ISRAELI PM, Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Conditions To End Gaza War In Exchange For Release Of Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’ conditions for an end to the Gaza war in exchange for the release of hostages held there, labeling such a prospect as “surrender.” In order to release the remaining hostages, Netanyahu said…
India Prime Minister Opens Hindu Temple On Razed Mosque Site
India’s PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya. The temple replaces a 16th-Century mosque razed by Hindu mobs in 1992. The demolition had sparked nationwide riots in which nearly…
Reggae Singer Pluto Shervington Dead At 73
Pluto Shervington Reggae singer Pluto Shervington, known for his humorous songs invoking the quaint peculiarities of Jamaican culture, is dead at the age of 73. The entertainer reportedly died at a hospital in Florida, United States on Friday morning. The…
Nigeria’s poverty reduced by seven per cent – World Bank
The World Bank has estimated that improved access to internet coverage over three years led to a seven per cent reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. This was disclosed in a new brief titled, “Digital transformation drives development…
Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race and backs Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump. He quit ahead of the Republican primary election in New Hampshire, where he was polling in the single digits. Mr DeSantis was once considered…
Malia Obama Makes Her Red Carpet Debut at Sundance Film Festival
The elder daughter of former President Barack Obama is a screenwriter and director now. First daughter turned filmmaker Malia Obama has arrived at Sundance. The elder child of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama jumped into the…
Army announces commencement of application for Direct Short Service
The Nigerian Army, on Friday, announced the commencement of online application for 2024 Direct Short Service Commission Course. A terse statement posted on its official Facebook page, said that the application exercise would end on February 23, urging eligible applicants…
Comedian AY Makun’s wife Mabel alleges threats to life
Mabel Makun, the wife of the popular stand-up comedian, AY Makun, has expressed concern about alleged threats to her life from an undisclosed individual. In a brief post on her official Instagram account on Thursday, January 18, 2024, the interior…
Nigerian Woman Abigail Marshall Katung Appointed Lord Mayor Of Leeds
Nigerian woman Abigail Marshall Katung, has been appointed Lord Mayor of Leeds. Studiocb55news reports that a Nigerian woman, Abigail Marshall Katung, has been elected as the Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom. The councillor from the Labour and…
Movie featuring Jay-Z alongside Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold set to premiere in Nigerian cinemas in April
Three Nigerians star in this international movie project. The Hollywood film, The Book Of Clearance which features soundtracks from Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold will hit Nigerians cinemas in April this year. Following news of their feature on the movie’s…