Peru’s new President José Jerí refused to resign on Thursday following the death of a protester during a massive demonstration led by Gen Z activists demanding he step down. About 100 people were also injured, including 80 police officers and 10 journalists, according to authorities, who said they were investigating the shooting and killing of the protester. “My responsibility is to maintain the stability of the country; that is my responsibility and my commitment,” Jerí told the local press after visiting Peru’s Parliament, where he said he would request powers to combat crime. The protests began a month ago calling for better...
PRESS RELEASE – JAMB: A HUB OF NATIONAL COHESION
JAMB: A HUB OF NATIONAL COHESION Our attention has been drawn to a fallacious information published by Phonix.browser.com on 16th October, 2025, stating that “JAMB is no longer a prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.” We wish to categorically state that the information is malicious and preposterous, as Hon. Minister of Education Dr. Mauruf Alausa, has at no point, made such pronouncement. The misquoted statement, “Renewed Hope in Action: Federal Government Streamlines Admission Requirements to Expand Access to Tertiary Education” was a part of the federal government efforts to increase access to tertiary education in Nigeria. We therefore...
Do you know that I pledge to Nigeria my country originated from an Ogbomosho woman of intellect?👇👇👇👇PROFESSOR FELICIA ADEBOLA ADEYOYIN: THE WOMAN WHO GAVE NIGERIA ITS PLEDGE
Few Nigerians know her name, but nearly every schoolchild has repeated her words. Every morning, in classrooms across the nation, millions recite the lines: “I pledge to Nigeria my country, to be faithful, loyal and honest…” Those immortal words came from the mind of Professor Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin, the woman who wrote the Nigerian National Pledge. Felicia Adeyoyin was born on November 6, 1938, in Ogbomoso, now Oyo State. From an early age, she showed a deep love for language, culture, and education. In 1968, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (with honours) in Geography from Birkbeck, University of London....
PRESIDENCY ENGAGES PFN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON SECURITY, MEDIA REPORTS, AND NATIONAL UNITY
…….Presidential Spokesperson rejects Western media’s coordinated Christian genocidal claims Abuja, Nigeria — 16th Oct, 2025 The Spokesperson to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday met with the national leadership of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Abuja, in a strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening mutual understanding and addressing concerns over security and media narratives about Nigeria. The PFN President, His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Francis Wale Oke was ably represented by the National Secretary, Rev. Dr. David Bakare. Other PFN officials present included Rev. Steve Dangoma (Deputy National Secretary), Apostle Israel Abam (FCT...
Bangladesh Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty For Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Over Protest Killings
A prosecutor in a special domestic tribunal in Bangladesh sought the death penalty Thursday for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case involving charges of crimes against humanity in a mass uprising last year that forced her to leave the country. During the protests in July and August 2024, hundreds of people including students, security officials and political activists were killed in the weekslong violence. Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam, in his closing arguments to the International Crimes Tribunal in the capital, Dhaka, also called for former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to be sentenced to death because of the gravity of his crimes....
Nestlé Cuts 16,000 Jobs As Part Of An Intensifying Cost-Cutting Campaign
Nestlé is cutting 16,000 jobs globally as the Swiss food giant cuts costs as part of its efforts to revive its financial performance. Nestlé, which makes Nescafé, KitKats, pet foods and many other well-known consumer brands, said Thursday that the job cuts will take place over the next two years. The Swiss company also said that it is raising targeted cost cuts to 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.76 billion) by the end of next year, up from a planned 2.5 billion Swiss francs ($3.13 billion). It has been a turbulent year for the company, based Vevey, Switzerland. Last month, Nestle dismissed CEO...
The EU Unveils A Plan To Be Ready Within 5 Years To Fend Off Any Russian Attack
The European Union on Thursday laid out a plan aimed at ensuring that Europe can defend itself against outside attack by the end of the decade as concern mounts that Russia is already probing the bloc’s defenses. A top priority would be to erect drone defenses to detect, track and disable rogue drones, following a series of troubling airspace violations across Europe over the last month — some close to Europe’s borders with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. This European Drone Defense Initiative would be a key part of a broader scheme dubbed Eastern Flank Watch to strengthen defenses along Europe’s eastern border on land,...
Morocco Defeats France to Reach FIFA U20 World Cup Final
Morocco defeated France to advance to the FIFA U20 World Cup Final. They become the third African country to make it to the last two after Ghana and Nigeria. Morocco held France to a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of football. The Atlas Lions eventually went on to win via a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout. Morocco will face Argentina in the final on 20th October 2025. The last time Argentina faced an African country in the final was in 2005, where they beat Nigeria 2-1. A young Lionel Messi helped Argentina claim the title with two penalties. Morocco...
