World Trade Organisation Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in a post disclosed that she will be spending the Christmas period in her home village located in Abia state while congratulating her state governor Alex Otti for commissioning first set of electric buses in the state. Part of her statement read: “Abia is working hard to go Green and contribute to lowering Greenhouse gas emissions in its urban centers! Congratulations to Gov Otti and his team!” Photo credit: X/@NOIweala
Ooni Of Ife Receives Specially Afrobeat Star Asake, At His Palace, Calls Him ‘Son,’ Writes Glowing Tribute
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, born Ahmed Ololade in Lagos, visited his alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife to perform and was highly honored by the vice-chancellor. There after he alongside his mother were received by Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, who called him a son and global Yoruba ambassador, crediting his hard work and mother’s guidance. Oba Adeyeye in a post on Tuesday wrote: “Today fills my heart with deep joy as I welcome my son, Asake, back home to Ile-Ife. This sacred land is where he spent many of his formative years, moulded by hard work, discipline,...
Hung Jury Ends Trial Of Ex-New York Governors’ Aide Accused Of Selling Influence To China
A judge declared a mistrial Monday in the corruption case of a former aide to New York governors after jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked and couldn’t reach a verdict on charges she sold her influence to China and profited from a medical equipment scheme during the pandemic. The federal jury in Brooklyn was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the case against Linda Sun and her husband, Chris Hu. The foreperson said the panel was deadlocked on all 19 counts. “Your honor, after extensive deliberations and re-deliberations the jury remains unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The jurors...
FCC Bans New Chinese-Made Drones, Citing Security Risks
The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it would ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones such as those from DJI and Autel out of the U.S. market. The announcement came a year after Congress passed a defense bill that raised national security concerns about Chinese-made drones, which have become a dominant player in the U.S., widely used in farming, mapping, law enforcement and filmmaking. The bill called for stopping the two Chinese companies from selling new drones in the U.S. if a review found they posed a risk to American national security. The deadline...
Officer Shot In Head During Bondi Attack Home From Hospital
A young police officer who was shot in the head during the Bondi Beach attack has been released from hospital. Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert – who is just four months into the job – was patrolling a Hanukkah event when two gunmen opened fire, injuring over 40 people and killing 15. The 22-year-old, who was also hit in the shoulder, has lost vision in one of his eyes but is now recovering at home, his family confirmed in a statement. “As a family, we couldn’t ask for anything more – having our Jack home, especially for Christmas, truly feels like...
AFCON 2025: Chelle Plays Down Pressure Ahead Of Super Eagles Opener
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged calm and focus as Nigeria prepares for its opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations, insisting his attention remains firmly on the pitch rather than speculation about his future. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Chelle described the opener as a defining moment in the tournament. “It’s a big game because it’s our first match of the AFCON, and the first game is always crucial,” he said. “We want to start well, and of course, we want to win.” Chelle: ‘Now Is Not the Time for Questions About My Future’ Addressing...
Victor Osimhen Confident Super Eagles Can Deliver at AFCON Despite High Expectations
Victor Osimhen has acknowledged the high expectations surrounding the Super Eagles ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but insists there is no pressure weighing on the squad. “The expectation is really high, not just within the camp but from Super Eagles fans all over the world,” Osimhen said. “But as much as the expectation is high, there is not a single pressure on my teammates or coaches. We know the type of quality we possess.” The Galatasaray forward sees AFCON as a chance for redemption following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the World Cup. “This tournament is an...
