Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reminded the Ethiopian government of its obligations under international law following reports that residents living near the Lega Dembi gold mine have suffered years of serious health complications due to pollution. The pollution is reportedly linked to birth defects, miscarriages, and stillbirths. Multiple studies have identified high concentrations of toxic […]
President Donald Trump said a US “armada” was heading toward the Gulf and that Washington was watching Iran closely, even after downplaying the prospect of imminent military action and saying Tehran appeared interested in talks. Trump has repeatedly left open the option of new military action against Iran after Washington backed and joined Israel’s 12-day […]
The Federal Government on Thursday formalised the concession of the Enugu International Airport through an agreement signed with Aero Alliance. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, during the ceremony yesterday in Abuja, said the signing of the agreement was part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure through strategic public-private partnerships. […]
Malaysia said Friday it had restored access to Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot on Friday after the AI tool was blocked nearly two weeks ago over concerns about AI-generated sexualised deepfakes. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) suspended the service on X and xAI on January 11 and appointed solicitors to commence “legal proceedings”, without […]
Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), under Operation Desert Sanity V, have neutralised two Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and eight other terrorists in the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. According to the Nigerian Army, the troops […]
The African Export-Import Bank has officially ended its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings, the Bank announced. In a post obtained from the bank’s X handle on Friday, Afreximbank said the decision follows a comprehensive review and reflects Afreximbank’s view that the current credit rating assessment no longer provides an accurate understanding of the Bank’s […]
The Federal Government has constituted a technical committee to support Edo State’s plan to establish an indigenous airline, as part of efforts to strengthen regional air connectivity and boost economic development. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, unveiled the plan during a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, in […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he’s not dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite the recent wave of defections in his party. Makinde said this after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. When asked if he’s also considering joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), like […]
The Federal Government has banned electricity distribution companies and installers from collecting any form of payment for meters, warning that DisCo officials and installers found extorting customers will be prosecuted. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, issued the warning on Thursday during an on-site inspection of newly imported smart meters at APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos. […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. A statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday night explained that President Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, a position communicated through his Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala. The clarification comes amid impeachment proceedings against Fubara in the Rivers House of Assembly and ongoing political tensions with his predecessor, Nyesom […]
President Donald Trump is set to address a gathering of world leaders and business chiefs as tensions flare between the US and Europe over his threats to take control of Greenland. His journey to Switzerland was delayed after his plane, Air Force One, was forced to turn round after what White House press secretary Karoline […]