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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is increasingly clashing with state institutions, including the police, the domestic spy agency, state prosecutors and even the Supreme Court, NYT reports. Against that backdrop, he pressed ahead yesterday with efforts to replace a senior intelligence chief, Ronen Bar, who had helped to instigate an investigation of the prime minister’s aides. Netanyahu’s nomination of Eli Sharvit, a former Navy commander, to replace Bar as head of the Shin Bet, the domestic security agency, tests a Supreme Court order that suspended Bar’s dismissal until April 8. All the while, Netanyahu continues to oversee Israel’s longest-ever war. The Israeli military issued a sweeping evacuation order for the southern Gaza Strip, signaling that it could resume intensive assaults there. Early this today, the Israeli military said it had conducted a strike on the southern outskirts of Beirut, the second attack near Lebanon’s capital in less than a week.

Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, was found guilty of embezzlement yesterday and disqualified from running for public office for five years. The verdict could lead to new political turmoil. It effectively knocked Le Pen — France’s most popular politician, according to the polls — out of the 2027 presidential election. The decision infuriated Le Pen, an anti-immigrant, nationalist politician who has mounted three failed presidential bids. She called the ruling a “political” attempt to thwart her and vowed to fight back, though her chances of legal success are slim. “I’m not going to submit to a democratic denial so easily,” she said angrily. The court ruled that Le Pen had played a “central role” in an illegal scheme to use millions of euros in European Parliament funds for party expenses from 2004 to 2016. Le Pen was a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2017.

Barring constitutional changes, President Trump cannot run for a third term. But he has floated the idea, publicly and otherwise, and said recently that he was “not joking” about it, though there’s no real evidence that it’s possible.  Top Republicans yesterday rejected the idea of amending the Constitution to allow it. But such talk serves a purpose: it redirects attention from other controversies, and it prevents potential successors from emerging to steal his spotlight. Some observers suggest that his strategy may be to keep people guessing, and to antagonize the left.  In another news, world markets tumbled yesterday as investors braced for new Trump tariffs that would affect the U.S.’s biggest trading partners. Trump, who has promised to overhaul the global trading system, plans to unveil tomorrow what he is calling “reciprocal tariffs,” to match the import taxes and other measures that other countries apply to American exports. He has taken to calling tomorrow “Liberatio...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned of stern state action against traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to sustain current peace and de-escalation of the crisis in their communities. The Governor issued the warning against the backdrop of online reports that some faceless groups across the conflict areas are planning another round of attacks. “In the midst of sallah celebrations, I got reports of some people planning another round of conflict around Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun towns. The security agencies have tightened surveillance to ensure no attacks take place.  “The security agencies are also speeding up the interrogation of key chieftains and actors in the conflict. I will remind top leaders of the towns that the peace undertaking they are signing are not for joke. They will be held accountable. There will be accountability before the law. “The curfew we relaxed was on humanitarian grounds. As a compassionate government, we know many innocent ...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond on the successful completion of this year's Ramadan period, describing the 29-day fasting period as a divine grace for spiritual renewal. Governor Adeleke rejoices with Muslim faithfuls for the ease with which Allah makes the observance of one of the pillars of Islam, charging them to sustain the culture of giving and selflessness that characterised the Holy month. The Governor enjoins Osun people to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr to pray for enduring peace and sustainable development for Osun state and Nigeria as a whole, urging Muslims to use their respective"ground of prayers and homes to seek the face of Allah subhanawatahallah to frustrate renewed efforts of some selfish political actors to throw our State into chaos out of desperation to seize power through the backdoor." He rallies the people not to be despaired by the antics of selfish politici...

Rare public protests in Gaza for an end to Hamas’s rule — and to the war — have spread to a number of towns over the past three days. While most of the demonstrations have been small, they represent the boldest challenge to Hamas’s authority since the war began in 2023. Hamas has brutally clamped down on protests in the past. This time, its security forces have been largely absent, most likely because of the group’s delicate position with Gazans and the difficulty of mobilizing under the threat of Israeli airstrikes. “Hamas needs to go away,” said Ahmad al-Masri, who helped call for the demonstrations. “If it doesn’t, the bloodshed, the wars and the destruction won’t stop.”

