Türkiye has decided to phase out single-use plastics in line with the European Union’s acquis, aiming to further contribute to its environmental progress. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change is finalising a new regulation modeled after the EU’s Single-Use Plastics (SUP) directive. This was adopted in 2019 toContinue Reading
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Wednesday condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as well as Jordan. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, with Russia and China abstaining. Presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135 countries, the resolution emphasised “strong support for the territorialContinue Reading
Ankara’s stance regarding Iran is “clear,” said President Recep Erdogan, adding Türkiye is always on the side of peace, not war. “Türkiye stands for diplomacy, not conflict. It stands with peace and stability, not chaos and turmoil. “It seeks rapprochement, not hostility,” Erdogan added during an event in the capitalContinue Reading
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, that the violation of Turkish airspace was “unacceptable”. Fidan was speaking during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, according to diplomatic sources. During the call, Fidan stressed that the “violation of Turkish airspace is unacceptable” andContinue Reading
Turkish President Recep Erdogan has warned that the violation of Türkiye’s airspace “cannot be excused for any reason whatsoever.” Erdogan was speaking to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call discussing recent regional developments following the interception of another missile heading to Türkiye. “Türkiye will continue to take allContinue Reading
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu The late Iran Supreme Leader Ayotallah Ali Khamenei. By Emmanuel Yashim, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026 in a joint strike attributed to the United States and Israel has rapidly evolved from a controversialContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Court of Justice has pledged its commitment to ensuring the protection of the rights of women and girls across the West African sub-region through effective justice delivery. President of the Court, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, made the pledge at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration organisedContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie Former Abia Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Philips Nto, says the people spreading false allegations of academic fraud against Reps Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu are political opponents of President Bola Tinubu. Nto in a statement in Umuahia on Saturday, said that those behind the accusations wantedContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, March 8, 2026 (NAN) Women’s rights are regressing worldwide as women hold only 64 per cent of the legal rights that men enjoy globally, a UN report has found. In spite of decades of progress, the report says women and girls are still notContinue Reading
Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, highlighting concerns over the recent escalation following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. “Türkiye is closely monitoring the process that began with the attacks on Iran. “If the interventions are prolonged, they could cause significant damage to regional andContinue Reading
