Israeli forces are preparing for a potential ground assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip in response to an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory, while Iran issues warnings of “far-reaching consequences” if Israel’s bombardment continues unchecked. Israel has vowed to retaliate against the militant group Hamas following an assault by its fighters on Israeli towns eight Read More…
In the wake of a resounding “No” vote in a landmark referendum that sought to recognise First Peoples in the Australian constitution, Indigenous leaders are advocating for a week of silence and contemplation. The referendum, held on Saturday, aimed to amend the constitution to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the establishment of Read More…
The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called upon Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to reconsider the closure of Owode Onirin and Mile 12 International markets as a means to alleviate the ongoing economic hardship faced by many. In a statement released on Saturday, Mr. Alex Omotehinse, the National President of CHSR, Read More…
The Lagos State Government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring justice and fairness for all residents by not applying the law selectively. This pledge was articulated by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a visit to the Lekki 2 Ikota Drainage Channel corridors, where structures encroaching upon the drainage channel Read More…
In a significant move to uphold environmental standards, the Lagos State Government has apprehended approximately 30 individuals for various environmental offences. These offenders were found guilty of improper waste disposal and showing a blatant disregard for the state’s environmental laws. They are now awaiting arraignment before a magistrate’s court, scheduled for Monday. This enforcement action Read More…
(1 Kings 17:1-24) Two of the most celebrated Bible characters are Elijah the Prophet and an unnamed woman who is simply described as the Widow of Zarephath. Although one was an Israelite and the other a Gentile, both of them are celebrated in the Bible as examples that others should emulate. James said, concerning Elijah, Read More…
Let’s talk governance. There’s something to cheer for a change: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo had promised to clear the backlog of 204,332 passports outstanding at the corruption-ridden Nigerian Immigration Service within two weeks. The goal was achieved in three weeks. By Nigerian standards, that achievement is a cause for celebration. We all remember all the Read More…
The human slaughter going on in Israel and Palestine is horrendous. In the first five days of the conflict, over 2,500 human beings were slaughtered. That is 500 per day. The Israelis tried to find their feet, with many taking shelter in bunkers, while the Palestinians, whose food, fuel, water, and electricity supplies had been Read More…
The Nigerian state oil company, NNPC, has transitioned from oil swaps to cash tenders for gasoline procurement for the first time in nearly a decade, according to four reliable sources cited by Reuters. NNPC recently closed its latest tender for petroleum set for delivery in November, and two of these sources have indicated that the Read More…
During AGN’s pre-International Festival cocktail event in Lagos, the National President, Dr. Emeka Rollas, announced the unveiling of an online magazine titled “On-screen.” The primary objective of this magazine is to generate visual awareness for actors throughout Nigeria and educate the public about the roles actors play within the industry. The cover page of the Read More…
