Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law’s job at an airline. Prosecutors argue his former son-in-law, identified only by his surname Seo, had little experience in the aviation industry but was hired in exchange for the airline’s CEO leading a state-funded agency. Moon led the country from 2017 to 2022 and is best remembered for his attempts to broker a peace deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He joins a long list of South Korean presidents whose political careers have been marred by scandal, from jail to assassination...
India And Pakistan Cancel Visas Of Each Others’ Nationals As Tensions Rise After Kashmir Attack
India and Pakistan cancelled visas for their nationals to each other’s countries Thursday amid rising tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbors after India blamed Pakistan for a deadly attack by gunmen that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in disputed Kashmir. Indian authorities said all visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be revoked with effect from Sunday, adding that all Pakistanis currently in India must leave before their visas expire based on the revised timeline. The country also announced other measures, including cutting the number of diplomatic staff and closing the only functional land border crossing between the countries. In return, Pakistan...
28-Year-Old Electrician Electrocuted In Oyo While Fixing High-Tension Line
An unidentified 28-year-old electrician has been electrocuted in Oyo State. According to reports, the incident happened on Wednesday in Odo Babaode in Eruwa, Ibarapa East local government area. The victim worked on the active power line without shutting down the feeder, leading to fatal electrocution. Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Yemi Akinyinka noted that a distress call was received by the agency on Wednesday afternoon. He said: “The distressed call was reported at 15:29hrs on Wednesday 23rd April, 2025. “The fire personnel led by PFS1 Peluola Babatunde quickly followed the caller and on...
“It Has Been 44 Days Of Russia Continuing To Kill Our People And Evading Tough Pressure And Accountability For Its Actions.” President Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a statement on X regarding Russia attack on major cities in the country that killed more than 9 people leaving over 70 injured, stated that Russia has refused to be accountable while evading pressure. Zelenskyy who is currently in South Africa on a working visit says he will brief the country on the need to intensify global diplomatic effort. His statement read: “It has been 44 days since Ukraine agreed to a full ceasefire and a halt to strikes. This was a proposal from the United States. And it has been 44 days of...
Nigerian Fuji Musician Kwam1, Expresses Disappointment Over Kollington Ayinla’s Absence At Mother’s Burial
Renowned Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam1 publicly expressed his deep disappointment over fellow Fuji legend, Alhaji Kollington Ayinla’s absence at his mother’s burial ceremony. Kwam1 revealed this in an interview on Agbletu Tv, he recounted on how he had gone above and beyond to support Kollington during a similar moment of loss, footing the entire bill for Kollington’s mother’s burial and rallying high-profile guests to attend the event. He stated, “I am so angry with Alhaji Kollington because he never showed up to offer his condolences when I lost my mum. When his own mother...
Russia Launches Devastating Attack On Ukraine Major Cities, Killing At Least Nine People
one of the most devastating bombardments on Ukraine was launched in major cities by Russia, killing at least nine people, hours after President Donald Trump said he believed he had struck deals with both sides to end the war. According to Ukrainian officials, 70 people were injured in addition to those killed. The capital Kyiv was pummeled with 140 drones and 70 missiles, 64 and 48 of which were shot down, Ukraine’s Air Force said. It was “a particularly horrible and loud night,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a statement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a statement on Thursday said: “Russia continues to...