Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

A 58-year-old teacher, Farooq Ahmed, has been banned from teaching for life after he was found guilty of hitting a pupil with a ruler and kicking a chair that another child was sitting on at Oasis Academy, North Avenue, Bradford. The incident occurred on November 24, 2023, barely three months after Mr Ahmed joined the school at the start of the academic year. He was suspended three days later and formally resigned from his post on January 15, 2024, the same day he received a conditional police caution from West Yorkshire Police for assault by beating. Read Also: Arsenal Tivat’s Europe…

The Afe Babalola University scholar explains that as long as due process is followed, the President’s decision stands beyond legal challenge. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 11, 2025, granted presidential pardons and clemency to 175 individuals, including former lawmaker Farouk Lawan; Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband; late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa; nationalist Herbert Macaulay; Mamman Vatsa; and several others. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision followed recommendations made by the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired…

Britain’s global influence appeared notably diminished yesterday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was left queuing behind other world leaders to greet US President Donald Trump at a high-stakes Gaza peace summit, according to The Daily Express. The awkward moment, captured by international press photographers, showed Sir Keir fidgeting in the desert heat as he waited in line behind Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, while President Trump stood at the centre of attention following the signing of a landmark ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The scene underscored what observers described as a…

It was a day of joy, pride, and patriotism as Nigerians across the United Kingdom, especially those from the North West of England, gathered at the Nigeria House in Manchester on Saturday, October 11, 2025, to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The colourful event, themed “Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria,” was organised by the Nigerian Community in Greater Manchester under the leadership of Alhaji Kumoye. The ceremony brought together Nigerians and friends of Nigeria from across the UK, who came to honour their homeland and reflect on the nation’s journey of unity, resilience, and hope. Among the dignitaries present were…

Convicted Fraudster seeks family Visa after remarrying former child bride. A Pakistani man previously jailed for a sham marriage to a schoolgirl is seeking to return to the United Kingdom after remarrying the same woman , now an adult  in Pakistan. According to a report by The Telegraph, Nasir Khalil, who was convicted nine years ago for deceiving a 16-year-old Slovakian girl into coming to Britain for a Muslim wedding ceremony, has lodged a fresh family visa application with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Deception and Conviction Court records show that Khalil, who was 36 at the time, “married” the girl in Rochdale,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Nigerian Senate to exercise independence and due diligence in screening Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The opposition party warned that Nigeria’s democracy was “on trial” and cautioned senators against approving the nominee “under partisan influence” or treating the process as a mere formality. PDP Warns Against Partisan Confirmation At a press briefing held at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Friday, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, emphasised that the independence and credibility of INEC…

The White House has accused the Norwegian Nobel Committee of choosing “politics over peace” after awarding this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado instead of US President Donald Trump, whose administration had openly lobbied for the honour. The Committee announced on Friday that Machado would receive the world’s most prestigious peace award for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” Machado, 58, remains in hiding in Caracas after being barred from contesting Venezuela’s presidential election last year.…

Following Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 17 series, excitement among UK consumers has been matched by one persistent question: which model offers the best balance of performance, price and practicality? With the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max now available nationwide, early reviews suggest that while all three devices share a core of powerful innovation, they cater to distinctly different users. Design and Display All three models feature Apple’s refined Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120 Hz ProMotion technology, offering fluid scrolling and vivid colour depth. The bezels are slimmer, the body lighter, and durability has been improved with…

In a dramatic turn that has drawn global attention, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been named the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, outshining powerful contenders including U.S. President Donald Trump, who waged an aggressive public campaign for the honour. Announcing the decision in Oslo, the Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Machado for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” Machado, 58, has long been a symbol of resistance against the authoritarian regime of President Nicolás Maduro. Barred from contesting last year’s…

A bill seeking the creation of Ibadan State from the present Oyo State has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, marking a major step forward in one of Nigeria’s longest-standing statehood agitations. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun, who represents Ibadan Northeast/Ibadan Southeast Federal Constituency, was debated and approved for further consideration during Thursday’s plenary session. If successful, the bill will alter the 1999 Constitution to carve out a new state from Oyo, a move supporters say will correct historical imbalances, promote equitable development, and strengthen Nigeria’s federal structure. “Ibadan Has Waited Too Long” –…