Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme signed the Regional Partnership for Democracy Programme on Monday in Abuja, aiming to strengthen democratic institutions across West Africa. Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar announced on Monday: “The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announces the formal signing of the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD) Programme with UNDP Nigeria; a structured, multi-country initiative designed to strengthen democratic governance across West Africa.” He continued: ‘“The signing of the RPD Programme marks the culmination of months of technical preparation and diplomatic engagement and signals the commencement of a...
Outrage In Israel As Netanyahu Says Government Will Oversee Oct. 7 Inquiry
After repeated delays, Israel’s government has agreed to launch an investigation into the government failures that led to the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that triggered the war in Gaza. But questions about the investigation’s independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to evade personal responsibility in the worst attack in Israel’s history. Israel has traditionally appointed an independent state commission of inquiry, led by a retired judge, following major governmental failures. Netanyahu has resisted calls for such an investigation into the Oct. 7 failures, saying only that he would answer all questions when the war is over....
Asbestos-Contaminated Sand Fears Close Dozens Of Schools In Australia
Playtime is canceled for 69 schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Monday morning thanks to a colorful but potentially risky batch of sand. Kmart and Target issued product recalls Saturday after samples of a widely used play sand were found to have traces of asbestos, forcing the schools to close, the state government said Sunday. Inspections are underway and could “take days,” ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry wrote in a post on Facebook, adding that testing so far had come back “negative to airborne asbestos” from all schools. People who have been in contact with the sand do not require a...
Landslide Kills 18 In Indonesia Leaves Dozens Missing
Indonesian authorities have revealed that at least 18 people died in two separate landslides in two different regions of Central Java, while 33 remained missing. According to chief of the search and rescue agency’s local division, the Cilacap landslide has killed at least 16 people, with 7 missing, said M Abdullah. Footage from news channel KompasTV showed excavators were deployed to dig through dirt in Cilacap Separately, two people died and 27 were missing after a landslide on Saturday in the region of Banjarnegara in Central Java, the disaster mitigation agency said on Monday. As many as 30 houses as...
“Just Bought A Computer”—El Salvador Leads The Way In Sustainable Innovation, As President Bukele Drives The Future Of Technology
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele announces on Monday: “Just bought a computer,” attaching to his statement the picture of Supermicro SuperServer equipped with NVIDIA B300 AI GPUs. El Salvador recently became the first country to acquire these for sovereign use, powering them with geothermal energy for AI projects. The equipment is a high-performance computing platform designed to train and run advanced artificial intelligence models. El Salvador’s decision to be the first country to adopt this technology with fully sovereign use, combined with its geothermal energy supply, demonstrates a modern and sustainable strategy. This infrastructure not only increases the country’s AI...
Over 30 African Customs Organisations, Other Critical Private And Public Sector Stakeholders, Delegates To Gather In Abuja For ‘The Customs PACT’
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu in a post announced that the country will be hosting delegates from World Customs Organisations, public and private sector stakeholders for ‘The Customs PACTS’ affirming: “We will play our part and continue to build the bridges that secure a more connected and prosperous African future.” Tinubu statement read:“Nigeria opens its doors today to partners and leaders from across the continent for The Customs PACT, the Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade. Hosted by the Nigeria Customs Service, this meeting brings a shared mission into focus. “The theme, “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges,” captures a commitment to removing...
I Must Be Buried Within 4 Weeks Of My Death – Ayo Fayose
In a video that was played at his 65th birthday, Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has directed that his body be buried within four weeks of his death, entrusting the state government with the arrangements. The former governor said, “Remember me for anything. And when I die, let me say this. Death is inevitable. My body belongs to the Ekiti State Government. I’m delivering a letter to the governor.” He further noted that regardless of when he dies, the state government should assume responsibility for his remains. “Let us say in another 20, 30 years, 15 years, whatever time,...
Tajudeen Owoyemi: From plumber to billionaire owner of Radisson Blu Hotel
The son of a petty trader, Alhaji Tajudeen Owoyemi, grew with minimal education and 4-year apprenticeship in plumbering to become a construction contractor. Today, the silent Nigerian beat the odds to become one of the wealthiest luxury hotel owners in Nigeria. He is the billionaire-owner of The Radisson Blu Hotel. Owoyemi also established Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria Limited company which birthed the First Protea Hotel in Nigeria in the early 2000s. “I love to live a quiet life and I don’t really like paparazzi exposure. That is how God has created me from the onset and that is how I have...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sympathises With Families Of Victims Involved In Medina Bus Tragedy
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Monday sympathises with the families of victims involved in Medina bus tragedy that claimed the lives of 42 Indians Umrah pilgrims, primarily from Hyderabad, Telangana, in a fire that charred many. Modi in a post wrote: “Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. “I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with Saudi Arabian authorities.”...
Dozens Of Indian Pilgrims Killed In Bus Accident In Saudi Arabia, Officials Say
Dozens of Indian pilgrims are feared dead after a bus was in collision with a diesel tanker on Monday near the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, Indian officials said. The bus with 46 people onboard was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the incident happened on a highway, Gaurav Uppal, a senior official of Telangana state, told The Associated Press. “Around 45 people from Telangana are feared dead in the accident, while one person is injured,” said Uppal, who is based out of New Delhi and is involved with coordinating rescue efforts with Indian authorities in Saudi. Relatives...