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By Reuters A selection of handguns are displayed at the Kittery Trading Post, Aug. 9, 2024, in Kittery, Maine.  A decades-old U.S. government ban on federally licensed firearms dealers selling handguns to adults under the age of 21 is unconstitutional, a U.S. appeals court held on Thursday, citing recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings expanding gun rights. The ruling by the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals marked the first time a federal appeals court has held that the prohibition violated the right to keep and bear arms enshrined in the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment. The appeals court had previously upheld that same ban in 2012. But that was before the 6-3 conservative majority U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling in 2022 that established a new test for assessing modern firearms laws. In New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court held that modern gun restrictions were required to be "consistent with this nation...

 By Leadership  Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State government workers have been mandated by Governor Seyi Makinde to wear attires with the touch of traditional Yoruba fabrics popularly known as ‘Aso Oke’ every Thursday. This is in addition to the existing practice where civil and public officials wear traditional attires on Fridays. A circular from the Office of the Head of Service to heads of ministries and agencies issued on January 27 explained that the policy seeks to showcase and preserve Oyo State’s vibrant cultural heritage while generating economic opportunities. It emphasised that incorporating ‘Aso Oke’ will directly benefit the local economy with local weavers, dyers, and tailors having more patronage. “This initiative sustains livelihoods, reduces unemployment, and increases income streams for artisans,” the circular stated. The government anticipated that the rising demand for Aso Oke will spur growth in the informal sector, boost tourism, and promote inclusive devel...

  By VOA (Aline Barros) FILE - And immigrant from China holds her three-year-old son and a U.S. flag during a naturalization ceremony at the New York Public Library, in New York City, July 3, 2018. Washington —  President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. has ignited a legal and political debate, raising questions about the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the extent of presidential power. The amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. “We're the only country in the world that does this with birthright, as you know. And it's just absolutely ridiculous. But, you know, we'll see. We think we have very good grounds and certain people have wanted to do this for decades,” Trump said while signing the executive order on his first day in office. The United States is one of about 30 countries that grant automatic citizenship to individuals born on their soil, including Brazil, Mexico, and Canada, among others. The...

 ...Commends him for impacting positively on many People  By Ajuzie Chizoba  Mbano Journalists Association (MJA)!recently paid a courtesy call on a worthy son of Umueze Nwaegbu, Isiekenesi in Ideato South of Imo State,  His Royal Highness,  Igwe Kelvin Etonihu Ama ( Oputaobie ). Igwe Etonihu-Ama, who is a frontline philanthropist , international businessman, expressed happiness for the visit by members of Mbano Journalists Association .  The media friendly Royal Father while welcoming the journalists added that  he likes communication because communication is a very significant tool for effective leadership.   The traditional ruler, stated that he gave more than  three Hundred scholarships to the less privileged, paved some kilometres of road ,  has up to two hundred people  in his payroll , provided solar-powered street lights and piloted youths and women empowerment of his subjects.  Igwe Etonihu-Ama, named a special chi...

  The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, established on October 16, 1945. Its primary mission is to combat hunger, improve nutrition, and ensure food security worldwide. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, the FAO operates in over 130 countries and works collaboratively with governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to achieve its goals. The organization focuses on various aspects of food security, including agricultural development, sustainable resource management, and nutrition improvement. Open Job Vacancies at FAO FAO offers a variety of job opportunities for professionals across different fields. These vacancies can range from technical positions in agriculture and food security to roles in administration, finance, and communications. Job vacancies are typically categorized into different levels, such as: Professional Positions: These require advanced degrees and experience in specific fields. General Service Positions: These are s...

 Witnessngr.com Federal Civil Service Commission headquarters in Abuja The website of the Federal Civil Service Commission of Nigeria (FCSC) and its recruitment portal are down. The development comes hours after the commission announced the commencement of massive recruitment into 70 vacant positions for 2025 into some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs. The Witness learnt that the crash may likely be due to a surge in traffic following the job announcements and forwarding of 16, 000 applications by interested Nigerians. A visit to the website, www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng, and its dedicated recruitment portal – https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng as at the time of filling this report resulted in the following – ‘”Bandwidth Limit Exceeded” and “504 Gateway Time-out”. According to ChemiCloud, “Bandwidth limit exceeded” means that the maximum amount of data that can be transferred over a network within a certain time period has been reached. This can happen when a websi...

