July 3, 2025
UN Expert Calls for Global Business Boycott Against Israel
A United Nations(UN) expert has called on dozens of multinational companies to sever ties with Israel, warning that they risk being complicit in war crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, presented a report to the UN Human Rights Council, describing what she […]
Wildfires Rage on Greek Island of Crete, Forcing Mass Evacuations
A devastating wildfire has broken out on the Greek island of Crete, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people, including tourists and residents, due to rapidly spreading flames fueled by gale-force winds and high temperatures. The blaze, which started on Wednesday afternoon near the village of Achlia, has split into three active fronts in Achlia, […]
4 Dead,15 Injured in Chicago Drive-By Nightclub Shooting
A devastating drive-by shooting occurred outside a Chicago nightclub, Artis Lounge, on Wednesday night, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuring 14 others. The incident took place around 11 pm local time as attendees were leaving an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz. According to the Chicago Police Department, a dark-colored car […]
Ethiopia Completes Mega-Dam on the Nile, Seeks Cooperation
Ethiopia‘s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile River. The dam, launched in 2011 with a $4 billion budget, is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a significant source of pride for Ethiopians. According to Abiy, the dam is now complete, […]
NECO: Oyo Govt Cautions Students Against Exam Malpractice
The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to secondary school students across the state, urging them to avoid any form of examination malpractice during the ongoing National Examination Council (NECO) assessments. This caution was delivered by the Chairperson of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Oladipo Olubukola, during a two-day monitoring […]
Sowore Slams Coalition, Labels Members “Criminal Cartel” Aligned with Tinubu
The coalition of yesteryear’s criminals and yesterday’s looters is now fully merged with the one led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They are one and the same! I love that their objective is now clear — to keep Nigeria in bondage. Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has fiercely rejected calls for […]
Seven Akwa Ibom Reps Dump PDP, YPP for APC Amid Party Crisis
A major political shift has occurred in Akwa Ibom State as seven members of the House of Representatives have formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party. The defection, which took place on Wednesday, July 3, was officially acknowledged during […]
Notable Records Broken by Diogo Jota Before His Untimely Death
Before his tragic passing at the age of 28, Diogo Jota had already cemented his place in Liverpool FC’s modern history through a string of standout performances, clinical finishing, and record-breaking feats that highlighted his immense impact at Anfield. Since joining the reigning Premier League Champions from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020, the Portuguese forward […]
US-Japan Trade Deal – A Challenging Negotiation Ahead
US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about reaching a trade deal with Japan, stating, “We’ve dealt with Japan. I’m not sure if we’re gonna make a deal, I doubt it, with Japan.” Trump also claimed that Japan is “spoiled” from having “ripped us off for 30, 40 years,” making it difficult to reach an agreement. […]
LP Faction Gives Peter Obi 48 Hours to Exit After Coalition Move
Tensions are mounting within the Labour Party (LP) following Peter Obi’s involvement in a newly launched political coalition. The faction led by Julius Abure has now issued a 48-hour deadline, demanding Obi’s formal departure from the party. Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the LP banner, was one of several influential political figures […]