Author: Damilola Olufemi

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Hamas has announced its acceptance of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for Gaza, saying it is ready to free all Israeli hostages—whether alive or dead—as part of the deal. In a statement on Friday, the militant group confirmed it was willing to “immediately engage in negotiations through mediators to discuss details of this matter.” Hamas also said it would relinquish control of Gaza to an independent technocratic body “based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support.” “Other issues mentioned in President Trump’s proposal regarding the future of the Gaza Strip and the legitimate rights of the…

American rapper and music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been handed a prison sentence of more than four years after being convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. Judge Arun Subramanian delivered the ruling on Friday at a New York courthouse. While acknowledging Diddy’s career achievements, the judge said the full scope of his actions could not be ignored. “However, the court has to consider all of your history here,” Subramanian stated. The judge also rebuked Diddy over his treatment of Cassie Ventura and another woman identified as Jane, both of whom accused him of coercing them into sex…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents once selected his successor, Muhammadu Buhari, as their preferred representative in peace talks with the Federal Government. Speaking on Friday at the unveiling of Scars a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), in Abuja, Jonathan explained that his administration had established multiple committees to explore dialogue with the sect. “One of the committees we set up then, the Boko Haram nominated Buhari to lead their team to negotiate with the government,” Jonathan revealed. He added that the group’s choice of Buhari made him believe…

Bameyi’s influence was visible throughout, not only in the defensive line where he marshalled his teammates but also in setting the tone with his work rate and vocal presence.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised what he described as a “lack of commitment” by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improving Nigeria’s electoral process. In a statement on Friday, the 2023 presidential candidate said Nigerians expect the commission to collaborate with the National Assembly on electoral reforms that will strengthen transparency and credibility. Atiku made the remarks during a meeting with a European Union delegation led by Barry Andrews, a member of the European Parliament and head of the EU Election Observation Mission for the 2023 polls. The visit, he noted, was a follow-up on recommendations issued after…

Timeline of Dangote-PENGASSAN saga.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has disclosed distancing himself from active politics to concentrate on his responsibilities as a king. The monarch stated this during a visit to him after his coronation by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu, ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Liyel Imoke (Cross River), among other politicians. The New Daily Prime reported Oba Ladoja was officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland last Thursday. The historic coronation ceremony took place at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, where Governor Seyi Makinde formally presented the Staff of Office to the new monarch at precisely. The…

He dismissed concerns that the growing number of APC governorship aspirants could fracture the party, asserting that unity and strategic leadership will ensure victory.

Nigeria may be plunged into darkness from Monday as power generation companies warn of an imminent shutdown of thermal plants, following directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Joy Ogaji, Executive Secretary of the Association of Power Generating Companies, sounded the alarm in a WhatsApp message on Sunday, disclosing that gas suppliers had already notified power firms to halt deliveries in compliance with the union’s strike order. “Good day, all. Thermal GenCos have received notification from our gas suppliers to shut down our thermal power plants following directives from PENGASSAN. The Nigerian Gas Infrastructure…