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EU Council President Charles Michel congratulated the new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in a message posted on Twitter on Sunday after an alliance of parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu. “Looking forward to strengthen(ing) the (EU-Israel) partnership for common prosperity and towards lasting regional peace & stability,” he tweeted. The European Council represents the European Union’s member states. Bennett, a right-wing Jewish nationalist, and former tech millionaire takes over at the helm of an Israeli government pieced together by an eight-party coalition. Their alliance ended Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years in power. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, ousted after 12 years Bennett, a…

Scotland’s first match at a men’s major finals in 23 years ended in anguish after Patrik Schick’s incredible halfway-line goal helped the Czech Republic inflict a deflating opening Euro 2020 defeat at Hampden. Schick’s goal, which added to his headed first-half opener, punctured a carnival atmosphere with a sharp dose of reality for Steve Clarke’s side. Around 9,000 fans witnessed the Scots strike the bar amid a glut of chances, but a first foray beyond the group stage already looks a tough ask. Scotland now go to Wembley with a heightened need for a positive result against a buoyant England,…

*Calls for aggressive reversal of negative mindsets * Organisers commend VP’s passion for the less privileged at virtual event celebrating World Albinism Day As a people, and in our communities, it is paramount to have conversations around the safety and enablement of our citizens who live with Albinism according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. He made this known at a virtual event, attended by a number of distinguished personalities including diplomats such as the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, marking the World Albinism Day themed: “Strength Beyond All Odds”, on Sunday, 13th of June, 2021. According to…

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed 12 people in an attack on Kuru community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to witness, five other locals were injured during the incident They narrated that the assailants stormed the community at about 9pm on Sunday and began to fire sporadic gunshots. Residents noted that thereafter, the gunmen went to some houses where they shot at the occupants, leading to the death of some with others injured. They said following the attack, the injured victims were taken to a primary healthcare facility within the community for medical attention.…

*VP inaugurates Nigeria’s first thrift-for-charity- ‘DASH ME STORE’ *Kemi Adeosun gets applause for new initiative supporting the vulnerable via grassroot charities One factor responsible for the impactful implementation of the Social Investment Programmes of the Buhari administration over the years is the realization that you can’t reach Nigerians if you don’t have a plan for the grassroots, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. This realization then influenced the structure designed for the SIP and is largely responsible for the successes of the programme (which is now regarded as one of the biggest social welfare schemes in the continent). Prof.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Abayomi Kamaldeen Alaka (a.k.a Awise), leader of a deadly syndicate of juju scammers that operates from a shrine at Ashipa Town, near Abeokuta Ogun State. Awise’s arrest followed a petition by a victim, Bright Juliet who lost N250m to the syndicate after she was tricked to provide money for sacrifices and invocations to heal her of an ailment. She was introduced to Alaka by Akinola Bukola Augustina (a.ka. Iya Osun) whom she met on Facebook in the course of her search for solutions to her health challenge. What drew her to…

As part of its effort to promote the country’s culture, popular education provider, Chrisland Schools held its Language, Arts and Culture Day on Friday. This event, which held in the school premises at Opebi, was themed: “One Root, Many Branches”, an allusion to the country’s rich cultural diversity The occasion featured pupils aged between seven and eleven, dressed in indigenous attires reflective of cultures from the six geo-political zones of the country. Also on display were local delicacies as well as cultural dances and dramas performed in Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba. Mr. Eric Van Der Merwe, principal of the school,…

Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has vowed to unite the nation frayed by four elections in two years of political stalemate. He said his government would “work for the sake of all the people”, adding that the priorities would be reforms in education, health and cutting red tape. The right-wing nationalist will lead an unprecedented coalition of parties backed by MPs in a vote on Sunday. He succeeds Benjamin Netanyahu, who was forced out of office after 12 years. Mr Bennett, leader of Yamina party, will be prime minister until September 2023 as part of a power-sharing deal. He…

Wives of the late Chief MKO Abiola, winner of the June 12 1993 presidential election, are likely to be put on pension, a government source revealed during the weekend. Also to benefit from the plan is Bashorun Abiola’s running mate in the historic election, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe. The idea, mooted by the Federal Government will, however, be proposed as an Executive Bill to National Assembly for passage, it was further learnt. Abiola, a billionaire businessman, won the election believed to be the freest and fairest in Nigeria history, with a pan-Nigerian mandate. But, the military government of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida…

Senator Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government is marginalizing the Southeast. Ngige insisted that the Southeast has equal representation at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, like other regions of the country. The minister, who rubbished claims of lopsided appointment by the Buhari-led government, insisted that Igbos have enjoyed key appointments in the past. He spoke at an emergency stakeholders meeting of the Association of Eze Ndigbo in the 19 Northern States and Abuja during the weekend. Ngige, however, noted some of those in the FEC do not understand how the government…