France Moves To Enhance Safety Of Gaza Food Delivery
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated on Saturday that France, along with the broader European community, is prepared to support efforts to ensure the safe distribution of food supplies within Gaza. His comments come at a time of growing outrage over the tragic rise in civilian deaths at food distribution points backed by Israel in […]
Effort To Engineer Human DNA From Scratch Officially Underway
In what could mark a revolutionary turning point in biomedical science, a group of researchers in the UK has launched an ambitious project to construct the fundamental elements of human life entirely from the ground up. The initiative, which has stirred debate in both scientific and ethical circles, aims to open new frontiers in medicine […]
Zelensky: Putin Must Face Trial For War Crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday emphasized that strong transatlantic unity between Europe and the United States under Donald Trump’s leadership would be crucial to securing Ukraine’s victory against Russia’s ongoing invasion. He also renewed his call for Russian President Vladimir Putin to face justice. During his first visit to the Council of Europe since […]
Political Meeting Turns Deadly In Ivory Coast
A tragic stampede outside a major political rally in Ivory Coast claimed the lives of four individuals, a senior official from the ruling party confirmed to reporters on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a massive gathering on Sunday organized by the Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), the party of President Alassane Ouattara, […]
Bilateral Trade With Vietnam Hits $1bn – Nigerian Envoy
Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung, has announced that bilateral trade between Vietnam and Nigeria surged to a record-breaking $1 billion in 2024—marking the first time trade volume between the two nations surpassed the $600 million threshold. Ambassador Bui made this disclosure during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
CBN Mulls Risk-Spreading Through Reserve Diversification
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has signaled its intention to broaden the country’s reserve portfolio, aiming for greater resilience and stability in the face of global economic shifts. Foreign reserve diversification is a strategic move by central banks and monetary authorities to lessen dependence on a dominant currency—most often the U.S. dollar—by broadening the […]
Strikes Inflicted Blow On Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities — CIA
The Director of the CIA has asserted that recent U.S. airstrikes inflicted significant damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, claiming the operations set Tehran’s nuclear ambitions back by several years. This assessment contradicts a previously leaked intelligence report that minimized the effectiveness of the strikes. U.S. Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, has confirmed that recent […]
Victory Against Iran, A Turning Point— Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday declared what he described as a “historic victory” following a 12-day military confrontation with Iran, pledging that Israel would not allow Tehran to reconstruct its nuclear infrastructure. In a nationally televised address delivered shortly after the commencement of a mutually agreed ceasefire, Netanyahu stated, “We have achieved a […]
Passive Smoking Kills Over A Million Each Year — WHO
An estimated 1.3 million people lose their lives annually due to exposure to second-hand smoke, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report. The figure underscores the severe and often overlooked health risks posed not only to smokers but also to those involuntarily exposed to tobacco smoke in their environments. A new […]
Yelwata Killings: 28 Arrested, IGP Reveals In Briefing
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has confirmed the arrest of 28 individuals believed to be behind the recent deadly attacks in Yelwata, Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun revealed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional suspects connected to the violence, which claimed the lives of 47 people. He […]
UK Court Reserves Verdict In £55m Shell Spill Dispute
The High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division in London, has wrapped up proceedings in a £55 million legal battle against Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), over environmental damage from two major oil spills. The matter—registered as Case No: HT-2013-000028—arises from twin spills that occurred in 2008 in the Bodo community, situated […]
IG: Police Neutral, Won’t Aid Any Election Rigging
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has firmly rejected accusations that security agencies interfere with Nigeria’s electoral outcomes, describing such assertions as both unfounded and unjust. Speaking on Monday at the third National Democracy Stakeholders Summit in Abuja, Egbetokun—represented by FCT Police Commissioner Adewale Ajao—emphasized that the police operate with strict neutrality during elections and are […]