The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved and released a list of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force, including both constable and specialist cadres. The recruitment process commenced with online applications from October 15, 2023, to November 26, 2023. During this period, a total of 609,886 applications were received, out of which 416,323 applicants met the requirements and advanced to the second stage.This stage involved physical and document screening conducted across the country from January 8 to January 29, 2024. After the physical screening, 171,956 applicants were shortlisted for computer-based tests administered by the Joint…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Russia has deployed yet another satellite with potential anti-satellite capabilities. Cosmos 2576, launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, is part of Russia’s strategy to maintain an arsenal of space weapons. On May 20, Ambassador Robert Wood, the US alternate representative for special political affairs in the United Nations, expressed concerns that Cosmos 2576 is “likely a counter-space weapon, presumably capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit.” The deployment of Cosmos 2576 follows a familiar pattern, echoing the 2022 launch of Cosmos 2558, which tailed American reconnaissance satellite USA 326. The US government fears that if Cosmos 2576 were to…
In Wilmington, Delaware, the highly anticipated gun trial of Hunter Biden commenced on Tuesday with opening statements from both prosecution and defense teams. A jury of six men and six women was sworn in on Monday, setting the stage for the trial of the president’s son, who faces three felony charges related to acquiring a firearm in 2018 amidst his struggle with drug addiction. Special counsel David Weiss’ office described the case as straightforward, emphasizing that Hunter Biden allegedly lied on the ATF Form 4473 by denying his drug use or addiction at the time he purchased a firearm. Prosecutors…
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, has made history by becoming Mexico’s first female president. She won the election decisively, capturing 58.6% of the vote with 73% of the ballots counted, according to official results from Mexico’s election agency. Sheinbaum’s victory is seen as a continuation of the leftist policies of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Sheinbaum, representing the ruling Movement of National Regeneration (Morena), triumphed over her closest rival, Xóchitl Gálvez of a coalition of three opposition parties, who garnered 28.4% of the vote. Jorge Álvarez Máynez of the Citizen Movement received 10.6%. Morena and its…
A jury was seated on Monday for the federal gun case against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, after intensive questioning on their views on gun rights and drug addiction. With the first lady in attendance, the 12 jurors and four alternates were instructed by Judge Maryellen Noreika to avoid discussing or reading about the case. Opening statements are set for Tuesday. Hunter Biden faces three felony charges related to a 2018 firearm purchase during his struggle with crack addiction. The charges include lying on a federal application about his drug use and illegally possessing the gun for 11 days.…
At the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Palestinian Foreign Ministry in Ramallah has applied to join South Africa’s ongoing genocide lawsuit against Israel. The court, based in The Hague, announced the Palestinian application on Monday evening. The lawsuit, initiated by South Africa at the end of 2023, accuses Israel of violating the Genocide Convention through its military actions in the Gaza Strip. Although the United Nations has not recognized Palestine as a state, its observer status allows it to make such requests. If the ICJ approves the application, Palestinian authorities will be able to participate in the proceedings. Several…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch and Hadarin Daji have eliminated terrorists’ enclaves, killing scores in Kaduna and Katsina States. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Tuesday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on terrorists’ enclave in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State between May 30 and May 31 yielded the requisite outcome. He said the strikes were executed at the stronghold of the infamous terrorist, Buharinyadi,…
The Organised Labour has decided to suspend its nationwide strike for five days to facilitate uninterrupted meetings with the tripartite committee focused on establishing a new national minimum wage. Govima had reported on the resolutions concerning the minimum wage after Labour leaders convened with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and other high-ranking government officials on Monday night. During this meeting, Akume affirmed the administration’s commitment to setting a new minimum wage exceeding N60,000. President Bola Tinubu’s administration has assured that no worker will face any consequences for participating in the strike. Additionally,…
President Joe Biden is expected to announce an executive order as early as Tuesday that would effectively shut down the US-Mexico border to asylum-seekers crossing illegally when a daily threshold of crossings is exceeded – a sweeping and controversial proposal that is likely to receive fierce pushback from progressives and immigration advocates. The executive action, described to CNN by multiple people briefed on the order, would mark a significant attempt by Biden to address head on one of his biggest political vulnerabilities, just weeks before the first presidential debate with former President Donald Trump. Trump has made hard-line immigration…
USAID Administrator Samantha Power and UK Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell convened to address pressing humanitarian concerns in Africa. The meeting stressed the shared commitment of the United States and the United Kingdom towards alleviating the dire humanitarian crises in countries such as Sudan and Ethiopia. Administrator Samantha Power emphasized the urgent need for sustained support for the humanitarian response in Ethiopia, where staggering levels of need persist amidst ongoing conflicts and crises. Notably, the United States pledged an additional $154 million in humanitarian assistance during the recent Ethiopia high-level pledging conference, signaling a significant commitment to addressing the…
In a stride towards combating poverty in Africa, the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) CEO, Alice Albright, embarked on a journey to Malawi and Zambia to celebrate remarkable progress in their collaborative efforts to alleviate poverty. During her visit to Malawi, CEO Albright, alongside His Excellency President Lazarus Chakwera, marked the initiation of the $350 million Malawi Transport and Land Compact, specifically focusing on the Chileka-Likuni Corridor Road enhancement—a pivotal step towards improving transportation infrastructure vital for economic growth. She participated in commemorating 60 years of diplomatic ties between the United States and Malawi, underscoring the enduring partnership in fostering economic…
In a move towards reinforcing international cooperation, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma met with Seychellois Foreign Minister Sylvestre Radegonde at the Fourth Conference on Small Island Developing States. The discussions underscored the shared commitment of the United States and Seychelles to addressing climate change and enhancing maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean. Deputy Secretary Verma commended Seychelles for its proactive approach to climate issues, highlighting President Ramkalawan’s leadership in SIDS DOCK, a coalition of small island nations working on sustainable energy solutions. The meeting also covered crucial aspects of maritime security, emphasizing…