By Sabiu Abdullahi US President Joe Biden’s proclamation declaring Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility has ignited a fierce debate, stirring reactions from various quarters. Traditionally observed on March 31 to honour the transgender movement, this year’s recognition coincided with Easter Sunday, a significant Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a
By Sabiu Abdullahi King Charles III of Britain, reigning for a mere 18 months, has already set his funeral arrangements in motion amidst his struggle with pancreatic cancer. Dubbed “Operation Menai Bridge,” the monarch’s funeral proceedings are reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth II’s ceremonies, known as “Operation London Bridge.” With the monarch’s health steadily declining, insiders
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma Air Peace, on Saturday, commenced its Lagos-London flight services. The commencement came a month after it announced plans to begin direct flight operations to London on March 30 during a prelaunch forum organised by the airline in February. In November, Air Peace’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, announced that
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Saturday, lamented the huge debt inherited from his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. Sani said the state is now left with a few amounts, not enough to pay salary. He made this known while addressing a Town Hall Meeting at the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
By Sabiu Abdullahi Germany is poised to become the first major European economy to legalise cannabis for recreational use starting Monday. The new legislation establishes a framework for the cultivation, distribution, and possession of cannabis. According to the legislation, adults will be permitted to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis. Cultivation of up to
By Sabiu Abdullahi Residents of Lafia, the bustling capital city of Nasarawa State, find themselves in the throes of a severe water crisis, as access to clean and safe water becomes increasingly scarce, plunging many households into distress. The acute shortage stems from the Nasarawa State Water Board’s failure to pump drinking water for the
By Sabiu Abdullahi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has authorized the allocation of N2.5 billion in subsidies to ease the financial burden on prospective pilgrims from the state. This initiative aims to cover half of the increased 2024 Hajj fare for Muslims intending to embark on the pilgrimage. According to Alhaji Yakubu Hamza, the Commissioner
By Sabiu Abdullahi Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Nigerian military for its handling of suspects wanted in connection with the killings of soldiers in the Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement released shortly after the Defence Headquarters declared eight individuals wanted in connection with the
By Sabiu Abdullahi At least one individual has been injured following an explosion that shook Dawaki in the Bwari Local Government Area of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which occurred around 8:30 am on Friday, has raised concerns among residents and authorities alike. According to reports gathered, the explosion originated in a one-bedroom apartment
By Sabiu Abdullahi Ethiopia’s financial landscape was rattled by a recent technical glitch that led to erroneous withdrawals from the country’s largest bank. However, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has announced significant progress in recovering the lost funds, providing relief to concerned customers. Headed by Abe Sano, the CBE disclosed that nearly $10 million