Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official, highlights that the collapse of the Assad regime is transforming regional security dynamics, particularly for Jordan and Iraq, and easing some threats to Israel while complicating the overall situation in the Middle East. Melamed points out that with Assad’s downfall, Iran has lost its foothold in Syria, hindering…
Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11 announced yesterday by the global players’ association, with Lionel Messi absent for the first time in almost 20 years. The 2024 FIFPRO World 11 is the first edition since 2006 to exclude Messi. The Argentinian,…
The South Korean Government ordered an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol. The South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Monday that the travel ban is due to the ongoing investigation into Yoon, which involves suspicion of high treason. Yoon unexpectedly imposed martial law on his country last Tuesday night, but hours later,…
The UN Security Council is to convene for an emergency session on Monday after Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster and seized control of Damascus on Sunday. The meeting, requested by Russia, will take place behind closed doors, diplomatic sources told dpa. Syrians were facing a new political reality on Sunday after rebels took…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided key insights into how Nigeria and other African nations can address their growing debt burdens and foreign exchange challenges. The Bank’s Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, Prof. Kevin Urama, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that strategic borrowing and political stability were critical for growth….
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State has promised to secure certificates for stranded Kano graduates in Cyprus. This is contained in a statement by Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Director-General, Media and Publicity to the governor in Kano on Monday. He said that Yusuf is currently in Cyprus to address the long-standing issue of the students. The…
The world must turn away from militarised approaches to security and go back to mediation, dialogue, negotiation and confidence building, says Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Türk said 2024 has been marked by horrific numbers of people killed and injured in conflict on and off the battlefield. The UN human rights chief…
Dr Nicholas Ossai, ex-member of House of Representatives says concession of defeat by the incumbent Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia to opposition candidate, John Mahama is victory for democracy. Ossai said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. He described Ghana’s democratisation process as exemplary one compared to other…
Chelsea staged a fightback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 and move clear of Arsenal in second place in the Premier League table on Sunday. With Liverpool not in action this weekend after their game at Everton was postponed due to a storm, Chelsea’s victory at Spurs lifted them to within four points of Arne Slot’s…
The French Embassy in Nigeria and the Solid 100.9 FM, Enugu, have organised an Inter-School French Language competition to foster and promote French language among students in Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition titled “Solid FM French Language Fest” is funded by the French Embassy in Nigeria under the FEF-toi…
