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Table of Contents In a startling development, Iranian officials executed 43 individuals last week, allegedly for participating in activities considered anti-Islamic. This mass execution has triggered widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights organizations and activists globally, emphasizing ongoing concerns regarding the Iranian government’s severe actions against dissent. Overview of the Executions The executions were…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has taken to her official X account on Monday to respond after Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, declared that the team would not play their match against Libya due to poor treatment from the Libyan authorities. Troost-Ekong announced that the team had made the…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface took to social media early Monday, October 14, to express his frustration over the team’s treatment in Libya. Boniface revealed that he and his teammates had been stuck at the airport for nearly 13 hours, with no access to food, Wi-Fi, or a place to rest. He voiced his disappointment,…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A past video of Usher expressing that he would not allow his children to stay with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has resurfaced following the recent legal troubles of the Bad Boy Records founder, who faces charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering. Usher, now 45, spent a year living with Diddy in 1994…
The first black governor of South Africa’s central bank and former finance minister, Tito Mboweni, has died at the age of 65. The presidency announced his passing on Saturday evening, citing a “short illness” but providing no further details. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed sorrow over Mboweni’s death, stating, “We have lost a leader and compatriot…
SEOUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) – North Korea has ordered its artillery units stationed near the border with South Korea to be prepared to fire in response to rising tensions over alleged drone activity. According to state media, the directive was issued as concerns grow over drones that North Korea claims have been flying over the…
In Arabian legends, a genie is portrayed as a spirit trapped in a bottle or lamp, ready to grant the wishes of its summoner despite the confines of its imprisonment. Nigerians, faced with profound challenges, tap into their ingenuity and creativity, seeking ways to express their experiences. Recently, a new nickname has emerged for their…
Nigerians are increasingly finding it difficult to afford transportation as petrol prices continue to surge. E-hailing drivers have begun negotiating fares directly with passengers outside of ride-hailing apps, due to unsustainable fuel costs. Since the removal of the fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, petrol prices have steadily climbed, driving inflation and drastically increasing the…
South Korea has delivered a sharp warning to North Korea, declaring that any harm inflicted on South Korean citizens would result in the downfall of Pyongyang’s regime. This warning comes in response to North Korea’s recent threat of a “horrible disaster,” which it claims could occur following alleged drone flights over its capital. According to…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned recent remarks made by former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting unrest among Nigerians. Amaechi had suggested that Nigerians should protest against the current economic hardships in the country. In a statement released by Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Information…
