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Gerard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault on Film Set
Famed French actor Gerard Depardieu has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women during a 2021 film shoot, receiving an 18-month suspended prison sentence from a Paris court on…
Man Held Over Suspected Arson at Homes Linked to UK PM Starmer
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a string of fires at properties reportedly connected to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer,…
Schools Reopen in India, Pakistan Amid Ceasefire Calm
Schools across India and Pakistan have reopened following a ceasefire agreement that brought a pause to recent hostilities, offering a glimpse of hope to border communities long affected by…
LASEMA Responds to Over 8,500 Emergencies Since 2019 — Oke-Osanyintolu
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has announced that it has responded to a total of 8,585 emergency incidents across the state since 2019.
The Permanent Secretary of…
FRSC Targets Crash-Free Highways, Seeks Motorists’ Cooperation
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for the cooperation and support of motorists to help bring an end to the spate of road traffic crashes on Nigerian highways.…
FRSC Vows Crackdown on Helmet Defaulters in Oyo, Targets Safer Streets for…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has pledged to intensify enforcement of helmet use among motorcyclists and their passengers, as part of efforts to improve road…
New Dawn for Nigerian Shipowners as NIMASA Flags Off CVFF Disbursement via 12 Banks
In a move poised to reshape Nigeria’s maritime industry, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has selected 12 Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs) to commence the…
UK Reduces Post-Study Work Visa for International Graduates from 5 Years to 18 Months
The United Kingdom has officially reduced the duration of its post-study work visa for international graduates from five years to 18 months, a significant policy shift that may impact…
India Reopens 32 Airports After Ceasefire Eases Tensions With Pakistan
India reopened 32 airports on Monday after a weekend ceasefire with Pakistan brought an end to the most intense cross-border fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in over two…
German President Presses Israel to Lift Gaza Aid Blockade, Urges Swift Humanitarian…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on Israel to urgently lift its blockade on Gaza and allow the swift delivery of humanitarian aid, amid rising concerns…