Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, has brushed aside speculation that US President Donald Trump intends to undermine the United Nations by creating a rival international body. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Baerbock said the United Nations existed to safeguard global peace and security, and that its inclusive structure was…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) on Tuesday resumed legislative duties after six months of suspension, declaring she owes no apology to anyone. Addressing journalists in her office shortly after the National Assembly management unsealed it, she said if the reopening was intended to compel her to apologise, “then the battle has just begun.” “I feel…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Pope Francis would be remembered for his efforts to build “a more just, peaceful and compassionate world.” “Today, the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis,” von der Leyen wrote on X, shortly after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at the age of 88. “He inspired…
The firth inbound flight of 548 pilgrims from Kano State who performed the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, en route Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flight carried pilgrims from eight local government areas. The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has rejected a lawsuit filed by an NGO accusing the Sierra Leonean government of mismanaging $14 million in funds intended to combat the 2014 Ebola outbreak in the country. The suit, brought by the Center for Accountability and the Rule of Law (CARL) and two Sierra Leonean individuals, alleged that…
The Federal Government has prohibited the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) across all public and private secondary schools in the country. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education. Boriowo said…
Khalil Al-Hayya, a member of Hamas’ political bureau said that Gaza is entering a new phase focused on removing the effects of Israeli aggression and beginning the rebuilding process. In a video message released by Hamas, Al-Hayya said, “We are now entering a new phase in our noble Gaza, a phase of construction, solidarity, and…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Oct. 1, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Monday in Abuja on behalf of the government. He congratulated Nigerians on the milestone and urged them to continue upholding the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that had sustained…
Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday rejected New Delhi’s allegation that his military received active support from longtime ally China in its conflict with India in May. Indian army’s deputy chief Lieutenant General Rahul Singh said last week that China gave Islamabad “live inputs” on key Indian positions. The “insinuations regarding external…
Nigerian cinema audiences are set for a gripping experience this autumn as The Herd, a new Nollywood thriller, hits theatres nationwide on 17 October. The release date was confirmed by FilmOne Studios, co-producer of the movie alongside Toritori Films, in a post shared on its verified Instagram page. The announcement, which included the official trailer,…
