News as it breaks
By Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria The world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with profound shifts in the international balance of power. Africa’s peace and development face both new opportunities and challenges. On the one hand, African countries’ sense of independence continues to grow, and…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerian youths to take active roles in peacebuilding and conflict prevention ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Director-General of IPCR, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, made the call in Abuja at the opening of a two-day training programme for National Youth…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said it is closely monitoring developments in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following reports of unrest and isolated incidents affecting parts of the community. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, called for peace and restraint, stressing that moments of tension should…
US President Donald Trump unveiled his controversial “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos and held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he sought to reinforce his image as a global peacemaker following a dramatic reversal on threats against Europe and Greenland. Trump’s appearance at the…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerians and the international community to take decisive action toward building a just and peaceful world as it marked its 25th anniversary alongside the 2025 International Day of Peace in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of IPCR, Dr.…
“The UAE has never viewed the Abraham Accords as an abandonment of the Palestinian cause,” Nusseibeh stressed. “Rather, they represent a pathway to reinforce support for an independent Palestinian state.” The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reiterated its commitment to peace, coexistence, and the pursuit of a two-state solution…
Russia has once again defended its military operations in Ukraine, insisting they are not acts of aggression but a response to what it describes as “years of oppression” against Russian-speaking communities. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, traced the origins of the…
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, youth from across the globe have come together to issue a bold and unified call for peace, cooperation, and a shared future. In a historic declaration titled the…
In commemoration of the International Youth Day Celebration, Youths have been advised to be drivers and changers for a productive economy. The National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN has called on Nigerian youths to embrace patriotism, innovation, and productivity, declaring that the time has come to move beyond mere potential…
Guinea-Bissau has reinforced its national commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda by hosting a high-level capacity-building workshop led by the ECOWAS Commission. The event, held in Bissau, focused on equipping key national actors with tools to effectively monitor and report on WPS initiatives using a simplified version…
