In this comprehensive article, we delve into the recent meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Russia, exploring the main takeaways, potential technology exchanges, and global implications. Discover the intriguing details of this high-stakes encounter. The Meeting of Putin and Kim Jong Un: A Closer Look When Russian President Vladimir Putin and North…
Just days before the U.S. presidential election, intelligence agencies in Washington are warning of targeted disinformation from Russia. The agencies blamed Russia for a video that “falsely depicted individuals claiming to be from Haiti and voting illegally in multiple counties in Georgia.” Another fabricated video falsely accused “an individual associated with the Democratic presidential ticket…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that African economies will thrive when the continent is able to lawfully share secured data. He sated this in Abuja, Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA), with the theme, “Balancing Innovation in Africa: Data Protection and Privacy in Emerging Technologies” and…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former First Lady, Chief Margaret Shonekan, on her 84th birthday, describing her as a symbol of humility, integrity and distinguished public service. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu praised Mrs Shonekan, widow of the late Head of…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has advised President Bola Tinubu to reverse the state of emergency declared in Rivers. The Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, described the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers as unconstitutional. Mohammed stated that it was…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a concerning increase in cases and deaths. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the number of reported cholera cases rose by 13 per cent and deaths by 71 per cent in 2023 compared to the previous year. The WHO reported that…
China said on Monday that Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader was made in accordance with its constitution. Speaking at a regular news conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, said China had taken note of media reports on the development and described the decision as an internal…
Several European Union leaders, including German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and French President, Emmanuel Macron, are travelling to Belgian port city of Antwerp to outline proposals aimed at strengthening Europe’s struggling competitiveness. The European Industry Summit on Wednesday is expected to bring together around 400 representatives from a range of sectors. European Commission President, Ursula von…
Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Tuesday by a large majority to ban the Russian-linked Orthodox Church. According to lawmakers, the controversial bill received a broad majority in the parliament, or Rada, in Kiev at the second reading. Out of 322 lawmakers present, 265 voted in favour of the law. In Ukraine’s fragmented religious landscape, around 10,000…
Israel threatened on Tuesday to return to war in Lebanon if its truce with Hezbollah collapses and said this time its attacks would go deeper and target the Lebanese state itself, after the deadliest day since the ceasefire was agreed last week. In its strongest threat since the truce was agreed to end 14 months…