President Trump’s plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on cars and parts has sent a shudder through the global auto industry. Markets in Asia, Europe and the U.S. wobbled yesterday as many automakers’ share prices fell. Trump has threatened to target the E.U. and Canada if they band together to retaliate. The tariffs on all cars, and some auto parts, exported to the U.S. are set to take effect next Thursday. Mexico, Japan, South Korea and Canada account for about 75 percent of U.S. vehicle imports.  The tariffs put Trump’s unorthodox trade theory to the test. To the president, tariffs encourage companies to move factories to the U.S., creating more American jobs. Economists say their effects are more complicated and that they could cause significant collateral damage. Mark Carney, Canada’s leader, said the U.S. was “no longer a reliable partner” and that his country would announce retaliatory tariffs next week. In Germany, whose auto industry is a huge exporter to the U.S., the econo...

DAMILOLA Omosebi popularly known as NINODI will finally release his first Single titled; HOLY SPIRIT on March 28, 2025. NINODI who has many unreleased songs to his credit decided to seek the Holy Spirit as his first companion before others will follow. He told SOJ WORLDWIDE how he started his music in the heydays while following his father to the choir practice at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Lagos. NINODI who told our Correspondent that his style of music (genre) is gospel and inspirational songs hailed from Ilutitun-Osoro in Ondo State. "Oluwadamilola, known artistically as Ninodi is a Nigerian-born gospel and more; singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Lagos but originally from Ikale in Ondo state. Nino’s love and passion for music began at a very tender age as his father who was a choir master in a C.A.C church took him to church every Saturday evenings for choir rehearsals. Though sometimes bored because his mind was mostly on the football pitch, he later fell in ...

The opposition in Turkey called for a mass demonstration to protest the jailing of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival last week, as well as for a boycott of companies said to support the president. The arrest has set off nightly demonstrations that have drawn hundreds of thousands of antigovernment protesters to the streets of Istanbul and other cities, prompting a government crackdown. More than 1,300 people have been arrested in recent days in connection with the demonstrations, the Interior Ministry said, including 11 journalists. “There’s a lot of anger about what people feel is a shift toward autocracy,” Ben Hubbard, our Istanbul bureau chief, said.

Imesi-Ile High-School (Set 2006) alumni has issued condolence message over demise of younger brother to a fellow. In a statement issued by the group read; "We're very grieved at this trying period that M.S Akande Bose, lost her beloved brother to cold of death." We prayed that God in his infinite mercy console the family and give them fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. We all know death is the end of human race as our thoughts and prayers remain with our beloved friend, sister and her families. May God repose the soul of the bereft and grant him eternal rest. To our dear friend, M.S Abosede, "We hope you remain strong and accept the will of (Almighty God), the only one who can pacify and restore back your happiness at this moment." May the supreme being shut the gate of untimely death among the families, promising youths of Imesi-Ile, Osun State and Nigeria as a whole. Signed; 'Set 2006' Imesi-Ile High-School (Alumni), Osun State, Nigeria.

  The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) will host Prince Adebayo Adeleke Banik, the Immediate past Commissioner for Local Government and Chiefta incy Affairs, at its 8th Media Parley Edition on March 24, 2025. This edition of the Media Parley will focus on critical political issues affecting the state. In a statement released by the Chairman of OOPA, Mukhtar Ajelogbon, he explained that the session will offer in-depth discussions on the political landscape within Osun State.  The event is scheduled to take place at the Osun Online Publishers Association Secretariat, located beside Terminus Hotel in the Ajegunle Area of Osogbo, starting at 1:00 pm. Prince Adebayo Adeleke Banik will address key political matters, offering valuable insights. The parley is set to provide a significant platform for discussions on the state’s political affairs and will offer the media an opportunity to engage directly with the guest speaker.  The general public can also tune in to the e...

Israeli forces were expanding their offensive in the Gaza Strip’s north and south, taking control of more territory and issuing evacuation orders for people who’d only recently returned home.  Israel’s military said it had carried out airstrikes against Hamas targets and infrastructure. The Palestinian Civil Defense in Gaza warned of “imminent danger threatening the lives” of tens of thousands in the city of Rafah. The death toll in Gaza since the war began has now surpassed 50,000, the local health ministry said, including 39 people killed in Israeli bombardments over the past day. Political turmoil: Israel’s cabinet passed a no-confidence motion against the country’s attorney general, beginning the process of dismissing her. She said the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has accused her of undermining him, sought to put itself “above the law.”

