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  For the first time, NATO has joined in Washington’s denunciations of China’s military support for Russia, accusing Beijing of enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine. In a declaration, the military alliance demanded that China halt shipments of “weapons components” and other technology critical to the rebuilding of the Russian military, the Times reports. China cannot enable the war “without this negatively impacting its interests and reputation,” the declaration said, particularly calling out China’s “large-scale support for Russia’s defense industrial base.” Potential costs were not specified, though the natural first step would be economic sanctions that barred China from parts of global markets.  The declaration also blames China for “malicious cyber- and hybrid activities, including disinformation” aimed at Europe and the U.S.   Many European leaders initially dismissed the agreement between Russia and China for a “partnership without limits” as unlikely or unrealist...

  President Biden faced more pressure to step aside yesterday, as Democrats aired concerns that he would lose to Donald Trump in November. Speaking on a news show, Nancy Pelosi, congresswoman and former speaker of the House, said that “time is running short” for Biden to reconsider, adding that she would back him “whatever he decides.”  Some other Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, have appeared to follow her lead, focusing on Biden’s past decisions to be a realist about his political fortunes and put his country first. Explicit calls for Biden to withdraw have also increased. Senator Peter Welch of Vermont became the first Democratic senator to publicly call on the president to withdraw, and Representative Pat Ryan of New York became the eighth member of Congress to publicly call on him to drop out of the race. However, President Biden has tried to silence his doubters by criticizing the Democratic “elites” whom he portrays as having turned on him,...

  Governor Ademola Adeleke has received an award of excellence from the Nigeria Education Loans Fund (NELFUND) for propelling achievement of first position by Osun state in the nationwide enrolment of beneficiary states by NELFUND. Presenting the award to the Osun State Governor on Tuesday at Osogbo, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyer said Osun came first in terms of responsiveness and filling of requisite institutional and students data among the 36 States of the federation. The Managing Director lauded Governor Adeleke for embracing the vision of President Bola Tinubu on the loan scheme, asserting that the Osun Governor represents an enviable model in sectoral push for good governance. Explaining the significance of the education loan fund, Mr Sawyer said the targetted beneficiaries are indigents students, noting that the critical step to reaching each student is credible data gathering on which he said Osun is leading other states. Responding, Governor Adeleke...

No fewer than four senior House Democrats told colleagues on a private call yesterday that it was time for President Biden to call off his campaign, reflecting mounting panic among top Democrats about the viability of his candidacy, according to people who were present for the session, NYT reports. A growing number of Democrats from across the party’s ideological spectrum are calling for Biden to drop out of the race, amid questions about his age, mental acuity and fitness for office. Some donors have grown skittish, and insiders worry that the Biden campaign’s strategy making the 2024 contest a referendum on Donald Trump has been sidetracked by the president’s poor debate performance. Pesident Biden has defiantly swatted away suggestions that he leave the race, and he spent yesterday in Philadelphia, seeking to reassure voters who helped him win in 2020 that he is still capable of overcoming Donald Trump.

  I read SOJ's seven years memoir in the field of journalism which reminds me of my rough roads too. I started fainting at a certain point due to sleepless nights. But, the day I had a better sleep with the thought I had swept the board was when the team "Governor Adeleke" met with our association and his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said, the team recognizes my brand, despite the fact that I had always love to publishes foreign stories due to my ambition to cover international event live one day. Although, the journey had just begun last year but til today, I have never engaged anyone as a staff since after 4years of operation. I shouldn't have attended Nigerian Army event after myself and Austin Peace Maker, had a lengthy conversation as first major outing because I did not wanted my associate members invited for an event whereby they won't be able to recoup money for data subscription. But after the event, I found reasons to render some services even w...

  The Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA, has congratulated Mr. Adesoji Omosebi, the former Chairman of the association and honorary Baàle Oníròyín as conferred by the prominent Nigerian Monarch, Oluwa of Kuta Kingdom,  on the occasion of his birthday anniversary on 7th July, 2024.  OOPA, In her congratulatory message by the Publicity Secretary of the association, Comrade Yusuf Idowu Abass, described the publisher of SOJ Worldwide as a dogged Journalist and astute financial expert who always fight and advocating for the development of Journalism. The group extolled Ex-Chairman's sincere love, humbleness and passion for his work, truthfulness and strong sense of integrity in what distinguished him from being average attachment.  “On behalf of the association and the good people of Osun, We wish you, Journalist per excellence, a very wonderful Happy birthday. “Today, we honor both your wonderful existence on earth and your extraordinary contributions towards rais...