 By Tribuneonlineng The Federal Civil Service Commission has refuted claims in various media platforms about advertised vacancies and recruitments in the commission, describing it as fictitious. The FCSC, in a statement signed by Taiwo Hassan on behalf of the commission’s Chairman, Prof Tunji Olaopa on Thursday, declared that the “information containing the Commission’s website and the name of the Director (Recruitment and Appointment) did not emanate from the Commission. It is fictitious and should be disregarded.” “Whenever the Commission officially commences any recruitment exercise, this will be publicly announced on national dailies and the Commission’s website,” the FCSC Chairman added.

By Informationng Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom’s (UK) Conservative Party, has expressed her desire to prevent Britain from suffering the same fate as her country of origin, Nigeria. Badenoch, who is the first black woman to lead a major UK party, made these comments during her first speech of the year at an event organized by Onward, a British think tank. She reflected on her personal experiences, saying, “And why does this matter so much to me? It’s because I know what it is like to have something and then to lose it. “I don’t want Britain to lose what it has. I grew up in a poor country and watched my relatively wealthy family become poorer and poorer, despite working harder and harder as their money disappeared with inflation.” Badenoch also shared her story of migrating to the UK at the age of 16 with her father’s last £100, seeking a better life. She emphasized, “So I have lived with the consequences of terrible governments that destroy lives, and I never, ever w...

By Mirror UK A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, tragically lost her life after being mauled by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy. The incident occurred  while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa in the Lazio region, according to Mirror UK. Her screams filled the night, alerting neighbours to the savage attack. Patricia, who had recently moved to Lazio from Nigeria, reportedly visited the house, unaware that her friend was not at home. She was discovered critically injured, lying in a pool of blood with deep wounds across her body after the attack. The police, however, intervened, “shooting two of the dogs to allow emergency responders to access the scene, while the rest of the pack fled after the gunfire.” Emergency medics provided immediate treatment and rushed Patricia to Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, but despite their efforts, she succumbed to severe injuries and blood loss. Patricia, a devoted mother to a five-year-old daughter...

 By Daily Trust  US President, Donald Trump has pronounced the start of a “golden age” in the United States after taking the oath for a historic second term as president on Monday, using his inaugural speech to lash out at what he described as a “broken” society that he would rescue. “The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world,” Trump said in the US Capitol, where his inauguration was held indoors due to chilly weather. Trump took the oath with one hand raised in the air, using a Bible given to him by his mother, and became the 47th president. He had travelled to the Capitol with outgoing Democratic president Joe Biden, who followed tradition by offering his successor tea at the White House. “Welcome home,” Biden had said to Trump as he and First Lady Jill Biden greeted the incoming president and his wife Melania at the White House. Trump was a political outsider at his first inauguratio...

 By AmiLoaded News The Catholic Diocese of Warri in Delta State has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties following his alleged marriage in the United States. This was disclosed in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, and jointly signed by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, and the Chancellor/Notary, Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo. The Diocese alleged that Fr. Oghenerukevwe entered into marriage with Ms. Dora Chichah on December 29, 2024, at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA. The footage of the marriage posted by the bride’s sister reportedly circulated widely on social media, prompting the church to act. “By this action, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe has incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension in accordance with the provisions of Canon 1394 §1, and I, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, Bishop of Warri, do hereby officially decree that he is suspended from the exercise of s...

By Gistnews Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has clarified that she is not connected to the $52.5 million that was recently brought back to the country from the United States of America (USA). However, in a statement issued on Sunday, Diezani, who has been residing in the United Kingdom (UK) since departing from Nigeria, asserted that the funds associated with her in the media as illicit gains actually belonged to Nigeria’s oil entrepreneur, Kola Aluko. Finally responding to the alleged recovery through her attorney, Mike Ozekhome SAN, Diezani maintained that the term “Diezani Loot” is unfounded, as she had no involvement in the circumstances surrounding the forfeiture of the funds by its rightful owner. Expressing her stance, the former minister stated that the $52.5 million originated from a vessel that was confiscated by the American authorities from Kola Aluko, which was subsequently sold, with the proceeds returned to the Nigerian federal g...

 By Mail online  Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra have separated after 30 years together, according to reports in Spain. Manchester City boss Guardiola and Serra married in an intimate ceremony on the outskirts of Barcelona in 2014 but have now decided to part ways. News of their split was first reported by Spanish outlet Sport. The couple, who met in 1994, had been living apart for more than five years after Serra moved back to Barcelona with one of their three daughters, Valentina, 17, while Guardiola remained in Manchester.  They have two other children together: Maria, 24 and Marius, 22. Guardiola and Serra, a Brazilian journalist and writer, had remained a couple despite not living in the same city and have regularly been pictured together in the years since. Sport reports that the decision to end their marriage was made in December, with only members of their inner circle aware of the split. Their trusted friends and family have also been told not to disclo...

