Estonia’s President, Alar Karis, has made a resolute declaration about the West’s mission to curb Russia’s military ambitions. In an interview with Finland’s YLE, Karis underscored that stopping Russia is a primary objective for Estonia and its Western allies. As a neighboring country to Russia, Estonia has a unique perspective on the geopolitical tensions in the region. “As Russia’s neighbor, you must prepare for the worst,” Karis advised. He expressed doubt about any imminent changes within Russia’s political landscape, suggesting that the U.S. and Europe might have to deal with several more Russian leaders before witnessing any significant shift in…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
An 18-year-old pupil was detained in western France on Monday after stabbing his schoolteacher in the face and fleeing, authorities said. The teacher from the town of Chemille-en-Anjou in western France “suffered a facial injury that is not life-threatening”, said a joint statement from the authorities including the prefect and public prosecutor. After the attack at the Lycee de l’Hyrome on Monday morning, the suspect quickly left through the window, abandoning his weapon, according to the authorities. He was detained by gendarmes and municipal police. The officials said in the statement that the young man was not previously known to…
Forced from her home by Israel’s seven-month-long Gaza offensive, Salwa al-Masri has little hope her plight will be alleviated by a ruling from the U.N.’s top court ordering Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. “The massacres are only increasing,” she said, as she cooked a meal on an open fire outside a tent in Deir al-Balah. “They shouldn’t say one thing, while the action is something different,” said Masri, who fled her home in northern Gaza earlier in the war. “We want these decisions to be implemented on the ground.” Judges at the World Court, also known as the…
For the first time in months, sirens blared in Tel Aviv on Sunday as Hamas’ armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, launched a rocket attack on Israel’s largest city. In a statement, the Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for the rocket barrage, stating, “We bombed Tel Aviv with a large rocket barrage in response to the massacres against civilians.” The group also released a video purportedly showing rocket trails streaking through the sky. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that sirens sounded across central Israel after “eight projectiles were identified crossing from the area of Rafah into Israeli territory.” According to the…
80-year-old Yeyu Ying from China has been recognized by Guinness World Records for having the longest career as a female language teacher, spanning an incredible 64 years and 33 days. Yeyu Ying began her teaching journey at just 17 years old in a rural elementary school in Zhejiang, China. Born into a poor family in Ruian, Zhejiang Province, she chose to become a teacher to support her family. This decision marked the start of a remarkable career that has now gained international recognition. After initially retiring in February 1999 at the age of 55, Yeyu Ying founded Yuying Elementary School,…
The Benin Royal Family has announced the suspension of Professor Gregory Akenzua, an uncle to the reigning Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. This decision follows Akenzua’s legal challenge against his suspension as an enogie (duke) in the Benin kingdom. Akenzua, along with Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen and other suspended dukes, approached the court seeking to overturn their suspension by Oba Ewuare II, asserting that such authority rests solely with the state government. Professor Gregory Akenzua, a distinguished gynecologist, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, and ex-chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, is also the…
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has declared the Nigeria Air project, introduced by the Buhari administration, as fraudulent and remains suspended. Speaking during the second day of the Ministerial Sectorial update, Keyamo stated the lack of transparency and indigenous involvement in the project. Keyamo described the so-called national carrier as an “Ethiopian airline trying to fly our flag,” and not a genuine Nigerian endeavor. “It was never Air Nigeria, it was Ethiopian trying to flag our flag. It was not Air Nigeria. That is the truth. It was not Nigeria. It only printed Air Nigeria,” he…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Minister of Blue Economy, and Gboyega Oyetola, have called for the establishment of a dedicated shipping regulatory agency. The proposal was discussed during a public hearing on the Shipping Council’s Repeal and Enactment of the Shippers’ Council and Economic Regulatory Bill, held in Abuja on Monday. Represented by Sada Soli, lawmaker for Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, Speaker Abbas emphasized that the creation of a shipping regulatory agency would strengthen the newly formed Ministry of Blue Economy and foster economic development. “This re-enactment bill seeks to ensure that the proposed agency establishes an…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the owners of 635,011 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo and Ondo states to retrieve their cards. As of the latest statistics, 373,030 PVCs remain uncollected in Edo State, while 261,981 are unclaimed in Ondo State. The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which commenced today, May 27, will run until June 5, operating daily from 9 am to 3 pm, including weekends. This aims to accommodate voters ahead of the elections scheduled for September 21, 2024, in Edo State and November 16, 2024, in Ondo State. To enhance…
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated an investigation into the recent derailment of a train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, with several coaches derailing in a mountainous area near the Jere corridor. Despite the derailment, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) assured passengers that normal train services between Kaduna-Rigasa and Idu Abuja are continuing without interruption. The NSIB confirmed its awareness of the incident and announced that a team has been dispatched to investigate the cause of the derailment. “We are aware of the derailment of an Abuja-bound train from Kaduna,…
A student at Ajayi Crowther University was brutally beaten to death by a group of students at the Shepherd Inn hostel, allegedly over a stolen mobile phone. The tragic incident has led to the suspension and investigation of the hostel porter, whose identity remains undisclosed. According to Femi Atoyebi, the university spokesperson, several students have been arrested and handed over to the police. However, the total number of those involved in the fatal beating is still unknown. “For now, I think we have some, and those have been handed over to the police,” Atoyebi said during a telephone interview.…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced criticisms of three key policies of the current administration, stating that although two were necessary, their implementation was flawed, leading to negative economic consequences. Speaking at the Paul Aje Colloquium in Abuja, Obasanjo outlined his concerns and proposed solutions for Nigeria’s economic and security challenges. Obasanjo’s critique, relayed through his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, targeted the removal of fuel subsidies and the alignment of black market and official exchange rates. He argued that both policies, while essential, were poorly executed, exacerbating the country’s economic woes. He also commented on the government’s…