The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), on Tuesday in Abuja emphasised the vital role of mental healthcare in fostering resilient and peaceful societies. Dr Chris Kwaja, USIP’s Country Director, made this assertion at the National Dialogue on Integrating Mental Health and Psycho-social Support into Peace building, organised by the African Centre of USIP in…
A tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline was triggered after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japanese islands on Tuesday morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the advisory for Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. It noted that tsunami waves of up to one meter are rapidly approaching and are expected to…
The Katsina State Government, with the support of UNICEF, has mobilised youth groups to plant 100,000 trees, to combat climate change in the state, through the Green Rising Nigeria Movement project. The project is aimed at creating Nigeria Green champions of change initiative, tagged, ‘One Movement, 100,000 Journeys’. Mrs. Stella Okafor-Terver, UNICEF WASH Programme Officer,…
Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, and the country’s low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, have cancelled their flights to and from Lebanon due to heightened risks. The decision came in response to Israel’s air strikes on Lebanon, affecting flights to and from Beirut scheduled for Wednesday, according to Haberturk daily. Currently, tickets from Istanbul to Beirut are…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought investments in his country’s beleaguered energy sector during his ongoing visit to the United States, addressing business representatives. “The primary focus was on preparing Ukraine’s energy system for the winter,” Zelensky posted on X on Tuesday morning. As a result of the war damage caused by Russia, the country…
Kebbi Government has commenced repairs of an important bridge liking the state with Niger Republic, which collapsed as a result of heavy rain at Makera, near Birnin Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ever busy road has been closed down to vehicular movement to forestall preventable consequences to humans and goods….
Chadian Ambassador to Russia Adam Bechir, on Tuesday said Russians detained in Chad, including sociologist Shugaley, will soon be released and handed over to Russian authorities. On Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow was taking all necessary measures to ensure the release of three Russian and one Belarusian citizens detained in Chad on…
The Taliban government has issued new directives to media outlets in Kabul that prohibit live broadcasts of political programmes and criticism of its laws and policies. According to the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), media outlets are now required to pre-record programmes, submit guest lists for approval, and censor content critical of the Taliban policies. Failure…
China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. During exchange of views on the…
Beijing has assured Beirut of its support in the Middle East conflict and sharply criticised Israel for launching its deadliest wave of airstrikes in decades at the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York said China is firmly supporting Lebanon in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Wang met his…