By The Next Edition A former pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Abraham Daniel, has alleged that the miracles performed by the church’s Senior Pastor, Paul Enenche, are not real. According to SaharaReporters, in an interview with Kaa Truths, Daniel outlined his reasons for leaving the church, citing frustration with what he described as the flawed approach to “healing and deliverance.” He claimed that after each healing and deliverance service, more people seeking healing would emerge than those who initially attended for it. He described the chaotic atmosphere of the services, likening it to the panic of a stadium crowd reacting to the presence of a dangerous animal. “When people see the crowd, they do the unthinkable. It’s like hearing there’s a lion nearby; even a crippled might jump the fence,” he said. Daniel further stated that the large crowds at Dunamis services often push people to act out of desperation. He continued: “I would tell you that healing is capit...

By Peoples Gazette At least $225 million had been frozen in bank accounts run by the Obaigbenas as part of the order, which was issued by Justice Deinde Dipeolu in suit FHC/L/CS/2378/2024. Nduka Obaigbena and Femi Otedola The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has ordered all banks operating in Nigeria to blacklist media executive Nduka Obaigbena and members of his family over alleged debt to First Bank of Nigeria. The December 30, 2024, Mareva order also sought to prevent Mr Obaigbena from moving any assets linked to him from the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court. First Bank had filed a debt-recovery suit against Mr Obaigbena and his family members, including Efe Damilola Obaigbena and Olabisi Eka Obaigbena, saying they used their oil servicing firm General Hydrocarbons Limited to assume debt of about $718 million.  At least $225 million had been frozen in bank accounts run by the Obaigbenas as part of the order, which was issued by Justice Deinde Dipeolu in suit FHC/L/...

 By India.com China, Pakistan in tension as India receive offer for two 6th-generation fighter jets, not Russia’s Sukhoi-57 or US’s F-35 By joining FCAS or GCAP programs, India can access advanced technology, it might also divert resources and focus from the AMCA project. China, Pakistan in tension as India receive offer for two 6th-generation fighter jets, not Russia’s Sukhoi-57 or US’s F-35 China has rolled global defence circles’ eyes by test-flying two sixth-generation fighter jets. The introduction of these jets has increased tensions for India, which lacks even fifth-gen fighter jets. While India recently acquired the 4.5-generation Rafale jets from France, it now faces a strategic dilemma as offers to collaborate on sixth-generation jets pour in. Global Collaboration Opportunities As per a report by Bulgarian media, Germany, France, and Spain have invited India to join the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, aiming to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet. Similarly, U...

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 By Ben Ahanonu Materialism, which borders on greed and selfishness, is one perennial plague that has bedeviled man from time immemorial. The dictionary defines it as the belief that money and possessions are more important than art, religion, moral beliefs etc. A careful examination of the circumstances that culminated in the development and emergence of imperialism will expose the materialistic driving force. During his last years of captivity, Napoleon, the French imperialist, who dreamt of conquering Europe and the world opined that: “Brute force has never attained anything durable.” This evergreen remark by Napoleon resonates to date. It should be recalled that it was with brute force, inspired by materialism, that the Romans held sway in the world for five centuries, yet everything they laboured to build disintegrated in the end. According to historical accounts, the industrial revolution enabled Europe and the United States of America to produce more goods than they could se...

 By The Bureau.com Following his recent disparaging remarks against former Governor Peter Odili, a revered elder statesman and the founder of PAMO University of Medical Sciences, some Rivers State elders, acting through the Concerned Elders of Rivers State, have demanded an unconditional apology from Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Former Governor Celestine Omehia, Prince Uche Secondus, former Deputy Governor of the State, Tele Ikuru, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara, Senator Ngoji Denton West, former Minister of Transportation, Dr. Abiye Sekibo, and Senator Lee Maeba all signed the strongly worded statement that made the demand. Dr. Dam Jaja, Alabo David Briggs, Dr. Shedrack Akolokwu, Dr. Reginald Okeya, Ambassador Oji Ngofa, Emma Okah, Senator Adawari Pepple of Alabao, Ambrose Nwuzi, and Emeh Glory Emeh are among the other signatories. During a gathering at a church in Ororgwe, the elders voiced their profound di...

