By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) UN human rights office (OHCHR) has advocated the universal abolition of death penalty, noting that 2025 saw an ‘alarming’ increase in executions in a small number of retentionist countries. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ratified by 175 countries,Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Jan. 19, 2026 (NAN) Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has attributed the sharp decline in Basmati rice prices to the escalating civil unrest and widespread protests in Iran. IREF said this in a statement on Monday, adding that the situation had created uncertainty across trade channelsContinue Reading
Oslo, Jan. 20, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Store on Monday confirmed that he received a letter from the United State President, Donald Trump, dismissing any obligation to think purely of peace. Store said that Trump also reaffirmed his desire to control Greenland. He said that the letter hadContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the inauguration of Nigeria’s first House in Davos reflects renewed seriousness, readiness and resolve to shape global economic conversations. Shettima spoke on Monday at the formal opening of Nigeria House during the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. He described theContinue Reading
Singapore, Jan. 19, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Singapore’s Changi Airport will work with multiple Chinese airlines to operate more than 600 supplementary flights to 15 cities in China from Feb. 1 to March 8. This will be more than double the number added during the same period in 2025, amid an anticipatedContinue Reading
Addis Ababa, Jan. 19, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Monday, congratulated Senegal for winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after beating Morocco 1-0 in Sunday’s final. Youssouf described Senegal’s victory as “well-earned” and the final as a “fitting and memorable” conclusion of theContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Jan. 19, 2026(NAN) The United Nations has called for stronger global media engagement on humanitarian crisis around the world, particularly the situation in Yemen. The organisation said that limited international attention is hampering awareness and support, at a time when millions face deepening food insecurity, healthContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nigeria has reaffirmed the country’s firm commitment to preserving its stability, security, social calm, and lawful reforms. It also warned against any form of foreign interference, saying such would further complicate the situation and undermine the interests ofContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Abuja, Jan. 18, 2026 (NAN) Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s continued support for Nigerian farmers under the auspices of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), saying that when farmers thrive, the nation thrives. Shettima gave the assurance at the closing of theContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Jan. 17, 2026 (NAN) Powerful forces are threatening global cooperation, United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned on Saturday at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the General Assembly in London. He described 2025 as a “profoundly challenging” year for international cooperation, stressing thatContinue Reading
