Spreading violence and impunity spreading perceptions of genocide in Nigeria, UN says
Impunity in the face of repeated attacks on religious leaders and places of worship, combined with weak prevention and poor accountability, is leading victims in Nigeria to view violence as persecution or even genocide, according to a United Nations…
New wave of anti-LGBTQ laws sweeps Africa
A string of west African countries have outlawed same-sex relations in recent months, further eroding LGBTQ rights on a continent where they were already under attack. Of Africa’s 54 countries, only about 20 do not currently criminalise same-sex…
New Presidential Aircraft Presented
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially unveiled a new aircraft intended for presidential travel, a jet provided by Qatar that has become the subject of intense political debate in Washington. The aircraft, a luxury Boeing jet, was showcased as part…
Insecurity: Govs Seek Swift Establishment of State Police with Constitutional Safeguards
Faced with a persistent wave of security challenges across the country, the 36 state governors of the Federation have renewed their push for the swift establishment of state police. Operating under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the…
Omisore dedicates political structure to Adeleke’s re-election bid
The political structure of Senator Iyiola Omisore across Osun State has resolved to stand firmly in support of the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement on Wednesday, Omisore revealed that the decision is in the interest of Osun…
Senior US officials dictate memorandum with Iran to journalists
Senior U.S. officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian. Such an…
NSCDC deploys 10,000 personnel for Ekiti governorship election
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 10,000 personnel across Ekiti State to provide security during the forthcoming governorship election.
Prisoner Exchange: Obi Commends Nigeria-Ethiopia Deal, Laments Deaths of Four Citizens in Custody
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has formally welcomed the recently concluded bilateral Nigeria Ethiopia prisoner transfer agreement. While describing the cross-border legal framework as a refreshing,…
US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of FIFA World Cup
US President Donald Trump’s administration has urged European governments to adopt strict travel restrictions on people arriving from Ebola-affected African countries ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In a formal diplomatic statement of concern issued on 1…
Ukraine conflict is ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Russian speakers – Candace Owens
The goal was to remove the population of eastern Ukraine and replace it with “other people”, the US commentator has said The Ukraine conflict appears to be an “ethnic cleansing” project aimed at removing the Russian-speaking population from the country’s…