Ukrainian officials met with U.S. envoys yesterday in Saudi Arabia to discuss the possibility of a limited cease-fire in the war with Russia. Russian and U.S. representatives are scheduled to hold talks there today, times reports. The talks, in Riyadh, were expected to focus on ironing out the details of a temporary halt to strikes on energy infrastructure, which both sides agreed to last week, and on security for shipping in the Black Sea. A Ukrainian official said the Kyiv delegation might hold additional discussions with U.S. officials today. The path to a truce has been shaky, with both sides ready to continue fighting. Moscow continues to insist on maximalist positions; it has sought to assert territorial control and ensure that Ukraine never joins NATO. Kyiv has refused Russia’s demands and accused its president, Vladimir Putin, of stalling for time. Aa the attacks continue, no fewer than three persons were killed in a large Russian drone attack on Kyiv, officials said. In recent...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has assured the people of Ilobu and Ifon communities that speedy conflict resolution steps are being taken to restore peace even as he expressed directed the emergency services agency to activate its operations  Responding to a Save Our Soul message from the people of Ilobu and Ifon, Governor Adeleke said his administration has re-strategized on resolving the conflict with multiple peacebuilding options which are being unveiled and implemented. “I assure the people of Ilobu and Ifon that I am committed to securing their lives and properties. I have updated the presidency of development in the state. We are on top of the situation”, thegovernorr was quoted as saying. Meanwhile, we seek to bring to the attention of the public that old videos of communal conflicts in some parts of Osun state are being circulated by opposition elements to spread false pictures of insecurity in Osun state. While the ongoing conflict is regrettable and while all hands are on deck...

Hamas fired its first barrage of rockets in months into Israeli territory yesterday as Israeli troops expanded ground operations across Gaza, including a raid on part of Rafah in southern Gaza, the military said, as well as actions near Beit Lahiya in the north.  After the collapse of a two-month cease-fire, the fighting now looks as if it is escalating back to full-scale war. Despite street protests in Israel, the Israeli government around midnight yesterday approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ouster of the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency.

   The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) received Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the Corps Commander in Osun, at its secretariat yesterday during the 7th Media Parley Edition in the state capital, Osogbo, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Dr. Adekunle responded to inquiries from seasoned reporters by saying, "One of the security network's responsibilities is to combat insurgency in the state, rather than sitting down in office for paperwork."   Speaking about the hiring process, he barred that the security network is not a child play, Some people managed to understand the theory, but by the time we got to the actual practical, the nature of the job cannot be cheated, it was the pregnant people amongst who revealed their circumstances.  "Some women are good at handling weapons, mounting road blocks, arrest fellon, we trained them how they should enter the bush, I know that we are having the best, within timeframe result would come out.  He went on by saying,...

As Canada is threatened by President Trump, talks aimed at letting it join a project to expand the E.U.’s military industry are underway.  An agreement would allow Canada to help build European fighter jets and other equipment at its own industrial facilities. The goal is to strengthen Europe’s defense industry and offer Canada a credible alternative to the U.S. market, officials said. Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, this week visited Paris and London in his first overseas trip since taking office, calling Canada “the most European of non-European countries.” Canada has been a regular U.S. contractor, and its factories produce munitions, tanks, aircraft, technological defense systems and naval ships. A review in 2022 found that the top destination of its military equipment, by far, was the U.S. The partnership, and the E.U. initiative, will take years to bear fruit. European defense has been falling behind because of underinvestment and U.S. dominance, a situation that be...

Israeli forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip yesterday, seizing parts of a major corridor that divides it, in the most significant ground operation since the collapse of a fragile truce with Hamas. Soldiers began “targeted ground activities” along the road, known as the Netzarim Corridor, to create a “partial buffer zone” in the territory between the north and south, the military said. The operation followed wide-scale aerial bombardment in Gaza that began on Tuesday. Hamas has not responded militarily.  In Jerusalem, thousands of Israeli protesters called for a renewed cease-fire.

