Türkiye’s President Recep Erdogan on Thursday slammed Israel, labeling it a “hatred-fueled genocide network” that is dragging the region into its worst turmoil of the century. According to him, the war launched on Iran on Feb. 28 continues to engulf the region in “blood and gunpowder,” with missiles targeting innocentContinue Reading
The U.S. Pentagon is weighing options for a potential “final blow” against Iran, including ground operations and a massive bombing campaign, according to a report Thursday. Among the options under consideration are seizing or blockading key Iranian positions, including Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub. The options alsoContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations (UN) have reaffirmed shared commitment to enhancing peace, security and stability in West Africa through strategic collaborative efforts. ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, and UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS),Continue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Gulf countries may have to take action if the current situation in the Middle East conflict persists, stressing the increased risk level. The minister, who said this on Saturday while fielding questions from journalists, said that the Gulf leaders mulled the action during aContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged Dele Momodu, an opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, to stop criticising President Bola Tinubu, who he claimed, had been his benefactor for decades. The former Minister of Aviation made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, while reactingContinue Reading
“China is ready to work with Nigeria to strengthen policy dialogue, share governance experience, and deepen practical cooperation in areas such as clean energy, disaster prevention and mitigation, desertification control, and green finance…” By Yu Dunhai, China’s Ambassador to Nigeria Balancing development with environmental protection is a major common challengeContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The United Nations has decried the slow progress in reducing child mortality as 4.9 million children still die annually before their firth birthday. Some UN agencies under the aegis of the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) stated this in a statement issued onContinue Reading
The China Government has announced plans to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid worsening humanitarian conditions linked to ongoing regional conflict. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian said the decision reflected China’s concern over the growing humanitarian crisisContinue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced a regional tour of Middle East countries from Wednesday to discuss possible steps to stop the war in Iran. Fidan disclosed this at a joint press conference in Ankara on Tuesday with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand following their meeting at the ForeignContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a swipe at Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) over his recent comments on President Bola Tinubu. Momodu had in a recent interview on Channels Television likened Tinubu’s leadership style to that of a former NigerianContinue Reading
