The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has commended the 10th National Assembly for constituting the House Committee on Peace building and Social Cohesion. The Country Director of USIP, Dr Kris Kwaja, made the commendation in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. “The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, took a…
The Southern Governors Forum (SGF) has extended its condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Dikko Radda, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Barebari. The forum’s condolence was conveyed in a statement signed by its chairman, Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and released to newsmen in Abeokuta on Sunday. The forum…
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States of the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) are set for the 3rd AU-EU ministerial meeting in Brussels, Belgium. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mrs Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication of the African Union Commission (AUC). She said the meeting…
Cape Town has become a hub for Street Fighter enthusiasts as the highly anticipated release of Street Fighter 6 sparks excitement among players, both new and seasoned. This surge of interest aligns perfectly with the upcoming Red Bull Kumite, an invitational showcase that brings together the world’s top fighting game talent. In 2023, South Africa…
France has expressed its support to the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, while condemning the alleged threats against him from Iran. The French Foreign Ministry said this on Monday in a statement. On Sunday, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, said that Tehran posed no threat to…
Nigeria’s opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is facing renewed internal turbulence, as fresh reports suggest Governors Douye Diri (Bayelsa) and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers) may soon decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This would follow similar moves by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Akwa Ibom’s Umo Eno, who both switched allegiance…
Arsenal will begin the 2025/26 Premier League season with a daunting run of fixtures, starting with an away trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford on 17 August, according to the official fixture list published by the club. This will be Arsenal’s first opening match away from home since the 2022/23 season, when they defeated…
A middle-aged woman and her two children have lost their lives in a fire incident which occurred on Sunday night in Ondo State. The fire incident happened at Rainbow Street, Onipakala Junction, off Adeyemi Road, Ondo, in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. A family source, speaking under anonymity, told the News Agency…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has said that his public support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is not driven by personal ambition or political sycophancy. Speaking during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Kalu addressed recent public backlash over his outfit, worn during a…
In response to growing security concerns, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has authorised the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to address threats at motor parks and other strategic public locations. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi, who said the decision highlighted the government’s resolve…
