United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has called for urgent action towards addressing violence against Christians in Nigeria. Hegseth made the call during a high-level meeting between him and Nigeria’s delegation, led by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on November 20 at the Pentagon. This was revealed in a statement released by the Office …
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers abducted during last week’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims were freed on Sunday after several days of coordinated operations involving security agencies and federal authorities. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, …
The European Union has pledged €15.5 billion to accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition. The funding aims to expand electricity access and support sustainable economic growth across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the pledge on behalf of Team Europe. It includes over €10 billion in EU-led funding, along with significant contributions …
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of possible military action in Nigeria, describing the remark as reckless and dismissive of the country’s complex security challenges. Speaking in Makurdi on Friday after a meeting with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, Soyinka said leaders must show respect when commenting on situations …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its organs will meet today, November 22, to determine the next line of action as its one-month ultimatum to the Federal Government over the unresolved crisis in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education expires. NLC’s acting Secretary-General, Benson Upah, confirmed the development in a brief chat with Newsmen, stressing …
Every December, Lagos stops being just a city; it becomes a global carnival ground. From Murtala Muhammed Airport down to Victoria Island, Lekki, and the Mainland, the city pulsates with an energy that comes only once a year. Flights from London, Atlanta, Toronto, Dubai, and Johannesburg arrive full of Nigerians in the diaspora ready to …
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State and the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora have condemned the early-morning abduction of pupils, students, teachers, and a security guard from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. The attackers reportedly stormed the school between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., seriously …
A fire briefly swept through pavilions at the COP30 U.N. climate talks in Belem, Brazil, on the penultimate day of the conference, prompting an evacuation and leaving 13 people treated for smoke inhalation. Organisers said the blaze was controlled within six minutes, but the entire venue remained closed for about seven hours as safety inspections …
UNICEF has revealed that more than 400 million children globally live in poverty, lacking at least two essential needs such as nutrition, sanitation, or healthcare. The warning comes as global funding cuts, conflicts, and climate crises threaten children’s access to critical services. The findings are detailed in UNICEF’s flagship report, The State of the World’s …
The streets of Rio de Janeiro came alive on Thursday as Afro-Brazilians celebrated Black Consciousness Day, a national holiday recognising the history, resistance, and contributions of Afro-Brazilians. Festivities included dancing, music, and the Tia Ciata procession, named after the early 20th-century cultural leader whose home became a hub for musicians shaping the foundations of samba. …
