The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra state Mr. Peter Obi in addressing the unrest in Borno state criticized the federal government over lackadaisical attitude shown to the state and its sitting governor. This is coming after the governor of Borno state raised concern that insurgents are regrouping around Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills; that Marte is on the verge of collapse; and that the window for action is closing, however there had not being response from Tinubu administration or any security operatives. Obi subtly knocked the sitting president when he wrote in a post...
Denzel Washington Receives Surprise Honorary Palme d’Or At Cannes Premiere For ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival, in between Broadway performances, for the premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” on Monday — and was rewarded with a surprise: an honorary Palme d’Or. Cannes had flipped around some of its scheduling to accommodate Washington’s speedy France trip, which came on his lone off-day while performing “Othello” in New York. Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Frémaux surprised Washington with the award before the Monday night premiere. “This is my brother, right here,” said the film’s director, Spike Lee, who passed the award to Washington. “This is a total surprise...
How Uproar Over A Māori Haka, Beloved In New Zealand Life, Sowed Chaos And Gridlock In Parliament
The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural institution among New Zealanders of all races. Spine-tingling performances at sports events, funerals and graduations often go viral online, a non-partisan point of pride for the country abroad. But one haka performed in protest in New Zealand’s Parliament by three legislators last November has provoked fierce division among lawmakers about whether it was an act of peaceful dissent, or disruptive and even intimidating to their opponents. A vote to approve unprecedented, lengthy bans from Parliament for the Māori party lawmakers who enacted the protest...
Taiwan’s President Downplays Tariff Tensions With The US As ‘Frictions Between Friends’
The Taiwanese president said Tuesday that trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan are just “frictions between friends” in a show of optimism as tariff negotiations are underway with Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 32% tariffs on all imports from Taiwan as part of sweeping duties levied against all U.S. trading partners last month. The tariffs on Taiwanese goods were subsequently lowered to 10% for 90 days to allow for trade negotiations. Officials from both sides held a first round of talks last month, to be followed by another one in the coming weeks. In a speech marking his first year...
Asian Shares Advance After China Cuts Interest Rates To Boost Economy
Asian shares rallied Tuesday after China cut key interest rates to help fend off an economic malaise worsened by trade friction with Washington. Shares in China’s CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric batteries, jumped 17.2% in its Hong Kong trading debut after it raised about $4.6 billion in the world’s largest IPO this year. Its shares traded in Shenzhen, mainland China’s smaller share market after Shanghai, gained 1.2% after dipping earlier in the day. The Reserve Bank of Austalia reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage for a second time this year, to 3.85%, judging inflation to be within its target...
Wrestling Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder Pleads To Lesser Charge After Arrest In Prostitution Sting
Former Olympic wresting gold medalist Kyle Snyder pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct after being arrested in a prostitution sting. Snyder, one of the most successful wrestlers in U.S. history, initially was charged with engaging in prostitution after he was arrested on May 9 at a motel in Columbus, Ohio. A judge ordered Snyder, 29, to pay a $250 fine. Snyder said he has already completed a one-day program for people accused of solicitation. Snyder, who appeared at the hearing by video, said he has learned a lot about himself and that he “plans on making much better decisions.”...
Joe Biden Appreciates Political Community For The Support, After He Revealed His Cancer Diagnosis
Former American president Joe Biden in a post has appreciated the political community and everyone that has shown support, love and compassion to him. This is coming after the former president’s office revealed that Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer. A lot of politicians have flooded their timeline with messages of care towards him, including President Donald Trump. Biden’s post read: “Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.” By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu List Conditions Hamas Group Have To Meet For The War To End
The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in a post on his official X account has listed the conditions the Hamas group have to meet before the war can end between the warring nations He claimed he accepted president Trump’s advice for war to cease in Europe but emphasized that Israel will continue to defend itself against terrorism. Netanyahu post read: “by asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed and by demanding a Palestinian state, the leaders in London, Ottowa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the...
EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters, comprising 95 male and 25 female at various locations in Lagos. The suspects were arrested on Monday, May 19, 2025, following credible intelligence and thorough surveillance regarding their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. Items recovered during the coordinated operation include 26 exotic cars and expensive jewelries, smartphones, laptops and several incriminating documents. The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.