Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Begins After Year of Conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect in Lebanon after more than a year of fighting. It began at 04:00 AM local time today, putting an at-least temporary end to nearly 14 months of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. The deal was announced on Tuesday evening by Israel, France […]
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred agains Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami […]
Drake Sues UMG and Spotify Over Kendrick Lamar’s Hit Song ‘Not Like Us’
Canadian rapper Drake has taken legal action against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), and music streaming giant Spotify, accusing them of unethical practices to promote Kendrick Lamar’s hit single Not Like Us. The lawsuit, filed on November 25, 2024, marks a dramatic escalation in the long-standing rap rivalry between Drake and Lamar. Allegations of […]
President Tinubu Urges More Investments In Food Security, Solid Minerals, Energy And Education
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée today. At a joint press conference, in France, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential […]
Salah casts doubt on Liverpool future, expresses disappointment
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is “disappointed” by the club’s failure to offer him a new contract – and looks more likely to leave than stay. The 32-year-old, Liverpool’s top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions, is out of contract at the end of the season. Salah scored twice in the […]
Prosecutor Drops Federal Criminal Cases Against Trump
The special prosecutor who brought two key criminal cases against Donald Trump has asked judges to drop both of them after his victory in the 2024 presidential election. Special counsel Jack Smith was overseeing cases accusing Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election results and improperly storing classified documents after he left office. Trump […]
Probe For Relocated Civil Servant Payment Still Ongoing
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack has said the probe instituted by the Federal Government to identify civil servants who are still receiving salaries after relocating abroad is still ongoing. While denying that the process had been swept under the carpet, the Head of Service emphasised that they had sustained […]
Speaker, Other Lawmakers March Against All Forms of Violence Against Women
In a bid to end all forms of violence against women in Nigeria, the House of Representatives today marched from the National Assembly Complex to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. Speaking at the event, Speaker Abbas noted that women die from violence every ten minutes, across the world and promised that the National Assembly, particularly […]
Leicester Yesterday Sacked Its Manager
Leicester yesterday sacked its manager, Steve Cooper, with the Foxes just two points above the Premier League relegation zone. The 44-year-old Cooper, who was appointed in June, won just two of his 12 Premier League games in charge, and the final straw came as Chelsea won 2-1 in Maresca’s return to the King Power on Saturday. First team coach Ben Dawson will take temporary charge while the club conclude the search for a successor. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim got off to a gloomy start as Manchester United manager in a 1-1 draw at lowly Ipswich on Sunday. The result leaves United 12th in the Premier League, six points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, while Ipswich are still in the drop zone. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/developing-nations-slam-paltry-300-billion-climate-deal/
Developing Nations Slam ‘Paltry’ $300 Billion Climate Deal
Richer countries have promised to raise their funding to help poorer countries fight climate change to a record $300bn a year. However, the deal, reached at the UN climate summit COP29 in Azerbaijan, has come under criticism from the developing world as it falls well short of the $1.3tr they were pushing for. The African Group of Negotiators described the final pledge as “too little, too late”, while the representative from India dismissed the money as “a paltry sum”. The head of the UN climate body, Simon Stiell, conceded that the agreement was far from perfect. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/wicked-is-projected-to-have-the-top-grossing-opening-weekend/