Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Melanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister, told reporters in Ottawa on Friday that China had defied pleas for leniency. “We strongly condemn the executions that did happen against Canadians in China,” Joly said. She said she was unable to discuss details as the victims’ families had requested privacy. However, Beijing suggested on Friday the Canadians had been convicted over narcotics offences. China has said it acted “in accordance with the law” over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks. “Combating drug crimes is the common responsibility of all countries,” Mao Ning, foreign ministry spokesman, said. “China protects the legitimate…

The Prince of Wales donned army fatigues to take part in a trench warfare training exercise alongside British troops in Estonia, riding in two tanks amid heavy machine gun fire and grenade smoke. Prince William joined soldiers from the Mercian Regiment at Tapa Camp, on the front line of Nato’s defence against Russia, during his second and final day in the country. The base is 80 miles from the Russian border and home to 900 UK service personnel, the Army’s largest deployment overseas. In temperatures hovering above 0C, the Prince clambered into a Challenger 2 tank to be briefed on…

Tens of thousands of passengers have been left stranded and more than 1,300 flights disrupted as a massive fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport in London led to a total shutdown of one of the world’s busiest travel hubs. The London Fire Brigade said the blaze would be a “prolonged incident,” with nearby residents facing increasing disruptions, CNN reports.Heathrow Airport has warned of “significant disruption” over the coming days, advising passengers, “Do not travel to the airport under any circumstances until the airport reopens.” The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Flight analytics firm Cirium estimated that…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected reports alleging that the two recent attacks on Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IkejaElectric) by military personnel were overlooked by the military authorities, suggesting impunity. The officers were twice captured on video vandalising the office and beating up staff when they visited the premises in anger over unpaid bills of millions of naira. A statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said DHQ and the Services do not condone misconduct of personnel, citing standing court martials for the trial of erring ones and that Military Police officers are doing their…

…Says Ukraine’s allies must turn ‘political intention into reality’ UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his “coalition of the willing” should turn political momentum into “military plans” ahead of a meeting on Ukraine today (Thursday). Speaking to Sky News, he said: “We’ve seen important talks between the US and Russia just a few days ago, more talks on Sunday. “That’s why it’s important today that we’re turning the political momentum that we had at the weekend in the meeting that I convened of nearly 30 political leaders… into military plans. “Those plans are focusing on keeping the skies…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has assured corps members that their new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be credited to their accounts starting from March 2025. The Corps’ Director-General, Brig Gen Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, who spoke during an interactive session with Corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC zonal offices in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, reaffirmed the commitment of both the Scheme and the Nigerian government to prioritising the welfare of corps members. He emphasised that their well-being remains a top priority. “The NYSC is good at record-keeping, and I can assure you that your money will…

12 bandits and a police officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, have been killed in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, the Police authorities in the state have confirmed. The spokesperson for the state command, Catherine Anene, in a statement issued late Wednesday, said the Operation Zenda Joint Task force members embarked on raids across the state when the encounter with the gunmen occurred. The statement read, “On 19/3/2025 at about 0200hrs, while some of the operatives were on their way to a criminal hideout at Agwabi, Tombo ward, Buruku Local Government Area, they ran into an ambush laid by the…

In what turned out as a double celebration, gospel singer, Nikki Laoye and her husband, Soul Snatcha are counting their blessing as they welcome their first child on their third wedding anniversary. Taking to Instagram to share the joyful news with her fans and well-wishers, the excited singer expressed gratitude for the extraordinary coincidence that has made their special day even more memorable. Sharing the wonderful news with her fans and well-wishers, she posted a series of breathtaking maternity photos that captured her radiant glow and growing baby bump on Instagram. Nikki expressed her overwhelming happiness and appreciation for this…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested Adura Aloba, a younger brother of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Reports say Adura was arrested on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos State. Adura was said to have been detained on Wednesday alongside his associate, Ibrahim Koleosho, also known as King White. The duo were picked up after attending a legal proceeding concerning a mobile phone transaction involving a buyer identified as Damola Ayinde. This development comes months after Mohbad’s mother, Abosede, had a heated exchange with Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi during a press…

Operatives of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have arrested a 56-year-old Nigerian, Uchechukwu Chima in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra, Ghana, following an intelligence-led crackdown. After NACOC operatives searched Chima’s hideout, they uncovered substances suspected to be narcotic drugs and subsequent field tests confirmed the presence of cocaine and heroin. The Nigerian national’s arrest was announced in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Public Affairs and International Relations, Ministry of the Interior, Ghana, Francis Opoku Amoah. NACOC stated, “The suspected narcotic substances, with a total weight of about 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin, are estimated at a…