  The body of the late Prophet (Elder) Timothy Kolawole Oyewale arrived Esa Oke today, sparking a wave of reflection and discussion among community members, church congregants, and individuals about his unwavering dedication to the work of God, Oriontimes reports. As the revered spiritual leader’s remains were brought home, a somber atmosphere enveloped the town. Residents lined the streets to pay their respects, sharing stories and memories of Oyewale’s profound influence on their lives. Many spoke of his tireless commitment to his faith and his significant contributions to the church. The church, where he served for decades, held a special service in his honor. Congregants expressed their gratitude for his spiritual guidance and leadership. “He was a pillar of strength and faith in our community,” said one church member. “His commitment to the work of God was evident in everything he did.” Individuals who knew Oyewale personally shared heartfelt anecdotes, highlighting his kindne...

  Chief CBN Onwuasoanya Ezendigbo, who floated presidential run in the last general election in Nigeria, has reacted to Sir Keir Starmer who led the Labour Party to a landslide victory, took over from Mr Sunak as the UK's prime minister.    Ezendigbo in his remarks congratulated the newly elected prime minister and respect the humble decision of Rishi Sunak to bow out of the job of the Downing Street. According to him, "Without Tribunal, Appeal court or neither Supreme court magic wand, both sides of the divide have come to terms with the outcome of the election results." The founder of Better Nigeria for Better People, Chief Ezendigbo, communicated that, the election that took place in the United Kingdom on the 4th of July, "Imagine how they declared the winner within 12hours whilst the outgoing PM Rishi Sunak congratulated Kier Starmer who won as people were there counting vote, no single soul was lost because of election, he stated." Nigeria has been colonize...

  Britain’s Labour Party won a landslide election victory last night, sweeping the Conservative Party out of power after 14 years. NYT reports that, the Labour Party had won 388 of the 650 votes in the British House of Commons, versus 97 for the Conservatives, in the worst defeat in the nearly 200-year history of the party.  Keir Starmer, a former human rights lawyer, will be Britain’s next prime minister. Earlier this morning, the outgoing prime minister, Rishi Sunak, conceded defeat, and he said that he had called Starmer to congratulate him. “The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight,” he said. While a Labour victory had long been predicted, the magnitude of the Tory defeat will reverberate through Britain for months, if not years.

The Founder of the Better Nigeria For Better People, Chief. CBN Onwuasoanya Ezendigbo, has lambasted the former Governor of Anambra State and the Presidential candidate in the last general elections under the Labour Party, Peter Obi, for facilitating efforts towards Nnamdi Kanu's release from detention. Ezendigbo, in a statement released on Thursday said that, Nnamdi Kanu lack power to stop insecurity in Southeast Nigeria. According to the former Presidential Aspirant, "Let's have a road map for a 2-month cease-fire agreement to demonstrate that to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) would stop insecurity. He's just a political football fan for politicians, he said." "I am challenging both the federal government and Southeast politicians with $10M (Ten Million Dollars), they should tell Nnamdi Kanu if there will be no sit-at-home, no kidnapping in the region, that will give guarantee that he has control over insecurity in the southea...

   Chief CBN Onwuasoanya Ezendigbo, has frowned against the moves by the South East Executive Governors trying to overrate the IPOB leader as someone who could bring peace into Igboland, in what he called a shameless move. Ezendigbo, who floated presidential run in the last general elections in 2023. reminds the Governor that the people voted for them to protect their lives and properties, "Let me put it straight, Nnamdi kanu is not a factor that deserves such solidarity, its a sign of weakness and frailty for 5 executive Governors from south the east to assume Nnamdi kanu is more powerful than them to curb security situation in Igboland." The Struggle for Biafra started long before now, in fact, it was before Nnamdi kanu was born on September 25, 1967. But there was never a round table discussion to resolve the issue between south east and federal government since the return of democracy in 1999.  Why would they negotiate the release of a person that destroyed the good ...