Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on July 24, amidst Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, according to sources confirmed by NBC News. The invitation, extended by congressional leaders at the end of May, aims to allow Netanyahu to discuss Israel’s strategies for defending democracy, combating terrorism, and seeking a lasting peace in the region. The timing of Netanyahu’s address, initially reported by Punchbowl News, follows a formal invitation from Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. However, the…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The last heroes of World War II gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. These veterans, many returning to France for the first time since the historic invasion, reflected on their bravery, sacrifices, and the enduring legacy of their actions on June 6, 1944. D-Day, known as the largest amphibious assault in history, saw thousands of American and Allied troops storm the beaches of Normandy, a turning point in World War II that led to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. For the past five years, ABC News’ “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and his team have documented…
U.S. President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a months-long congressional delay in American military assistance, which allowed Russia to make gains on the battlefield. During their meeting in Paris, following the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, Biden expressed regret for the six-month delay caused by conservative Republicans in Congress blocking a $61 billion aid package. “I apologize for those weeks of not knowing what’s going to happen in terms of funding,” Biden stated, assuring Zelenskyy that the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine. “We’re still in. Completely. Thoroughly.” Zelenskyy, drawing parallels to World…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to the West, suggesting that Moscow could begin supplying weapons to American adversaries. This threat comes in response to the U.S. and its European allies’ continued delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine. During the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin criticized the West’s military support for Ukraine, which has been ongoing since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with approximately $51 billion in military assistance since then, as per a State Department press release from May 24. Recently, President Joe Biden approved the use of…
The Federal Government has announced plans to relocate the Ikoyi Prison and several other correctional centers from urban areas to more suitable locations. This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. Minister Tunji-Ojo stated the impact of urbanization on correctional facilities, stating, “Urbanisation has eaten into the setbacks that ought to be around correctional centres in the country. Look at Suleja for example, the Suleja correctional centre that came down was only 7 metres away from the next house. Instead of what the law says, which is a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to construct multiple dams across the country in a bid to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding, according to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utserv. This announcement was made during the inauguration of a 1.2 km hydraulic drainage project at the Idye River Basin in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. The project, executed by the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), represents a step towards addressing the recurring flood challenges in Makurdi. Professor Utserv, speaking on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
King Charles III made his first overseas trip since his cancer diagnosis to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. The trip emphasized the importance of Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history, and the ongoing legacy of World War II veterans. King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal British Legion’s event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer, where the King, adorned in his Field Marshal No 4 Tropical Service dress uniform, delivered a poignant speech. He praised the bravery and resolve of the Allied forces, emphasizing the…
On June 13, 2024, the Federal High Court will decide whether it has jurisdiction to hear the case concerning the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by the Kano State Government. This case, brought by Aminu Babba DanAgundi, a former senior councillor of the Kano Emirate, challenges the legality of the Emir’s reinstatement and alleges the violation of DanAgundi’s fundamental human rights. The plaintiff, DanAgundi, contends that his removal was carried out unilaterally and without due process. His legal counsel, Barrister M. A Waziri, argued that the court possesses full jurisdiction under the relevant sections protecting fundamental human rights. Waziri…
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning on Wednesday, suggesting the possibility of transferring long-range weapons to other nations to target Western interests. Speaking at the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin’s remarks underscored Moscow’s response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to utilize their supplied arms against Russian territory. Putin emphasized Russia’s readiness to retaliate with nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is perceived to be at risk, stating, “That would mark their direct involvement in the war against the Russian Federation, and we reserve the right to act the same way.” Recent actions by the United States and Germany…
The trial of Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, continued today with dramatic testimony from Hallie Biden, his former romantic partner and the widow of his late brother Beau Biden. Hunter Biden faces three felony charges related to purchasing a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs. Hallie Biden testified about the events of October 23, 2018, when she discovered a gun in Hunter Biden’s car amid remnants of crack cocaine and paraphernalia. She recounted her panic upon finding the firearm and her subsequent decision to discard it in a grocery store trash can to prevent potential harm…
A federal judge is set to deliberate on the Department of Justice’s request to have former Trump adviser Steve Bannon commence his four-month prison term following his contempt of Congress conviction. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols will hear arguments today in Washington, D.C., as prosecutors push for the enforcement of Bannon’s sentence. Steve Bannon was convicted of contempt of Congress in October 2022 after defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Initially, Judge Nichols postponed Bannon’s jail term pending his appeal. However, last month, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld…
The House of Representatives has taken a step towards the creation of a new state in Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone. During Thursday’s plenary session, lawmakers passed a bill for the first reading to establish Orlu State. The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, representative of Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, and others, now moves to the second reading stage. The proposed creation of Orlu State would amend the 1999 Constitution (as amended), increasing the number of states in Nigeria from 36 to 37. Orlu State would be carved out from parts of Imo, Abia, and Anambra States, with…