Author: Damilola Olufemi

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC), intensifying a diplomatic clash over recent decisions by the tribunal targeting US and Israeli officials, according to AFP. The sanctions are a direct response to the ICC’s arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and its ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes committed by US forces in Afghanistan. The punitive measures include travel bans and the freezing of any US-based assets belonging to the judges. “The United States will take whatever actions we deem necessary to protect our sovereignty, that of Israel,…

The number of journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023 has reached 225, according to a statement released by the media office of the Gaza government on Wednesday. The statement confirmed that four more journalists had recently lost their lives, pushing the overall toll higher. “Since the beginning of the war of extermination against the Palestinian population, the number of killed journalists has increased to 225 after the deaths of four more journalists,” the statement read. Gaza Strip It went on to urge global media bodies to take action: “We call on the International Federation of Journalists, the Palestinian Journalists…

Janet Olufunke Damiro, a 71-year-old Nigerian woman who worked as a cleaner at the London School of Economics (LSE), has been dismissed from her job after being accused of stealing a gold bracelet. The incident, first reported by Metro UK, has sparked outcry from her colleagues and supporters. Damiro, who migrated to the UK in 1971 and had worked at LSE for over 13 years, said she found the bracelet during her shift and placed it in her purse, intending to return it later. She eventually returned the item three days later when asked about it by management. Despite this,…

Russia is set to host Nigeria on Friday evening at the historic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, marking the first senior-level encounter between the two countries. Though a friendly on paper, the match is shaping up to be a high-stakes encounter for both sides, navigating very different footballing landscapes. For Russia, the fixture serves as part of their ongoing efforts to stay active on the international scene amid a ban from official tournaments since 2022 due to the war in Ukraine. In place of competitive action, the Russian squad has focused on exhibition games, often against non-European opposition, to maintain sharpness.…

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Akure, on Wednesday, upheld the victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as governor of the state.

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has consented to the appointment of 11 new Permanent Secretaries. This was made known in a statement by the Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Inyingi Brown. The appointees include: Imaonyani Roselin Ephraim-George, Dr. Mina T. Ikuru, Dabite Sokari George, Soibitein Duke Harry, Lauretta Davies Dimkpa, Uche R. Ideozu Others are: Chimenum Mpi, Jeremiah Egwu, Nicholas Iminabo Wokoma, Vera Sam Dike, Aleruchi Akani Meanwhile, the statement added that the date for the official swearing-in ceremony will be communicated subsequently. Ibas appoints LGA administrators Recall that in April 2025, Ibas announced the appointment…

Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, has warned that the government will begin strict enforcement against environmental violations, including illegal waste dumping and littering.

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s media aide, Olawale Rasheed, has debunked speculation that the Adeleke family’s recent visit to President Bola Tinubu signals plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The clarification follows viral images of the Governor, his brother, Dr. Deji, and his nephew, music star David (popularly known as Davido), visiting President Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. The meeting fueled rumours that the governor might be aligning with the APC ahead of the 2026 elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Rasheed dismissed the defection narrative, insisting the visit was purely a…

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, chaired by Justice Benson Ogubu, in Akure, will today deliver its verdict on the lawsuit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, challenging the result of the November 16, 2024, governorship election in the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress polling a total of 366,781 votes to triumph over Ajayi and other contenders in the race. Not satisfied with the outcome of the election, Ajayi and the PDP filed a lawsuit at the tribunal, calling for the cancellation of…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has ordered members to get back to work today. The decision came after JUSUN suspended its ongoing industrial action. This was disclosed in a communique authorised by the National Vice President of the union, with 10 other members of the association’s leadership. The strike commenced on Monday, led to the closure of most of the courts, including all the Federal Capital Territory high courts. The association stated that the reason behind the suspension of the strike came after long discussions on the issues that led to the strike action and meetings held in…