Benjamin Netanyahu: “We have our historic friendship with Singapore. I think it’s been consistent over so many decades.”
UK Police Hunt For 2 More Wrongly Released Prisoners, Just Days After New Measures Brought In
British police were undertaking two more searches Wednesday, following the news that two prisoners had been mistakenly released from prison over the past week, just days after the government had brought in more stringent checks. Police said the two were wrongly freed from Wandsworth Prison in southwest London, which was built in the middle of the 19th century and which last year was put into special measures after another prisoner escaped by clinging to the underside of a food delivery truck. London’s Metropolitan Police said Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was wrongly freed on Oct. 29, while Surrey Police, southwest of the capital, said...
Obasa’s Son Ganiu Becomes Agege Council Chairman as Tunde Azeez Resigns After 100 Days
A new twist has emerged in Agege Local Government politics as Ganiu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has officially assumed office as the Chairman of Agege Local Government following the resignation of the former chairman, Hon. Tunde Azeez, popularly known as Disco, who stepped down citing health challenges. Hon. Azeez, who reportedly resigned barely 100 days after taking the oath of office, had been on medical leave for several weeks, during which Ganiu Obasa served as acting chairman. His resignation has now paved the way for Ganiu to officially...
Tinubu’s Renewed Hope and the Silent Western War Against Nigeria
By Mogaji Wole Arisekola Nigeria is not dying. Nigeria is transforming — painfully, loudly, and sometimes clumsily — but it is transforming all the same. Those who look only at the surface see the hardship; those who look deeper see a country breaking free from decades of manipulation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may not be the most popular man in the country right now, but make no mistake — he is forcing Nigeria to swallow the bitter pill that could finally cure its long-standing illness. Tinubu did not inherit a country at peace with itself. He took over a nation...
Eight People Injured In A Russia Attack, Target Ukrainian Energy, As Zelenskyy Calls For More Pressure On Putin
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday as called for more pressure on to be exacted on president Vladimir Putin as Russia attack Ukraine in a fresh strike injuring eight people in the process. Zelenskyy in a statement claimed the pressure from European nations and America on Putin is not enough, calling on nations leaders’ exact more sanction on Moscow’s finances and energy trade. The Ukrainian statement read: “It was another turbulent night for Ukraine. The Russians attacked our cities with drones – a total of 135 strike UAVs. Since yesterday evening, they have been hitting the Dnipro region – 8 people...
Lagos Activates 24-Hour Traffic Control, Dismantles Illegal Structures Ahead Of Festive Season
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Wednesday night announced it has initiated a round-the-clock traffic management operation across the state, alongside a multi-agency enforcement drive targeting illegal structures in major urban corridors. The operation, termed “Operation Ember Months Stability,” is aimed at maintaining vehicular flow, enhancing public safety, and enforcing environmental standards during the increased movement that typically occurs during the festive period. LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in a statement shared on the agency’s social media pages, said the agency has deployed personnel to key traffic intersections and nightlife areas, ensuring continuous operational coverage. “This amplified presence...
Ogun State Authority Arrests Woman Over N8.5m Canadian Visa Scam
Ogun State Police Command said to have arrested a woman, Elizabeth Thamson, for allegedly defrauding three people of N8.5m under the pretext of helping them secure Canadian work visas. Her arrest came shortly after the command warned residents about the rising cases of online fraud, including fake dating sites, travel and visa scams, and other schemes used to swindle unsuspecting victims. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, revealed that the victims were deceived into believing that their visas had been approved. “The victims narrated that after undergoing biometric verification as instructed by the suspect,...
Senate Approves 14-Year-Jail Term For Sexual Harassment In Tertiary Institutions
The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years imprisonment for educators convicted of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions. The concurrence Bill, titled: “S3xual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (HB.1597),” seeks to curb a persistent pattern of exploitation in Nigerian campuses, where students, especially women, are coerced into s3xual relationships in exchange for grades, admission, or other academic favors. The bill, presented for concurrence by the Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), established clear legal standards to punish offenders and protect students from all forms of s3xual misconduct in schools. According to...
Know What It Means And Say It Right: LUMBAR
PRONUNCIATION: /ˈlʌm.bɑːr/ (LUM-bar) PART OF SPEECH: Adjective MEANING: “Lumbar” refers to the lower region of the back, specifically the area between the rib cage and the pelvis. It’s commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts, such as lumbar support, lumbar spine, or lumbar pain. EXAMPLE IN A SENTENCE: “Sitting for long hours without proper lumbar support can lead to back pain.” This word is particularly useful when writing about health, posture, anatomy, or ergonomics. Video credit: Julien’s pronunciation guide (YouTube)