Author: David Great

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his support for former US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza during a speech on Sunday. Speaking to Jewish American organizations in Jerusalem, Netanyahu emphasized that Palestinians should be given the option to leave Gaza voluntarily, without any forceful eviction. “Give them a choice. Not forcible eviction. Not ethnic cleansing,” he stated. Trump’s controversial proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, including moving them to Egypt and Jordan, has faced widespread condemnation, with critics arguing that it amounts to ethnic cleansing. Trump has previously expressed his vision for the US to take control of Gaza…

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has urged the Federal Government to investigate claims by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry that the now-defunct United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Ndume stressed the seriousness of the allegation, stating, “You can’t say it’s just an allegation; it’s more than that. That’s why the Nigerian government and the National Assembly, especially, need to look into it to investigate and verify the veracity of such a very weighty allegation.” Ndume, a long-serving member of the National Assembly, noted that…

Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay Islamic cleric, has been killed in South Africa. The 57-year-old imam, who founded a progressive mosque in Cape Town serving marginalized Muslims, was shot dead on Saturday morning near Gqeberha. Reports indicate that Hendricks’ vehicle was ambushed shortly after he officiated a lesbian wedding. Security footage circulating online shows a car blocking his vehicle as it moved away from the curb. LGBTQ: Police arrest five over ‘disturbing’ murder of trans man in New York According to police, “Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the vehicle and started firing multiple shots at…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is planning to incite chaos in the state starting Monday, February 17, 2025. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Adeleke claimed that Oyetola, in collaboration with top security officials, was working to enforce a court ruling that reversed the removal of local government chairmen elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke accused Oyetola of conspiring with the Osun State Commissioner of Police, the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the State Commandant of the Civil Defense Corps…

Real Madrid missed a crucial opportunity to extend their LaLiga lead, settling for a 1-1 draw against Osasuna in a tense encounter at El Sadar. The result keeps the title race wide open, with just two points separating the top three teams. Coming off their dramatic midweek comeback against Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti rotated his squad ahead of the Champions League second leg. Despite the changes, Madrid started strong, breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute. Federico Valverde sprinted down the right flank and delivered a low cross, which Kylian Mbappe converted with a clinical first-time finish. Osasuna, determined to…

Omar Marmoush stole the show with a sensational first-half hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. The win extended Manchester City’s dominant home record against the Magpies to 16 consecutive victories in the Premier League. Bouncing back from a midweek defeat to Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola’s side wasted no time asserting control. Their breakthrough came in the 19th minute when goalkeeper Ederson launched a long ball forward, setting up Marmoush for a composed lob over Martin Dubravka—his first goal in City colors. The Egyptian forward struck again just five minutes later,…

A late brace from substitute Mikel Merino powered Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to 15 matches and keeping them within striking distance of league leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta faced a major selection dilemma after losing Kai Havertz to a season-ending hamstring injury, adding to an already lengthy injury list that includes Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. With attacking options limited, the Arsenal boss turned to Leandro Trossard as a makeshift striker, flanked by Raheem Sterling and 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. The first half was a cagey affair,…

The Edo State Security Corps has apprehended 18 individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benin-Auchi Road. The operation, carried out on Friday near the Eguedion Camp, close to an army checkpoint, led to the recovery of 38 locally-made guns, pellets, and various charms. In a press statement on Saturday, the Corps Commandant, Friday Ibadin, detailed the arrest, explaining that officers were on a routine patrol when they spotted two armed individuals. “Today, 14th February 2025, while on patrol along Benin-Auchi Road by Eguedion Camp, close to soldiers’ checkpoint, two persons were sighted holding guns. On…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the allegations made by Tigran Gambaryan, a former Binance executive, describing them as “outrageous,” “misinformation,” and “defamatory statements” against Nigerian officials. In a press statement issued on Friday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government clarified that Gambaryan, an American, was lawfully tried in Nigeria for financial crimes. “While the Federal Government of Nigeria is reluctant to engage Mr. Gambaryan, due to the high-level diplomatic intervention that resolved his case, we are compelled to set the record straight to prevent his falsehoods from gaining traction,” the statement read.…

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has dismissed the allegations made by detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan against Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu. Omokri described the claims as a “false flag” operation meant to divert attention from revelations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allegedly funded Boko Haram. In a statement on Thursday via his verified X account, Omokri questioned the timing of Gambaryan’s accusations, pointing out that they came just an hour after U.S. Congressman Scott Perry claimed that some American officials had been channeling funds to Boko Haram. “This is a man who…