Category: Politics

The Cuban government has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, warning of an imminent escalation that could have catastrophic consequences for global peace and security. In a strongly worded statement, Cuba called for the urgent mobilization of the international community to halt what it described as…

By Prince Woke The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State has assured that justice will be served following the violent attack on the Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor, who was assaulted in his office last Friday by hoodlums who forced him to resign. In a press statement released on…

By Barikui Felix The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to incorporate advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), into the training of its officers as part of efforts to align with global trends in national security and modern warfare. Outgoing Flag Officer Commanding, Headquarters Naval Training Command, Rear Admiral Istifanus Albara, made this known during a…

By Prince Woke The popular annual Eta Festival of the Úpātá people in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State ended with a call on traditional rulers to strengthen cultural ties and take proactive steps in addressing insecurity. His Royal Majesty, Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, the Úpātá III of Úpātá Kingdom, made the call during…

By Uko Okon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, that his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) is one he will never regret. Tinubu gave this assurance on Saturday during a grand reception held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, to formally welcome Governor Eno…

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyber bullying. He was apprehended on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi following petitions from female students…

By Felix Ikpotor A coalition of civil society organisations, including Social Action Nigeria, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), the International Working Group on Petroleum Pollution and the Just Transition in the Niger Delta (IWG), has declared firm solidarity with His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the…

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to a strong regional bloc in West Africa, emphasising the duty of governments and citizens in the region to safeguard the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and champion integration policies that promote economic sovereignty and industrial growth. Speaking at the opening of the maiden West African Economic Summit…

The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has introduced new strategies to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable populations in remote areas of Bauchi State by bringing essential services closer to communities. The outgoing Head of Mission of MSF in Nigeria, Adam Ousmane Ngari, disclosed this during…

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) diplomatic missions in Nigeria—including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—have pledged to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria. The commitment was made on Thursday evening in Abuja during the “Essence of ASEAN” festival reception hosted by the Malaysian High Commission in Nigeria in collaboration with the embassies of…