Coronation By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has flayed the coronation and activities of Eze Ndigbo “Igbo Kings” in foreign countries. Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, against the backdrop of the Imeobi meeting, the highest decision-making body ofContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has banned the conferment and use of the title “Eze Ndigbo” outside Igboland, warning that violators will face sanctions to be determined by traditional authorities. The cultural group also decried continuous imprisonment of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), MaziContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Moses Rugema, has called on the global community to strengthen efforts against genocide ideology. Rugema made the appeal at the commemoration of Kwibuka 32, an annual event held to mark the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi ethnic group during the country’s civilContinue Reading
Airstrikes Airstrikes on Wednesday struck central Beirut, causing heavy casualties and widespread panic, as Israeli attacks in Lebanon continued in spite of the newly announced ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. According to a medical source, a “high number of casualties” were recorded following some of the fiercest strikes onContinue Reading
Ban Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece will ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media starting Jan. 1, 2027. In a social media post, Mitsotakis said the decision followed extensive discussions with parents and young people, many of whom expressed concerns over sleep disruption, increasedContinue Reading
War Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat against the population of Iran “unacceptable”. The pope, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the war in recent weeks, said he welcomed the announcement of the ceasefireContinue Reading
Adherence The United Nations has called on all parties to the Middle East conflict—including the Un.S., Iran, and Israel—to fully comply with the newly agreed two-week ceasefire. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the truce but stressed adherence to international law to pave the way for lasting peace. “UN Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Beijing, China, Former Chinese Ambassador to Gabon, Sun Jiwen, says China’s current rapid economic development is the outcome of decades of deliberate reforms, modernisation and opening up to the world. Sun stated this in a presentation he delivered at a two-week seminar on “Exchange of China’s ExperienceContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Moses Rugema, has called on the global community to strengthen efforts against genocide ideology. Rugema made the appeal at the commemoration of Kwibuka 32, an annual event held to mark the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi ethnic group during the country’s civilContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Africa faces mounting economic strain as global shocks intensify, driven by Middle-East conflict disrupting energy, food, and fertiliser markets, say regional economic leaders. The leaders stated this in a media briefing on Friday after their meeting on the sidelines of ECA’s 58th session inContinue Reading
