According to reports on Saturday, a representative for China’s Ministry of Defence Stated that Beijing is “ready to intervene” if the United States or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) decides to launch an attack on Russia. The statement, which surfaced on Saturday through the Telegram channel WW3.INFO Battlefield Research, stated China’s willingness to enter the fray should circumstances demand. The statement was made following Sweden’s recent official admission into NATO, which has had a major impact on the geopolitical environment, particularly in relation to Russia. The ongoing friction between NATO and the Kremlin has intensified in recent months, with…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has sounded the alarm regarding a nefarious scheme targeting retired judges across Nigeria, aimed at defrauding them of their entitled retirement benefits. In a statement released on Sunday, the NJC expressed its concern over reports of fraudsters inundating retired judges with deceptive phone calls, falsely claiming to expedite the processing of their retirement benefits in exchange for various sums of money. The NJC, through its Director of Information, Soji Oye, stated its complete disassociation from such fraudulent activities, warning retired judicial officers to remain vigilant and not succumb to the ploys of scammers.…
Thousands of people turned up at polling stations across Russia on Sunday to take part in what the anti-Kremlin opposition said was a peaceful but symbolic political protest against the re-election of President Vladimir Putin. In an action called “Noon against Putin”, Russians who oppose the veteran Kremlin leader went to their local polling station at midday to either spoil their ballot paper in protest or to vote for one of the three candidates standing against Putin, who is widely expected to win by a landslide. Others had vowed to scrawl the name of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who…
Experts in Nigeria’s aviation sector have shed light on the likelihood of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintaining its travel restrictions against Nigeria, stating potential challenges in restoring diplomatic relations between the two nations in the near future. According to insights provided to THISDAY by industry experts, the decision to uphold the diplomatic impasse stems from the UAE’s strategic realignment, prioritizing visitors who align with their vision of fostering peace and maintaining a crime-free society. Nigerian travelers have faced scrutiny due to past incidents, including instances of violence and criminal activities, tarnishing the UAE’s desired image as a leading…
President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has issued a stark warning regarding the precarious state of food security in Nigeria, attributing it to the pervasive insecurity gripping the nation. Archbishop Ugorji voiced his concerns while inaugurating a week-long training and empowerment workshop on agriculture in Aboh Mbaise, aptly titled “it’s farm o’clock for Mbaise people.” Highlighting the nexus between insecurity and food production, Archbishop Ugorji lamented that farmers’ inability to access their lands due to security challenges has led to a decline in food production, exacerbating hunger across the country.…
The Anambra State Police Command has commenced a thorough investigation into the brazen attack on the office of the Anambra State Vigilante Service in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, saw yet-to-be-identified gunmen invading the premises and setting one of the buildings ablaze. Furthermore, they mercilessly set ablaze a vigilant operative who was inside one of the parked vehicles in front of the office, resulting in both the man and the vehicle being engulfed in flames. According to the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, Aderemi…
Amid global efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from Chinese dominance and reduce reliance on Russian resources, the United States is turning its focus to Africa, according to statements made by US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo. In an interview on Thursday, Adeyemo stated Africa’s potential to alleviate the stranglehold China holds on battery metals and decrease Russia’s influence over other mineral markets. This arises as Western nations seek to untangle their economies from Russian and Chinese supply chains, prompted by fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and Moscow’s war in Ukraine. “We don’t want to be…
Nigerian past leaders from various spheres of society are set to converge in Lagos for a National Dialogue on Monday, March 18, to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2014 National Confab. Organized by The Patriots, the event aims to honor the late Prof Ben Nwabueze SAN, a champion for constitutional discourse, and to set an agenda for the federal government’s constitution review process. This was disclosed through a press statement signed by Prof Anthony Kila on Saturday for Patriots Organising Committee. The statement reads; Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Emeka Anyaoku, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Wole Soyinka, TY Danjuma, Ango Abdullahi,…
The presence of Chinese workers in Africa has dwindled to its lowest point in more than ten years, according to recent data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics. From a peak of 263,696 workers in 2015, the number plummeted to 88,371 in 2022, marking a huge decline. Analysts attribute this decline to various factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to Chinese workers leaving Africa temporarily, with the country reopening its doors only in early 2023. Additionally, economic factors such as oil prices and the scaling back of China’s Belt and Road Initiative have contributed to the…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the chairman of the Edo State People Democratic Party, Tony Aziegbemi, along Idaro Street, off Country Home Road, Benin, Edo State. Aziegbemi was reportedly abducted around 11 pm on Friday while he was leaving a meeting at the Government House and heading home in his vehicle. The incident occurred in the presence of his driver, who recounted the harrowing experience. According to the driver, they noticed a car trailing them as they left the Government House, prompting him to take a diversion. However, the same cars appeared behind them at a speed breaker,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has received approval from President Bola Tinubu to start nationwide electronic registration of its members. The approval was disclosed during a gathering at the APC headquarters in Abuja, where the National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, welcomed 33 state chairmen of the party. Ganduje disclosed President Tinubu’s satisfaction with the state chairmen’s performance and emphasized the importance of electronic registration to consolidate the party’s membership strength. Dr. Ganduje further elaborated on the progress made in the e-registration process, revealing plans to extend the initiative to grassroots levels across the nation. He urged the involvement of state…
Tunisian authorities launched a rescue operation on Friday after a migrant boat capsized off the southeastern coast of Tunisia. The National Guard reported that 34 migrants were rescued, while tragically, two bodies were recovered from the waters. According to the National Guard’s statement, survivors revealed that there were originally 70 individuals on board before the vessel overturned. Currently, 34 people are still missing, prompting ongoing search efforts by the authorities. “The floating units of the National Guard in Zarzis (southeastern Tunisia) were able to intercept a crossing attempt of the maritime border, rescuing 34 passengers of different nationalities and recovering…