Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered a blunt message to Western leaders: Israel will never accept the creation of a Palestinian State, even as momentum builds across the Globe for Palestinian recognition. The statement comes shortly after the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada joined over 140 Nations in officially recognizing Palestine, a move celebrated…
In a landmark move that reshapes International diplomacy, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia on Sunday, September 21, 2025, formally recognised the State of Palestine — a coordinated decision that marks the first time major Western powers have taken such a step. The announcements were made almost simultaneously by the leaders of the three countries,…
A storm of controversy has hit Excel College, Ejigbo, after viral videos of students smoking and drinking forced the school to take drastic action — expelling the culprits and sanctioning housemasters for negligence. The footage, which spread quickly on social media, showed senior students engaging in what has been described as “reckless behaviour” on campus….
Oyo State has been ranked the best place to live in Nigeria in the newly released 2025 State Performance Index (SPI), a Nationwide report that assesses governance, infrastructure, safety, and living standards across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The SPI, published by the Centre for National Development Studies on Friday in Abuja,…
Two people were killed and four others injured on Saturday, 20th September , 2025 when an explosion rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kakuri area of Kaduna. The blast occurred at the factory’s disposal pit while specialists were destroying expired raw materials, including ammonium nitrate, primer caps, and propellants stored…
Nigeria has assumed a continental leadership role in efforts to harmonize oil and gas regulations across Africa, launching a new platform aimed at improving transparency and attracting fresh investments to the sector. The initiative, known as the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), was formally established during Africa Oil Week in Accra, where regulators from eight…
Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Fatai Quadri, for physically assaulting his wife, Rukayat Quadri, in an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The assault, which occurred on September 15, 2025, in Illese-Ijebu, Ijebu-Ode, sparked outrage after the disturbing footage showed the victim being brutalized…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has raised concern over a growing trend of young Nigerians trading their blood, sperm, and eggs for money amid rising economic hardship. Reports indicate that undergraduates and unemployed youths are turning to hospitals, private clinics, and fertility centres to sell their bodily materials as a means of survival….
President Donald Trump has rolled out sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, sharply raising the cost of hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme and unveiling a costly new “Gold Card” residency scheme. Starting September 21, 2025, U.S. employers will pay $100,000 annually for each H-1B worker on their staff, for a maximum…
The fire that engulfed Afriland Tower in Lagos on Tuesday may have lasted only a few hours, but for those who survived, the horror still lingers. Many were confirmed dead and more than 15 others still hospitalized after choking on the thick, toxic smoke released by burning inverters inside the six-storey building. Emergency officials say…
