Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The United Nations climate chief, Simon Stiell, has reaffirmed the global commitment to combating climate change, despite Donald Trump’s re-election and pledge to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. At the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP29) talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Stiell urged nations to demonstrate their solidarity on climate issues, stressing that “global cooperation is the only way humanity survives global warming”. Stiell emphasized that global action on climate change “is robust and will endure” The ongoing talks focus on securing finances to aid developing countries in adapting to climate change and transitioning their economies away from fossil…

Two months have passed since the devastating flooding that destroyed the medium security custodial centre in Maiduguri, resulting in the escape of 281 prisoners. Despite efforts to recapture the convicts, 278 of these convicts remain unaccounted for. The flooding that happened on the 10th of September brought down the walls of the correctional facilities and staff quarters, forcing the prisoners to flee for their safety. Abubakar Umar, spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), attributed the challenge to the destructive impact of the flood on the facility. “We are working tirelessly with sister security agencies to rearrest the escaped inmates,”…

In another fresh appointment coming after that of the ‘border czar’ Tom Homan, President-elect, Donald Trump has selected Rep. Elise Stefanik to be his U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Trump said in a statement to ABC News on Monday afternoon, “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.” Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman from New York’s 21st District, was elected last week to her sixth term in the House. Born in 1984, she was at time of…

…After sharing anti-Trump posts on social media A Minnesota, United States (US) man, Anthony Nephew, who shared anti-Trump posts and struggled with mental health issues, killed his ex-partner, wife, two sons, and then himself. Anthony Nephew wrote several posts against President-elect Donald Trump, shot dead four members of his family and died by suicide later. According to a report with the New York Post, the incident came to light on November 7 after authorities in the state recovered the bodies of the man’s ex-partner Erin Abramson (47) and their son Jacob Nephew (15) from an apartment.Later, the bodies of the…

US President-elect Donald Trump said late Sunday he was bringing back hardline immigration official, Tom Homan to oversee the country’s borders in the incoming administration. Trump posted on his social network Truth Social, “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders (“The Border Czar”). “I’ve known Tom for a long time, and there is nobody better at policing and controlling our borders.” Trump said Homan will be in charge of “all deportation of illegal aliens back to their country…

The United States President-elect, Donald Trump has announced that he would not reappoint Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State, or Nikki Haley, former UN Ambassador, to positions in his incoming administration. The statement came amid speculation about who would join Trump’s new team. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump expressed gratitude for their prior service but confirmed he would not be inviting them back. Pompeo had earlier presented a hardline approach to Ukraine, which contrasted with Trump’s campaign promises to resolve the conflict swiftly and reduce U.S. involvement. Haley, who had challenged Trump in this…

A 19-year-old man in Adamawa State, Aliyu Yaro, has killed his three-day-old child in Mubi after taking the infant from the home of his girlfriend, who had urged him to take responsibility for their child. The tragic incident unfolded after Aliyu reportedly visited his girlfriend, Safiya on Saturday night. Safiya, who had expressed frustration with caring for the baby alone, had repeatedly pressured Aliyu to assume responsibility. According to police reports, Aliyu admitted to taking the baby from Safiya’s home after sending her on an errand. He allegedly brought the infant to his house, where he fed the child with…

Three Nigerians – Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA; Adeyemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA; and Chiaka Barry, Ginninderra District, Australia – have been elected into various offices. While Barry was elected to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly, which covers the Ginninderra District, under the Liberal Party, Adeyina was re-elected as State Representative of District 110, Georgia, USA, and Mobolade was elected as the Mayor of Colorado Springs, making history as the first black person to attain such a feat. Adeyina has held many high positions in Georgia and for over 25 years has worked in IT programme and project Management…

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared that it will no longer accept applications for study permits filed under the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) and Student Direct Stream (SDS) streams. The Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream was designed to shorten the processing timeframes for study permits and is available to Nigerian applicants. This announcement follows recent changes to Canada’s international student programme as the federal government attempts to limit the number of temporary residents in the nation through work and study visas. According to the Government of Canada website, “NSE is similar to SDS, except that the applicant…

Contrary to the belief that the Lakurawa terrorist group, recently flagged by the Nigerian army, is a new emergence, reports indicate the group has been active since 2018. According to Vanguard, sources reveal that Lakurawa began operations as far back as six years ago in Gongono Forest, located in Tangaza Local Government Area. The group’s activities in this region have long posed a security threat, although recent escalations have drawn heightened attention from security forces and the public. The revelation underscores the enduring and complex nature of combating terrorism in affected areas. This is the story: On December 16, 2018,…