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Sudan seeks to bolster diplomatic ties with Iran

The meeting between Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed Al-Sharif and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi highlights a strengthening of diplomatic ties between...

Bauchi assembly investigates N1BN spent on children nutrition

Bauchi State is facing a critical issue with child malnutrition, despite the substantial funds allocated to address it. The investigation by the State House...

Oil exploration: Avoid actions that could lead to repeat of 90s crisis – MOSOP begs Ogoni people

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has made a strong appeal to the people of Ogoni land, urging them to...

Imo Assembly urges security agencies to fish out killers of vigilante commander

The Imo State House of Assembly is taking serious steps in response to the unfortunate murder of the vigilante commander, Chijioke Ebiri, and the...

Electricity meter by-pass: NERC increases reconnection charges by 100%

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced stricter sanctions for meter tampering, unauthorized access, and bypass offenses, reflecting a significant shift in policies...

Ribadu hands over 59 rescued kidnap victims to Kaduna Govt

It’s encouraging to see the efforts made toward rescuing the victims of kidnappings along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The handover of 59 freed hostages is...

Hamas to release 6 more hostages, bodies of 4 others

Hamas is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States, the European Union, Canada, and Israel. It is known for...

Russia, US agree to press ahead with bid to end war with Ukraine

The talks between the United States and Russia in Riyadh indicate both countries are committed to finding a way forward, despite the complexities surrounding...

789 ex-terrorists undergo de-radicalisation, rehabilitation programme

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has provided details about the ongoing De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme under the Operation Safe...

NATO must denounce 2008 membership promise to Ukraine – Russia

This statement from Russia reflects its ongoing concerns about Ukraine's potential NATO membership, which it has long opposed. The 2008 Bucharest Summit pledge has...

War: EU chief urges US to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity

The meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg in Brussels reflects the...

War: We’ll not accept Trump-Putin peace talk – Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s firm stance on rejecting any peace talks about Ukraine without their involvement highlights the ongoing tension and complexity surrounding the...

Kano sets up committee to regulate NGOs, donor organizations

The Kano State Government has formed a high-powered committee aimed at profiling NGOs and donor organizations to improve oversight, ensure transparency, and align their...

Edwin Clark: Niger Delta lost an advocate for resource control, environmental justice -Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Edwin Clark, the former federal Commissioner of Information and influential leader of...

Nigeria will miss him – Afenifere mourns Edwin Clark

The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, expressed deep shock and sorrow over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, a prominent Ijaw leader and the head...

Starmer says US ‘backstop’ needed for Ukraine deal

The ongoing discussions around Ukraine and a potential peace agreement are becoming increasingly complex, with multiple viewpoints emerging from European leaders. Sir Keir Starmer's...

Japan raises nuclear power goal in post-Fukushima shift

Japan's recent shift towards increasing its reliance on nuclear energy reflects a major policy change driven by the growing energy demands of sectors like...

All passengers survive crash landing as plane flips at Toronto airport

That sounds like an incredibly intense and frightening situation, but it's amazing that all the passengers and crew survived the crash. The fact that...

I lost my freedom as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff – Gbajabiamila

Femi Gbajabiamila’s confession sheds light on the demanding nature of his new role as Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu. His remarks...

Rwanda-backed rebels tighten grip on second major Congolese city

The situation in eastern Congo, especially in cities like Bukavu and Goma, is becoming increasingly dire. The M23 rebel group, which has gained significant...

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