout the month of January and there is still snow on the ground from the …
Victorian Government Investigates Alleged Assault by Train Officers
The Victorian government has launched an investigation into allegations of an assault involving authorised officers at a Melbourne train station. According to ABC News, a passenger claims she was detained and assaulted by the officers on January 14 at Middle Footscray Station, later requiring hospital treatment. The allegations surfaced through social media, prompting the government …
Maritime workers raise alarm over poor safety at ports
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has said that the safety of port workers under dilapidated quay aprons is not guaranteed. The President General of MWUN, Adewale Adeyanju, stated this in a chat with The PUNCH in Lagos on Monday. According to him, the workers’ lives are no longer safe because of the quay aprons, which are …
Transport minister seeks more funds for infrastructure development
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has called for increased funding to sustain and expand the nation’s transportation infrastructure as outlined in the 2025 budget proposal. He disclosed this in a statement signed by Chief Information Officer, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Gift Seddon, on Friday. Addressing the Joint Committees at the National Assembly in …