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Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured the people of the state of its readiness to run an issue-based and rancour-free campaign towards the 2027 general election. The party therefore, urged political actors in the state to shun all acts of violence, hate speech or inflammatory statements […]
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has disclosed that his administration has invested over N4 billion in renovating, upgrading and equipping the Katsina Youth Craft Village (KYCV) to boost vocational skills in the state. Radda disclosed this on Monday during the graduation ceremony of 1,662 trainees held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. He […]
By Edwin Philip, Lafia Member representing the Lafia Central constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, has said that the people of his constituency cannot longer sleep with their two eyes closed due to the frequent abduction of the people in the constituency. The lawmaker, while raising the issue on […]
. Accuses FG of frustrating hearing, demands leader’s release By Steve Oko The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared a total political boycott of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the Federal Government of frustrating the appeal of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, against his conviction. The pro -Biafra movement said it would […]
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, in separate operations in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States, killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims. On October 24 and 25, the operations were conducted and resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms. Captain Tamuno Sinivie, Media […]
The prevailing insecurity in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State and the ongoing military operations in other parts of the state have forced the government to postpone the golden jubilee celebration of Zing Local Government Area and the 10th anniversary of the Lamdo Gashaka. The two events, earlier scheduled for October 29 and 31, […]
All names of individuals interviewed for this article have been changed their safety and privacy. The Fatal Rain of Wadi Saleh In mid-September 2026, when rain finally touched the parched soil of Jebel Issa in North Darfur’s Al-Malha locality, it did not bring life, but rather severe ecological and economic devastation. Under normal conditions along […]
On 9 February 2021, as government troops and Russian mercenaries pushed rebels back from Bangui, the Central African Republic (CAR) signed Decree No. 21.044. It gave a young company called Bois Rouge a forestry permit covering 186,596 hectares in the south-western Lobaye region – roughly 1,866 km² of tropical forest, an area larger than Greater […]
Since the outbreak of the brutal civil war in Sudan in April 2023, the US, British, and Canadian governments, along with the European Union and United Nations, have imposed targeted sanctions on some 32 individuals and 20 companies tied to the bloodshed to restrict their access to assets, international finance, and travel. Three and a […]
Africa’s digital economy is expanding faster than its ability to protect it. INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, drawing on information from 36 countries, found that artificial intelligence was involved in 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across the continent. Reported losses rose from $192 million in 2024 to $484 million, while 72 per cent […]
On 6 October, Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said again that there would be no negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, or ‘any other party’, and that the war would go on until victory. A day earlier, Donald Trump’s envoy Massad Boulos had disclosed a meeting […]
Osman Yusuf Oskar‚ wearing a T-shirt with the letters “SUPER EL NINO‚” walks the streets of Mogadishu carrying a megaphone and signs to alert other Somalis of the risks of heavy rains during the upcoming rainy season․ His voice can be heard above the sounds of traffic and crowds, urging others to heed warnings that […]
African governments are developing policies to manage waste from solar panels, batteries and other clean tech equipment as installations surge, with officials warning the energy transition could create a new environmental problem unless it is accompanied by investment in recycling and reuse. Many African households and businesses are increasingly turning away from unreliable grid power […]
The surprise re-election of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday, in a tight race against right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, has raised hopes the country can meet a flagship target to end deforestation in all its biomes by 2030 and advance international fundraising to protect rainforests. Defying expectations to win an unprecedented fourth […]
Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close NEV record Impact of Hormuz NEV demand down Exports surge For the first time, new-energy vehicles (NEVs) made up 67% of new car sales in China in September, according to the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The figures show that NEVs, which include […]
Other than the Australian and Turkish co-hosts, the only G20 nations to address the COP31 leaders’ summit with speakers at the “head of state or government” level will be the UK, Brazil and China, according to a provisional list released on Wednesday. The list, which is published by the United Nations and subject to change, […]
Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat is director of the China-Indonesia Desk at the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS). Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara is executive director of CELIOS. Indonesia bills its plans to mix wood with coal at dozens of power plants as a way to cut electricity generation emissions as the country transitions towards clean energy. […]
The board of the UN’s Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage agreed on Thursday to set aside $20 million to help Nepal recover from the devastating climate-driven flood it suffered in August. At an extraordinary online meeting, board members unanimously invited Nepal’s government to submit a proposal for how to use the money, which […]
As Israelis head to the polls on October 27 one major issue that has not received serious attention during the campaign is Israel’s flat rejection of Palestinian statehood. This puts Israel seriously at odds with world opinion. As it stands, 159 countries around the world recognise Palestinian statehood, including diplomatic heavyweights such as the UK […]
Serbia’s student-led political movement has secured a historic election victory. Preliminary results suggest the so-called Student List has won 141 of the 250 seats in parliament, with the ruling Serbian Progressive Party taking 104. The result brings the 12-year rule of Alexander Vučić to an end. The Student List’s story is remarkable. It has no […]
Israelis head to the polls on October 27 for a general election that will pit the right-wing bloc of current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a bloc consisting of centre and left-wing parties. The governing parties and the opposition grouping both look set to fall short of an outright majority. Everything may now hinge on […]
For anyone even remotely interested in US politics, the midterm elections are the only game in town at the moment. In fact, there has already been plenty of ink spilled about what a “blue wave” landslide for the Democrats might mean for Trump and Trumpism – and how likely that outcome even is. If polling […]
Russian hostile activity costs the UK at least £2 billion annually, according to a recent report by Scottish MP Graeme Downie, who has called on the government to measure what these actions cost Britain. But this figure is just the baseline. In reality, a profound shift in Moscow’s approach to sabotage means the true cost […]
Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently announced the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence that will disrupt disinformation campaigns by states hostile to the UK. The centre will bring together security services, police, tech firms and government departments. But this new centre will have its work cut out. State-backed adversaries are supported by huge […]
Manchester United icon, Gary Neville has said that Arsenal could emerge as formidable contenders for the Champions League title this season if they manage to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Arsenal commenced their new Premier League season with an impressive victory on Friday night, as goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard secured a […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for tech companies or research labs. In 2026, it has become part of everyday life-including sports betting. Whether you’re reading match predictions, comparing odds, or looking for betting insights on platforms like Bethap, there’s a good chance that AI has already played a role somewhere in the process. […]
Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho has seemingly criticized his long-time rival, Pep Guardiola, asserting that coaches who choose to take a voluntary break exhibit weakness. Following the conclusion of his decade-long tenure with Manchester City in June, Guardiola is currently on a sabbatical. He also notably took a hiatus from coaching after his successful four-year […]
Chelsea have agreed to a deal for the transfer of defender, Ishe Samuels-Smith to League One club Notts County on a season-long loan, as reported by football.london. The 20-year-old defender, who joined Chelsea’s academy from Everton in 2023, is poised to join the Magpies for the upcoming season in search of regular first-team opportunities. An […]
FIFA, on Saturday night, released a statement, warning against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine […]
Former Chelsea player, John Obi Mikel, has identified Arsenal, the reigning champions, as the team to beat in this season’s Premier League. The Gunners claimed the league title in the 2025-26 season, ending a 22-year drought for the Premier League trophy. Mikel shared his insights during an episode of his ObiOne podcast, where he was […]
I am writing this from Warsaw, where I am attending a Nato conference. The military, security and political figures here have been clear to me about their fears that Vladimir Putin – who is losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine every month than he can recruit, according to Western intelligence – is seriously considering doing something crazy. It’s a question of […]