Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

President-elect Donald Trump called Canadian Prime Minister “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada” on Tuesday, after threatening to impose massive tariffs on imports from Canada. “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada,” Trump wrote on Truth Social early Tuesday. “I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!” His remark came a day after the Canadian prime minister had commented on…

Police in New York have charged a man with murder after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare chief executive, Brian Thompson. Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in a branch of McDonald’s on Monday following a five-day manhunt. Wearing a dark sweatshirt and flanked by local police and NYPD detectives, Mangione arrived at a Pennsylvania court where he was arraigned on a string of gun offences. Manhattan officials later filed charges including an official allegation of murder. Police said Mangione had been carrying a 3D-printed, homemade “ghost” pistol and silencer that matched images of the weapon used to shoot…

Dozens of Nobel Prize winners are urging the US Senate to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, according to a letter dated Monday, and published by the New York Times. The letter – signed by 77 laureates in chemistry, economics, medicine and physics – cites Kennedy’s opposition to vaccines, his criticism of the fluoridation of drinking water, his promotion of AIDS conspiracy theories and his criticism of HHS agencies such as the US Food and Drug Administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US National Institutes…

…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.…