 By TheBureau.com.ng Nigerian Female ‘Leader Of International Trafficking Ring’ Wanted For Trafficking Girls To Dubai For Prostitution, Arrested at Abuja Airport The suspect, who is also reportedly called Christy Gold by her gang members, has been on the wanted list of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for the past five years. Uadiale Christiana Jacob, aka Christy Evan Osagie, a wanted convicted leader of an international human trafficking network has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The socialite whose network operates across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was arrested on December 31, 2024, on arrival from Dubai for new year celebration. The suspect, who is also reportedly called Christy Gold by her gang members, has been on the wanted list of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons ...

 By The Bureau.com.ng A police officer in Zambia has been arrested for allegedly releasing over a dozen prisoners so they could celebrate New Year’s Eve after he got intoxicated. The 13 suspects had been in detention near Kanyama, in the country’s south, facing charges including assault, affray, and theft. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri “forcibly seized cell keys” on Tuesday morning whilst “in a state of intoxication,” Zambia’s Police Service said in a press release on Wednesday, January 1. “Subsequently, (Phiri) unlocked both the male and female cells and instructed the suspects to leave, stating they were free to cross over into the New Year,” the police statement said. A manhunt has been launched for 13 detainees who remain at large, according to the police statement. “The Zambia Police Service reiterates its commitment to upholding law and order and assures the public that decisive action will be taken against any officer found to be abusing their authority or acting contrary ...

By  nytimespost As we enter the New Year all eyes are once again drawn to the Middle East, where there has been no peace in this Season of Goodwill. Having comprehensively defeated Hezbollah in Lebanon and emasculated Hamas in Gaza, Israel now faces a shift in its strategic focus. With the defeat of these two major adversaries, Israel’s attention will inevitably turn to the threat posed by the Houthis in Yemen. The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, have grown increasingly influential and aggressive, and their connection to Tehran amplifies their significance within the broader regional dynamics. Israel can now confront disrupting this new menace before it can gain any more momentum. The Houthis are not new players in the Middle East. A Zaydi Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged in Yemen in the 1990s, their rise has been characterized by a mix of religious fervour, military savvy, and a complex set of alliances, most notably with Iran. Their arsenal is formi...

 By BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA    When I was in my 40s, if you had told me I'd be writing this from Mauritius after months of traveling across Europe, I would have laughed. Kelly Benthall and her husband left Texas to retire early and travel the world.Kelly Benthall Kelly Benthall, 53, and her husband decided they wanted to retire early and travel the world. Part of the couple's plan for early retirement was not to leave an inheritance for their six kids. They've been traveling across Europe and Africa since August and are happy with the decision. Back then, I had a more traditional view of retirement: I would work until 65, leave a nest egg for my kids, and settle into a quieter life. But at 53, my husband, Nigel, and I quit our jobs in oil and gas, traded comfort for adventure, and hit the road. To retire early and travel, we restructured our finances and mapped out a plan to spend every penny. Deciding not to leave an inheritance for our six kids was a crucial part of the...

 By  nytimespost                               Assad Syria’s toppled dictator was allegedly poisoned in what appears to be an attempt on his life. Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Russia and are reportedly staying in Moscow, after rebels seized control of Syria. The Kremlin stressed at the time that it was Putin’s personal decision to evacuate Assad. However, the personal relationship between the two men has been described as “chilly”, with neither completely trusting the other. Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Assad was poisoned. According to the Telegram channel General SVR, Assad began to feel unwell on Sunday, saying he was having trouble breathing. The former Syrian dictator called for medical help, thereafter his health reportedly began to deteriorate further. “Almost immediately after the request, he began to cough violently and began to choke,” General SVR wrote. “Assad was giv...

 By Pulse Sports  Stanley Nwabali NFF President Ibrahim Gusau The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has reacted to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali having faced a devastating start to the new year after he announced the loss of his mother on January 1, 2025.  This tragic news follows closely on the heels of his father's death just two months prior, marking a profoundly sorrowful period for the young athlete. Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, shared the heartbreaking news via his social media account, expressing his grief as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria. The loss of his father last year was particularly poignant as it occurred just hours after Nwabali had participated in a match against Benin Republic, where he bravely continued to play despite hearing the news of his demise.  His father passed away in November 2024 and two months later the Super Eagles goalkeeper became an orphan after his mother’s shock demise. In response to this trag...