The Osun Online Publishers Association (OPPA) will host the Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, Dr. (Hon) Adekunle Isaac Omoyele at its 7th Media Parley Edition scheduled for tomorrow Thursday 20th March, 2025, Oriontimes reports. The 7th Media Parley Edition will focus on critical issues pummeling the security of lives and properties within state. In a statement by the association's Chairman, Mukhtar Ajelogbon, "the Media Parley will delve into security architecture of the state, with particular attention to the efforts and strategies implemented by the Amotekun Corps to ensure the safety of citizens. The media parley will take place at the Osun Online Publishers Association Secretariat, located beside Terminus Hotel, Ajegunle Area, Osogbo, at 12:00 pm, where the guest speaker will address pertinent security issues facing the state. This event promises to be an important platform for dialogue and insight into the role of the Amotekun Corps in safeguarding Osun, as well as...

During a call with President Trump, President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that he would accept a halt to strikes on energy infrastructure in Russia’s war with Ukraine, as long as both sides honored it, according to the Kremlin. But the Russian leader did not agree to a broader, 30-day cease-fire proposed by the U.S. and Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he was open to suspending attacks on energy targets, but he, too, insisted that the deal not be one-sided. “It cannot be the case that Russia attacks our energy sector, and we remain silent,” he said. “We will respond.” Putin has told Trump “that the ‘key condition’ to resolving the conflict was an end to military and intelligence aid to Ukraine by the West,” said my colleague Paul Sonne, who covers Russia. That path, he added, “would essentially make Ukraine perpetually vulnerable to Russia.” The White House said a pause on energy strikes would be a first step toward peace, but the outcome of the call with Putin s...

Israeli forces launched devastating aerial attacks across the Gaza Strip yesterday, ending a temporary cease-fire with Hamas that began in January and raising the prospect of a return to all-out war.  According to reports, No fewer than 400 people, including children, were killed in the strikes, Gaza’s health ministry said, one of the war’s deadliest single-day tolls.  The attacks came after weeks of fruitless talks aimed at extending the fragile cease-fire. The first phase of the truce expired in early March, but it had largely held as diplomats worked to broker an extension to free the surviving Israeli hostages and end the war. Of the 59 hostages still in Gaza, fewer than half are believed to be alive. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested yesterday that Israel would carry out more attacks in tandem with negotiations.  “This is just the beginning,” he said. “We will keep fighting to achieve all of the war’s objectives.” Hamas officials argued that Israel had braz...

Hours after President Trump called for the impeachment of a judge who’d ruled against his administration, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement denouncing the idea. “For more than two centuries,” Roberts said, “it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.” The judge attacked by Trump had ordered a halt to the deportation of hundreds of migrants to El Salvador. The deportation case has emerged as a flashpoint in a larger debate over presidential power and the role of courts to review how that power is applied.

Israel carried out ‘extensive strikes’ in Gaza Israel launched a large-scale attack across the Gaza Strip early this morning, its first major assault on the territory in months. It was unclear whether the strikes effectively ended the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas that took effect in mid-January. At least 44 Palestinians, including five children, were killed and more than 50 were injured, according to the Gazan Ministry of Health.  The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the strikes were in response to a “repeated refusal” by Hamas “to release our hostages.”

President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Trump are scheduled to speak by phone today, the Kremlin said, as questions swirled over comments made by Trump about their agenda. It will be the first known conversation between the leaders since Ukraine agreed to support a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, if Russia did the same.  Trump said he expected to discuss territorial issues and the fate of Ukrainian power plants with Putin, noting that there had already been talk about “dividing up certain assets.” While Trump has said he wants to broker some sort of truce as quickly as possible, Putin seems to be trying to exploit the moment to win more concessions.  Putin has not agreed to the cease-fire and has laid out conditions that could delay or derail one. Crimes against Ukraine: The U.S. is withdrawing from a multinational group created to investigate leaders responsible for the invasion of Ukraine, including Putin, a letter shows. It is the latest indication that the White...

Amidst the commencement of the raining season, Osun state government has approved modalities for the operations of tractors across farmlands in Osun state. Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Tola Faseru who confirmed the development said interested farmers are to reach out to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry or the General Manager of Osun State Agricultural Development Corporation (OSSADEC) through virtual or physical applications. He noted that the government is subsidizing the operational rate per acre to lower the cost of farm operations, explaining further that the tractors will be domiciled at the OSSADEC farm centre located across the state. Hon. Faseru who said some of the tractors are already in operation in some farmlands noted that the ministry is working to set up technical centres at designated locations for maintenance of the tractors. He narrated further that tractor drivers are being assembled, trained and retrained for seamless operation even as he explained that ...

