Gulf countries called for Iran to immediately halt its strikes on their territory and provide full reparations, in a rare, urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday. The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan called the session at the UN’s top rights body, which focused exclusively on Iran’s strikes on […]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing the security challenges in Zamfara State as Governor Dauda Lawal officially defected to the All Progressives Congress. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the pledge on Tuesday in Gusau while formally receiving the governor into the APC. Shettima said the Federal Government would deploy adequate security personnel […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the successful disbursement of institutional loans to students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. In an announcement on its official X account on Wednesday, NELFUND said a combined total of ₦2,109,980,200 has been disbursed to support 7,382 UNIOSUN […]
As the war approaches the one-month mark the Trump administration keeps its options open, submitting a ceasefire plan to Iran, while also deploying up to 3,000 U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. Revelations about the ceasefire plan come as multiple Iranian officials continue to deny that any negotiations to […]
Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe. New Caledonia, Suriname, Jamaica, Bolivia, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo form the diverse cast of hopefuls each chasing one […]
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the conduct of former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, describing it as a disruption of courtroom decorum. According to reports from Daily Post, drama unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja when Sowore clashed with a Senior […]
A US jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after finding the company misled users about the safety of its platforms and allowed harm—including child sexual exploitation—to occur. The case, tried in New Mexico, is the first time a US-based social media giant has been held liable in a bench trial […]
Eritrea is set to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after an 18-year absence, hosting Eswatini in a 2027 qualifier to be played in Morocco. The preliminary round first leg at the 20,000-seat Stade d’Honneur has been moved from East to North Africa because Eritrea lacks an international-standard venue. Popularly known as the Red […]
Tonga on Tuesday eased its “dangerous” tsunami warning, which was put in place after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake rattled Neiafu Tonga, early Tuesday. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck 166 kilometres West of Neiafu, Tonga. It occurred at a depth of 229.5 kilometres. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major […]
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 21 drones targeting the country’s Eastern Region overnight. Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said all drones were neutralized without casualties or damage. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following continued U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, with Tehran responding with […]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned that record concentrations of greenhouse gases are continuing to push global temperatures on land and in the oceans to unprecedented levels, posing long-term risks to humanity. In a report released on Monday and cited by UN News, the agency said the Earth’s climate has become “more unbalanced than ever […]
The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) said early Tuesday its teams evacuated a number of families from al-Mirdian neighborhood in Hasakah city, northeast Syria, after floodwaters from the Khabur River entered homes following renewed overflow late Monday. According to the Hasakah Media Directorate, water inundated residential areas in al-Mirdian, al-Nashwa and Ghwairan neighborhoods, prompting emergency […]