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
By Mark Longyen Beijing (China) Prof. Qu Bo, Director, Institute of International Studies, China Foreign Affairs University, Beijing, says China aims to build a global community with a shared future through strategic foreign policy initiatives. The don stated this in a presentation delivered at a seminar on “Exchange of China’sContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has assured that Nigeria would implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) it signed with the Republic of Türkiye in January. Odumegwu-Ojukwu gave the assurance in a statement issued on Friday by Dr Magnus Eze, Special Assistant onContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says fintech, ICT and digital innovation, agriculture, and other key sectors will feature prominently at the Nigerian Diaspora Economic Conference (NAIDEC) 2026. The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja ahead of theContinue Reading
TB By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria is closing tuberculosis (TB) detection gaps, expanding access to testing and treatment, and strengthening services for vulnerable populations with the technical support from the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the UN heath agency, Nigeria’s experience shows that progress is possible when government leadership isContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen China has called on developing countries to emulate its experience in giant developmental strides over the past four decades and enhance their capacity for transformational economic growth and sustainable development. Mr Hao Wu, Deputy Director of the Executive Department, China Aid Training Programme, made this known inContinue Reading
