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he United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to anti-corruption and democratic accountability, stating that individuals involved in corrupt activities may be barred from entering the U.S., regardless of their social, political, or economic status. The statement was made via the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on…
U.S. President Donald Trump made a provocative return to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, using his first appearance since his White House comeback to sharply criticize the global institution, attack international migration policies, and dismiss climate change concerns as a “con job.” In his signature confrontational style, Trump…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive restructuring of the global financial system as it relates to Africa’s mineral resources, urging African nations to take full control of financing and managing their critical minerals sector. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), which runs from Monday, September 22, to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Shettima leads the Nigerian delegation at this year’s high-level meetings, where he…
he Second Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament for 2025 has officially commenced in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The week-long event, running from September 22 to 28, is themed:“Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Parliamentary Efficiency, Ethical Governance, and Inclusive Development.” The session aims to explore how emerging technologies—particularly…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised urgent concerns over the rising global burden of mental health conditions and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), warning that nearly 1 billion people worldwide are affected by mental health issues. Speaking ahead of the High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health at the United…
A total of 106 Nigerians were arrested in India last year for drug trafficking, making them one of the largest groups of foreign nationals implicated in the crime, according to a new report by the Indian Express. The report, which cited the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) annual data, revealed that…
For many Americans, the First Amendment is sacred a constitutional guarantee of free speech, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights. But that right is now at the center of a fierce political storm following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. On Thursday, Democrats accused President…
President Donald Trump is set to speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday, with the future of TikTok and progress on trade talks high on the agenda. “I’m speaking with President Xi, as you know, on Friday, having to do with TikTok, and also trade,” Trump told Fox News…
Former defence minister Marguerite Gnakadé, a prominent critic of Togo’s long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé, has been arrested in Lomé, security sources confirmed. Gnakadé, who is also the sister-in-law of President Gnassingbé, recently urged the military to side with the people and end decades of dynastic rule. “She was arrested for…