The management of Telegraph Newspapers led by its Managing Director, Ayodele Aminu today presented award of the best Governor in the health sector to Governor Ademola Adeleke for his rehabilitation and upgrading of over 200 primary health care centres (PHCs), Imole Medical Outreach among other good governance deliveries. Presenting the award to the Governor, Mr Aminu said the good performance of Governor Adeleke is widely known to the public at home and abroad, a factor he said warranted the award particularly for the health sector. According to the media chief, “we watch with interest your passion for good governance. We note the rehabilitation of over 200 primary health care centres. Thousands have also benefited from your Imole Medical Outreach. “Your good work was noticed nationally and internationally, hence you were rated the best Governor in the South West for attention and positive delivery on primary health care. That award earned your state 500,000 US dollars. “For us at Tele...

The Liberal Party of Canada yesterday chose Mark Carney, a technocrat with deep experience in financial markets, to replace Justin Trudeau as its leader and the country’s prime minister, and to take on President Trump. Carney, who steered the Bank of Canada through the 2008 global financial crisis and the Bank of England through Brexit, has never been elected to office. He won 85.9 percent of the votes cast by more than 150,000 Liberal Party members. Carney is expected to be sworn in as prime minister early this week, officially ending the Trudeau era. But because he does not hold a seat in Parliament, he is expected to call federal elections soon. His opponent will be Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party. “America is not Canada,” Carney said in his acceptance speech, referring to Trump’s threats to annex the country. “And Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form. We didn’t ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone els...

The 1,000 successful applicants for the Osun Amotekun Corps, who have successfully passed through rigorous screening processes, will begin their three-week training camp on Monday, 10th March 2025. The training will take place at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Camp in Ede, Osun State. The selected applicants were chosen after undergoing multiple stages of scrutiny, ensuring only the most qualified individuals were chosen to join the Osun Amotekun Corps.  The successful candidates are now required to report to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ede by 7:00 AM on Monday, 10th March 2025, for the registration and documentation process. Once completed, the candidates will proceed to their designated accommodation quarters, and the training sessions will commence immediately. The training will encompass both theoretical and practical components, focusing on critical aspects of community policing and security operations. Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the Corps Commander of Osun Amo...

In a blistering social media post, President Trump directly warned Hamas militants to immediately release all the hostages being held in Gaza or face death. “Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,” he posted, adding: “This is your last warning.” Even as Trump issued his warning, officials said that the U.S. and Hamas had held direct talks in Qatar about the hostages, sidestepping separate negotiations involving Hamas and Israel over the terms of the next phase of a cease-fire in Gaza. By the numbers: The Israeli government has said that about 25 hostages and the remains of more than 30 others are still in Gaza. What’s next: The future of the cease-fire is uncertain.

Governor Ademola Adeleke today held a special briefing session with the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, affirming that there is no court order reinstating the court-sacked Yes/No council chairmen. The briefing was a continuation of the governor’s statewide consultations with elders and opinion moulders on the recent uproar on the leadership of local governments including a visit to Chief Bisi Akande at his Ibadan residence. At the meeting attended by top traditional rulers under the chairmanship of the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oodua, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, both the Commissioners for Justice (Jimi Wole Bada) and Information (Kolapo Alimi) presented the four judgements to prove to the kings that the court order sacking the chairmen remain valid and in force. Governor Adeleke in his briefing paper widely shared among the monarchs declared that statesmanship and divine intervention have saved Osun from major calamity, lamenting that “our state just survived ...

The Osun State Security Network and Amotekun Corps have officially released the names of the successful applicants who have been selected to join the Osun Amotekun Corps. The successful candidates were chosen after undergoing a rigorous selection process, which included various stages of screening to assess their physical fitness, mental readiness, and overall suitability for the demanding responsibilities of the Amotekun Corps. Applicants should check the list of shortlisted names at the Osun Amotekun Headquarters, Powerline Area, Osogbo. In an effort to further evaluate the applicants' physical endurance, the selected candidates are scheduled to participate in a 1km fitness exercise on Friday, March 7, 2025. The race will begin at the Government Secretariat Second Gate, Abeere, and end at the Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, located along the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding. For the exercise, all successful applicants are expected to appear in the followi...

