Olivia Hussey, the celebrated actress who rose to fame as a teenager in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has died aged
Houthis Vow Continued Strikes on Israel Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Houthi political faction in Yemen has pledged to escalate attacks against Israel, emphasising solidarity with Palestinians amidst Israeli airstrikes in Yemen. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a
Governor Otti Signs Abia States N750 Billion 2025 Budget into Law
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has signed into law the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, 17 days after he presented the N750,282,200,000.00 before the
Fayemi Endorses Ekiti Governor Oyebanji For Second Term, Canvasses Support Ahead of 2026 Election
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has officially declared his support for the second-term bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, commending the
Germanys President Steinmeier Dissolves Parliament, Announces National Election for February 23
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and announced new elections for 23 February, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition. Steinmeier stated
Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Detained in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been under arrest in Iran for over a week, according to Italy’s foreign ministry. Sala, a reporter for Il Foglio
Germanys President Dissolves Parliament, Announces National Election for 23 February
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and announced new elections for 23 February, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition. Steinmeier stated
Romania Detects Suspected Drone Breaching National Airspace
Romania’s defence ministry reported that its radar systems detected a small flying object, likely a drone, breaching its airspace late Thursday. The incident occurred in
Water Levy Dispute: NECA Urges Sanwo-Olu to Resolve LASWARCO Levy Dispute with Manufacturers
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to intervene in the face-off between some manufacturing companies and the
Four Drug Cartel Leaders Sentenced to 28 Years in Jail After Historic Cocaine Bust in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has gotten four drug kingpins arrested in connection with the historic seizure of 2,139.55 kilogrammes of cocaine at