Category: International
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IRAN’S CLERIC ISSUES INDIRECT DEATH THTREAT TO TRUMP
Iran’s Cleric Issues Indirect Death Threat to Trump Over Khamenei CommentsAn influential Iranian cleric has issued an indirect death threat against former U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump called Iranian leader Ali Khamenei “an easy target.” Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi declared that threats against Khamenei or other religious leaders are considered a grave sin in…
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JORDAN FA CLIMBS TOP WITH 2-1 WIN IN AFRISKAUT ELITE SUPER LEAGUE
Jordan FA Climbs to Top with 2-1 Win in Afriskaut Elite Super League ThrillerJordan Football Academy reclaimed the top spot in the Afriskaut Elite Super League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Reigner FC at Lokoja’s Confluence Stadium. Despite conceding an early goal in the 4th minute, Kehinde Suraju’s brace, including a late winner in…
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TINUBU MAKES HISTORY: NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT TOUCHES DOWN IN SAINT LUCIA FOR A DIPLOMATIC FIRST
TINUBU MAKES HISTORY: NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT TOUCHES DOWN IN SAINT LUCIA FOR A DIPLOMATIC FIRST – Why the visit at this time? President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia is not just a trip—it’s a bridge reconnecting ancestral roots and sparking fresh diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Nigeria and the Caribbean island. With Saint…
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PAKISTAN-NIGERIA ART EXHIBITION
Pakistan-Nigeria Art Exhibition “New Gate” Celebrates Cultural UnityPakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, hailed art’s power to bridge cultures and promote peace at the inaugural “New Gate” art exhibition held at the Pakistan High Commission in Abuja. The event, themed “Unlocking Creative Frontiers to Build an Enduring Bond,” showcased works by Pakistani…
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NIGERIA -EU SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING SET FOR JULY 1-2 IN ABUJA
Nigeria-EU Senior Officials Meeting Set for July 1-2 in AbujaForeign Affairs Minister Amb. Yusuf Tuggar announced that Nigeria and the European Union will hold their Senior Officials Meeting in Abuja on July 1-2, 2025. The meeting, co-chaired by Amb. Janet Olisa and EU’s Mathieu Briens, will prepare for the upcoming Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting. Key topics…
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DRC AND RWANDA SIGN HISTORIC PEACE DEAL IN WASHINGTON
DRC and Rwanda Sign Historic Peace Deal in Washington, Ending 30 Years of ConflictThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a landmark peace agreement in Washington, D.C., officially ending over three decades of violent conflict. The deal, witnessed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and welcomed by President Donald Trump,…
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WEST AFRICAN TOUR OPERATORS DEMAND ACTION FOR SEAMLESS CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL
West African Tour Operators Demand Action for Seamless Cross-Border TravelTour operators from across West Africa are calling for urgent reforms to make cross-border travel easier and more efficient. Speaking at the Accraweizo 2025 Travel Expo in Ghana, industry leaders stressed the need for public-private partnerships, better road networks, and improved border facilities to cut costs…
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UN MONITORS KENYA AFTER DEADLY ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTS
UN Monitors Kenya After Deadly Anti-Government ProtestsThe UN is closely watching Kenya following violent protests that left at least 400 injured and an unconfirmed death toll between 8 and 16. The unrest marks the anniversary of last year’s anti-tax protests and was sparked by the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwan in police custody. Protesters…
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TRUMPS HINTS AT NEW DEAL WITH CHINA
Trump Hints at New Deal with China Amid Trade TalksU.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that a deal with China was signed recently, though he didn’t share details. Speaking at the White House, he also hinted at a potential “very big” deal with India. This comes amid ongoing trade tensions since Trump launched a…
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“CHINA OFFERS REAL PATH TO AFRICA’S MODERNISATION”-PROF. SHERIFF IBRAHIM
Prof. Sheriff Ibrahim: China Offers Real Path to Africa’s ModernisationProf. Sheriff Ibrahim, Director of the Centre for Contemporary China-Africa Research, says China presents genuine modernisation opportunities for Africa. Speaking at the West Africa Post-FOCAC Forum in Abuja, he highlighted China’s massive investments—$5 billion in 2006, $60 billion in 2015-18, and $50.7 billion last year—that are…