As cease-fire discussions continue between Israel and Hamas, the two sides are preparing for those efforts to fail and for the conflict to resume. Hamas is collecting unexploded bombs to make improvised explosive devices, recruiting new members and replacing commanders, according to a member of Hamas’s military wing.  Israel has prepared extensively for a new, more intense campaign in Gaza, Israeli officials said. In the Gaza Strip, Palestinians are feeling the effects of Israel’s halt on the entry of all goods and humanitarian assistance, as the prices of food and other essential goods climb.  A man gave himself up as a hostage on Oct. 7, hoping to save his wife and daughters. After 500 days underground, he came home to learn that they had been killed.

  Women’s and girls’ rights are facing unprecedented growing threats worldwide, from higher levels of discrimination to weaker legal protections, and less funding for programs and institutions that support and protect women.   UN Women’s latest report, “Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing”, published ahead of the UN 50th International Women’s Day on March 8, shows that in 2024 nearly a quarter of governments worldwide reported a backlash on women’s rights.   Despite important progress, only 87 countries have ever been led by a woman, and a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or member of her own family. Digital technology and artificial intelligence spread harmful stereotypes, while the digital gender gap limits women’s opportunities.   In the past decade, the world registered a disturbing 50 percent increase in the number of women and girls living in conflict, and women’s rights defenders confront daily harassment, perso...

President Trump suspended the delivery of military aid to Ukraine yesterday, according to senior U.S. officials, who said the pause would stay in effect until Trump determined that Ukraine had demonstrated a good-faith commitment to peace talks with Russia. The order was to take effect immediately, affecting more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition in the pipeline and on order. Earlier in the day, President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to Ukraine after a whirlwind diplomatic mission that included both humiliation, by Trump in a confrontational Oval Office meeting, and a warm embrace, from European leaders. Zelensky vowed to use all diplomatic avenues to pursue an end to the war, but he said there was “a long way to go.” Russia has given no indication that it will accept any terms but Ukrainian capitulation and permanent conquest of a large swath of Ukraine — and Trump appears set on standing with Moscow. Ukrainians say they will not lay down their arms unless they receive security gu...

A six-year-old girl, Ella, fatally shot a 28-year-old American police officer last month after witnessing her mother being restrained by law enforcement. The incident occurred when Ella’s mother left her inside the car and went into a supermarket to purchase a 75-inch television. After completing her purchase, she was stopped at the store’s exit and asked to present her receipt, as per store policy. However, she couldn’t find it despite searching everywhere. She then returned to the cashier who had issued the receipt and asked him to explain to security that she had genuinely bought the television. The cashier confirmed her claim, but a security guard insisted that she must present the receipt before leaving. Frustrated, the woman attempted to leave but was confronted by the security officer and two police officers, who ordered her not to load the television into her car. She tried to explain the situation, but the officers refused to listen. They forcefully pushed her to the ground, r...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the newly appointed Director–General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, by President Bola Tinubu.  Governor Adeleke who describes Brigadier-General Olakunle as a fine and disciplined professional, said his appointment to manage the affairs of one of the nation's strategic organisation is a recognition of his distinguished military career. The Governor emphasises Brigadier-General Olakunle's capacity to achieve the mandate of NYSC by deepening national values in young people and preparing them for future endeavours, noting that the exploits of the Ile-Ogbo born officer in the military is assuring that he will excel in the new role. "I'm extremely delighted to learn of the appointment of Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the Director–General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The appointment is an affirmation of the confidence in the capac...

It is evident that any leader assuming authority in Nigeria must confront individuals who receive direct directives from malevolent forces, perceiving them both physically and spiritually to execute nefarious agendas while attributing blame to the system.  It is imperative to extend apologies to the numerous patriotic leaders who diligently strive in their respective roles to foster a better Nigeria, while those intent on tarnishing the nation's reputation persist in their endeavors.  Through extensive investigation, I have discerned that being a Nigerian abroad entails significant burdens, as many unpatriotic individuals continue to undermine the country through deceitful actions, while others are preoccupied with damaging the nation's image. However, some persons who have gone out of the country are involved in many types of activities, and if caution is not used, innocent people will face the consequences of doing business with them.  It got to the point where I starte...