“After the election, I went to court, and my lawyer, late GOK Ajayi, successfully established that if the duplicated results were discounted, I won by 1.5 million votes. Late Ambassador Dende Fernandes also informed me that he had seen the election results with the Americans, and I won by a landslide. “I’m convinced that Nigerians voted for me. Clearly, the military was apprehensive about a thoroughbred civilian taking over from them and instead preferred a hybrid.”—HRM Dr. Oluyemi Falae, CFR, GCON, Former Minister of Finance & Secretary to the Military Government of Ibrahim Babangida Credit: Arise TV
Global Watchdog Finds Iran Failing To Meet Nuclear Obligations
The global nuclear watchdog’s board of governors has formally declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations for the first time in 20 years. Nineteen of the 35 countries on the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) voted for the motion, which was submitted by the US, UK, France and Germany. It says Iran’s “many failures” to provide the IAEA with full answers about its undeclared nuclear material and activities “constitutes non-compliance”. It also expresses concern about Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, which can be used to make reactor fuel but also nuclear weapons. Iran condemned the resolution...
Manchester City Announce Club World Cup Squad – Jack Grealish Left Out As Exit Nears
Manchester City have announced their 27-man squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with one notable omission — Jack Grealish. The England international has been left out of the travelling squad, as he is no longer part of Pep Guardiola’s plans. The club is reportedly eager for him to secure a move away as soon as possible. For City, the Club World Cup presents a chance to end a difficult season on a high note. The team lost their Premier League crown after four consecutive titles, were beaten in the FA Cup final, and suffered an early exit from...
Gaza Doctor Whose Nine Children Were Killed In Israeli Strike Evacuated With Son
A Palestinian doctor whose nine children and husband were killed by an Israeli air strike in Gaza last month is being evacuated to Italy with her only surviving child. Dr Alaa al-Najjar and her 11-year-old son Adam al-Najjar were scheduled to fly to Milan in northern Italy on Wednesday evening, Italy’s foreign ministry said. The boy will receive treatment for his injuries there. Alaa’s husband, Dr Hamdi al-Najjar, and nine of their children were killed after their home in the southern city of Khan Younis was struck on 23 May. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said at the time the...
Trent Alexander-Arnold Unveil As Real Madrid Player, Chooses ‘Trent’ As Kit Name
Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially been unveiled to Real Madrid fans at Valdebebas. The England international has signed a contract with Los Blancos that runs until 2031. He will wear the number 12 jersey, with his kit name simply reading “Trent.” Speaking on the decision to go with “Trent” as his shirt name, he explained: “My kit name being only ‘Trent’? It’s an easy explanation. When I travel to Europe, the three-name situation is very confusing to people. People call me Arnold, Alex, Trent… I thought, let’s make it simple. Just Trent.” Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez addressed the crowd during...
Argentine President Javier Milei Receives Israel’s Genesis Prize
President Javier Milei of Argentina received the $1 million Genesis prize in Jerusalem on Thursday in recognition of his support for Israel as it faces a mounting international isolation over the war in Gaza. Speaking in Spanish at the ceremony Thursday, Milei said: “In this difficult moment, I accompany you with a fraternal hug and a sincere ‘Am Yisrael Chai’,” using the Hebrew phrase for “the people of Israel live.” The crowd applauded and rose in a standing ovation. A statement from the Genesis Prize said Milei will donate the award to launch an initiative aimed at improving diplomatic relations between Israel...
Rescuers In South Africa Search For The Missing After Floods As The Death Toll Rises To 57
The death toll in floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has risen to 57, a government minister visiting the scene of the disaster said Thursday. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa said the flooding around the town of Mthatha in southeastern South Africa was “a real disaster and a catastrophe when we have so many people dying.” Rescue teams had earlier begun a third day of searching for missing people after floods devastated parts of one of South Africa’s poorest provinces. Authorities had reported 49 deaths on Wednesday but said they expected that number to rise as rescue teams...