Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

…Says you can even remove ‘Kemi’ from your name –The newly-elected leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has been accused of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The vice president spoke during the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja on Monday. He said, “Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the British Labour or Conservative Party, we are proud of her in spite of her efforts at denigrating her nation of origin.” Shettima added, “She is entitled to her own opinions. She even has every right to remove the Kemi…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday (today) for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as he wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. Netanyahu is on trial at home on accusations of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate matters. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, but his appearance on the witness stand will be a low point in his decades-long political career, standing in contrast to the image of a sophisticated, respected…

Police Operatives in Igbo-Ukwu Divisional Police Headquaters, in Aguata local government area of Anambra have recovered one white Peugeot J5 Boxer bus with Reg No: AKL 896 XB loaded with vandalized MTN electrical materials. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Monday, listed the vandalized items to include; Lister electricity generator, a roller, pipes, an iron bar, one big Plier, screwdriver, a big metal cutter and a pair of black canvas. He said the incident happened on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. The spokesman said the hoodlums were vandalizing the…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has assured Nigerians of better results in the fight against all forms of security challenges plaguing the country. Oluyede spoke in Abuja on Monday shortly after visiting President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa. Reiterating his commitment to improving Nigeria’s security situation, Oluyede hinted at innovative approach and enhanced collaboration with neighbouring countries. The newly appointed COAS highlighted his dedication to making a meaningful difference in the country’s fight against insecurity. Answering questions about his visit to the president, Oluyede said, “I am here to reassure the President that I will…

The United Kingdom (UK) and other European countries have said they will suspend the processing of asylum applications from Syrians after the fall of the Assad regime in Damascus, with Austria already preparing a “repatriation and deportation” programme to the country. In London, a Home Office spokesperson said it had “temporarily paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims whilst we assess the current situation.” The spokesperson added, “We keep all country guidance relating to asylum claims under constant review so we can respond to emerging issues.” The moves come despite a lack of clarity over what lies ahead for Syria, one…

In the wake of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s bungled attempt to impose martial law, the government has banned more top officials from leaving the country Tuesday, Yonhap reported, A day after Yoon himself was hit with a travel ban, his party was forging a “resignation roadmap” that reportedly could see him step down in February or March before fresh elections. Yoon suspended civilian rule a week ago and sent special forces and helicopters to parliament, before lawmakers forced him to rescind the decree in a country assumed to be a stable democracy. Investigators are probing the president and…

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday, sentenced a teacher, John Osifo, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil. Delivering judgment, Justice Rahman Oshodi, held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Oshodi noted that the convict breached the trust that was entrusted into his hands by defiling the minor. According to him, evidence of the survivor was corroborated by her mother’s evidence and medical examination revealed absence of hymen. He said the convict exploited the vulnerability of the eight year old child under his care to defile her.…

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has directed an in-depth investigation and immediate prosecution of a motorist who allegedly assaulted an FRSC personnel in Lagos. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide, announced the directive in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Mohammed expressed concern over the increasing cases of assaults on FRSC officials performing their lawful duties. He stated that such acts are “totally uncalled for.” The incident, which happened in November along the Oko-Ado section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, involved a Toyota Corolla with registration number EPE…

….Floats role for foreign troops President Volodymyr Zelensky made the case on Monday for a diplomatic settlement to Russia’s war in Ukraine and raised the idea of foreign troops being deployed in his country until it could join the NATO military alliance. The remarks at a joint press conference with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz were the latest to signal Kyiv’s increasing openness to war negotiations, with Donald Trump preparing to return to the White House on Jan. 20. The U.S. president-elect, who has said he wants to end the war quickly, called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire and…

Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has put a hold on asylum applications from Syria on Monday, according to local media. A spokespeson reportedly said the decision was made as Syria’s politicial future is currently too uncertain. Local authorities said 47,270 applications were impacted by the application freeze, but that existing applications, which were already decided on, have not been impacted. Reacting to the news, CDU’s Johann Wadephul said it must be assumed “that the rebels who have now won, have close ties to Afghanistan, to the Taliban.” The politician added that “these are not good omens,” and that…