Finnish Police charge Simon Ekpa with terrorism
Ekpa, a 40-year-old Nigerian-born entrepreneur, is still listed as a member of the city’s public transit board, representing Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s National Coalition Party. He […]
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Russia, Ukraine reopen dialogue after long hiatus since 2022 conflict start
The first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia on ending their war in more than three years started on Friday in Istanbul, with expectations low […]
Guangzhou World Athletics Relays: Embassy disagrees with AFN on visa issuance to Nigerian athletes
By Hajara Usman The Embassy of China in Nigeria has refuted allegations by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria ( AFN ) that visa issuance delay […]
Canada elects Mark Carney as Prime Minister in stunning victory
Mark Carney has been elected as Canada’s Prime Minister in what many considers to be a rebuke to US President Donald Trump addressing Canada as […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the Second World War ending and has urged Kyiv to follow […]
Canada elects new government to challenge Trump’s policies
Canada elects a new government on Monday to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal directly with President Donald Trump, whose trade war […]
Doctor shares peaceful final moments of Pope Francis
The head of Pope Francis’ medical team, Sergio Alfieri, said on Thursday that the pontiff died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without […]
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in faces corruption charges
South Korea’s prosecutors said Thursday they have indicted former president Moon Jae-in on corruption charges related to the employment of his son-in-law at an airline. […]
China eyes Nigeria, emerging markets as US economic tensions deepen
Product manufacturers in China have turned their attention to Nigeria and other emerging markets following the imposition of trade tariffs on their products by the […]
Ukraine accuses Russia of committing 183,000+ war crimes—Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday called for Russia to be held accountable for over 183,000 alleged war crimes documented by Ukraine since Moscow’s 2022 […]
U.S. travel ban: Trump plans restrictions on 43 countries
The United States President Donald Trump has stated plans to impose a travel ban on 43 countries. According to a report on Saturday, Reuters cited an […]
Top US University announces 2,000 job cuts citing Trump’s budget reductions
The prestigious Johns Hopkins University said Thursday it is being forced to lay off more than 2,000 employees in the aftermath of the Trump […]
UN Secretary-General heads to Bangladesh for Rohingya support
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was headed to Bangladesh Thursday for a four-day visit that will see him meet with Rohingya refugees threatened by looming humanitarian […]
12 Years as Pope: Francis marks anniversary in hospital
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The pope […]
US slaps 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports
The United States broadened its slate of tariffs Wednesday as sweeping levies on steel and aluminum imports took effect “with no exceptions or exemptions” as […]