Pope Francis lands in Indonesia as he starts marathon trip abroad
Pope Francis on Tuesday landed in Indonesia, kicking off the longest foreign trip of his tenure so far. The trip is due to take him to four countries in South-East…
ASUU, FG in crucial meeting to avert strike
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are currently holding a meeting to avert the strike notice issued by the union. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Nasarawa Assembly gets 6 new pioneer Deputy Clerks/Permanent Secretaries
“… as Speaker tasks them on selfless service, discipline for enhance productivity…” Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, has tasked the newly appointed pioneer Deputy Clerks/Permanent…
After 42-years in power, Cameroon President, Paul Biya is set to contest again at 93
Paul Biya, the 91-year-old President of Cameroon, is indeed set to contest the country’s next presidentia election, which has been postponed to 2026. If successful, this Would mark his eighth…
UN agency fears 670 dead after Papua New Guinea landslide
No less than 670 people were feared death after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, an International Organisation for Migration (IOM) official said on Sunday. Serhan Aktoprak, the IOM’s head…
British Council forges collaboration for successful delivery of Going Global Africa 2024 Conference
The British Council has promised to priotise the development and growth of sustainable and relevant education that would address the needs of Africa’s stakeholders. This is as the Council is…
We won’t abandon Gazans sheltering in Rafah, says UNRWA
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has pledged to continue to offer humanitarian support for Gazans sheltering in Rafah.The UN agency made the pledge on Monday amid reports that…
Journalism associations condemn closure of Al Jazeera in Israel
Two leading international organisations that campaign for freedom of the press and freedom of expression have strongly condemned the closure of the Arab television station Al Jazeera in Israel. “Committee…
Only PhD students eligible to bring dependents to UK – Envoy
The United kingdom (UK) says only international students coming in for their Doctor of Philosophy.(PhD) studies were eligible to bring in dependents to the country. Dr. Richard Montgomery, the British…
UN chief calls on Israel, Hamas to end Gaza war
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appealed to Israeli and Hamas leaders, currently taking part in intense negotiations to reach a ceasefire agreement. Guterres made the call while speaking with journalists…
Man sets himself on fire outside court during Trump trial
A 37-year-old, Man, from Florida, identified as Maxwell Azzarello, set himself on fire in a park opposite the courthouse in New York during the ongoing criminal trial of former president…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdraw from ECOWAS
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States. The leaders of the three Sahel nations on…
Israel army says senior member of Islamic Jihad killed in Gaza
The Israeli army says it has killed Wael Abu Fanuna, a senior member of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on…
British PM Sunak faces major rebellion over Rwanda legislation
British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak is facing a major rebellion from right-wing politicians in his party over flagship immigration legislation to speed up deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. This…
Intense fighting in northern Gaza has ended – Israeli defence minister
The intensive fighting by the Israeli armed forces in the north of Gaza Strip has ended, according to the Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant. The minister also said the intensive…