Biden awards medal of freedom to Clinton, Soros
US President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a group of entertainers, former government officials, athletes and philanthropists for their contributions to public service. Nineteen people were honoured at a White House ceremony on Saturday, the latest in a series of events Biden has held in the
South Korea protesters divided over Yoon’s arrest
Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as South Korea’s political crisis appeared headed toward another high-stakes confrontation. With an arrest warrant against Yoon for alleged insurrection expiring at midnight (1500 GMT) on Monday, multiple groups held demonstrations
Police arrest suspected burglar for N7m theft in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected burglar, identified as Awolesi Precious, for stealing valuables worth over N7m from a lounge within the premises of the Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB, in Abeokuta. The suspect was intercepted by officers of Harmony Division, a station located within
FCT Police arrest woman for abandoning newborn over hardship
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police have arrested one Khadija Ali for abandoning her one-day-old baby along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind an uncompleted Red Bricks Market, Mpape area of the territory. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer,
Gov Sani Signs 2025 Budget Into Law
The budget which focused on rural development, earmarked N551,582,867, 194 for capital expenditure and N238,856,712,888.86 for recurrent expenditure respectively. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed the 2025 budget of N790 billion into law, ten days after he presented the draft proposal to the State House of Assembly. The
32 Killed in crowd crush at Nigerian Charity Event
THE DEATH toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said today. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items as the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a
US Navy Pilots Survive Friendly Fire
Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea on Sunday in “an apparent case of friendly fire”, the US military said. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Sunday they had “targeted” aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman a day earlier in an operation that led to “shooting
Habits that lead to a fulfilled life
Happiness often feels elusive, but research shows that small, intentional habits can significantly enhance our sense of well-being. Building these habits into your daily routine can help you live a more fulfilled life. Gratitude shifts focus from what’s lacking to appreciating what you have. Daily Practice: Write down three things
Tech: What to Expect in 2025
As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, 2025 promises to bring innovations that will transform industries and redefine how we live, work, and interact. Here’s a look at the key tech trends poised to shape our future: Generative AI Evolution: Tools like ChatGPT will become smarter, offering advanced creative
Energy Advocates Condemn Collapse of $1.5b Port Harcourt Refinery, Demand Accountability
A group of energy advocates and socio-economic activists has condemned the collapse of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, just weeks after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) claimed it had been restreamed. The Energy Reforms Advocates and Socio-Economic Activists, led by Dr. Thomas Zion Godknows, at a press conference