The International Association of Judges (IAJ) has admitted the National Association of Judges in Nigeria (NAJN) as a member of the global judicial body. NAJN, which will represent Nigeria in the association, was admitted during the 67th Annual Meeting of the IAJ taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mr. Tobi Soniyi, media aide to the Chief…
Taiwan’s defence ministry sounds the alarm as over 100 Chinese warplanes loom near the island. Explore the situation, including aircraft details and implications for regional stability. Tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific region as Taiwan’s defence ministry raises concerns over an alarming incursion of more than 100 Chinese warplanes near the island. Chinese Warplanes Trigger Alarm…
The United Kingdom has donated a counter-insurgency (COIN) training facility to the Nigerian Armed Forces to help enhance the reality of their training and better prepare the force for future operations. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Ndidiamaka Eze, Senior Press & Public Affairs Officer | Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development Foreign…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Saturday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo State Government and the Federal Government following the brutal mob attack that led to the killing of innocent Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. The victims were reportedly returning home to celebrate the end of Ramadan and Eid Kabir with their…
The mpox outbreak in Malawi continues to spread, with the capital Lilongwe reporting the highest number of cases, according to new figures from the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM). Since the first case was identified on April 17, the country has confirmed 128 infections, of which 104 were detected in Lilongwe. On Monday, health…
A massive wildfire in California is threatening ancient giant sequoias after flames reached the McKinley Grove, a stand of about 165 of the towering trees located in Sierra National Forest. Forestry officials said the Garnet Fire, which began on 24 August following a lightning strike, spread into the grove on Monday despite extensive protection measures,…
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (AnSIEC) has announced 29 August 2026 as the date for local government chairmanship and councillorship polls. In a statement on Wednesday, the commission’s chairperson, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, said political parties could begin collecting the election timetable and nomination forms from 28 November 2025. She explained that the exercise was…
Air Peace has reacted to a report of fraud charge by the U.S. Department of Justice against its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance/Administration, Mrs Ejiro Eghagha. In the statement on Sunday, the airline said that the matter was in court. “We understand that this may have raised concerns, and we…
The Commander, United States Africa Command (U.S.-AFRICOM), Gen. Michael Langley, has commended the approach of Nigeria in fighting insecurity in the country and its strategic leadership in the sub region. Langley gave the commendation when he paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja….
Nigeria’s fencing sensation, Inkosi Brou, remains optimistic that his dream of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is still alive. This comes in spite of his early exit in the knockout stage of the men’s individual sabre event at the 23rd African Fencing Championships. Brou, in a statement on Tuesday by the Nigerian…
