The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the federal government to withdraw the Tax Reform Bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. The proposed bills have sparked widespread criticism, particularly from northern leaders, who argue the reforms may disproportionately disadvantage their region. In a New Year message titled “In 2025, Hope is …
Gov. Fubara Recognizes Asari Dokubo as a Traditional Ruler
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has formally presented a certificate of recognition to former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, confirming his status as the Amayanabo of Torusarama-Piri Elem Kalabari. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 31, during the traditional rulers’ quarterly general meeting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. In addition to …
Aussie Honeymoon Tragedy: Jacob Vennix Drowns at Bali’s Pasut Beach
An Adelaide man has tragically drowned while honeymooning in Bali after being swept out to sea by a powerful current. Jacob Vennix, 32, was swimming with his wife, Kimberley Ann Fuller, 38, at Pasut Beach, about 30 kilometers west of Denpasar, when disaster struck on Monday afternoon. The South Australian newlywed was caught in a …
Venezuela Slaps TikTok with $10M Fine Over Deadly Viral Challenges
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice has imposed a $10 million fine on TikTok after three adolescents died from chemical intoxication linked to viral challenges on the platform. On Monday, December 30, Judge Tania D’Amelio ruled that TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, failed to take “necessary and adequate measures” to prevent the spread of harmful content …
Israeli PM Netanyahu Recovering After Successful Prostate Surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in good condition and recovering after undergoing successful prostate removal surgery, his office announced late Sunday, December 29. The procedure, conducted at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, was scheduled following the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection caused by a benign enlargement of the prostate. The surgical team, …
Governor Sule suspends board over teachers employment fraud
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has taken decisive action by suspending the chairman and board members of the state’s Teachers Service Commission following the unauthorized employment of over 1,000 teachers. The governor had previously emphasized that only teachers properly recruited through approved processes would receive their full entitlements. This development was disclosed in a …
China hacks U.S. Treasury Department in major breach
The Biden administration announced on Monday, December 30, that a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department, gaining access to government employees’ workstations and unclassified documents. The breach is the latest in a string of sophisticated surveillance operations targeting major U.S. institutions. In a letter to lawmakers, the Treasury disclosed that the attack …
Return home, we will protect you – IPOB tells Igbos in diaspora
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has assured Igbo people living in the diaspora of their safety and protection if they return home for the New Year festivities. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB pledged that operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) would ensure a peaceful and …
Defilement: Lagos state govt heads to Supreme court over Dr Olaleye’s acquittal
The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal that discharged and acquitted 58-year-old medical director Dr Olufemi Olaleye of the alleged offence of defiling his wife’s niece. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court had …
Barack Obama Honors the Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the late Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. Sharing a heartfelt message alongside a photo on his social media, Obama reflected on Carter’s enduring impact on America and the world, writing… For decades, you could walk into Maranatha Baptist Church …