Category: International
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RUSSIAN STRIKES KILL 2 AS UKRAINE ENERGY GRID TARGETED
Winter blackout woes deepen amid renewed attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that two people died and 10 were injured after Russia launched 25 missiles and 219 drones targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in Kyiv, Odessa, Dnipro, and other regions. Millions remain without electricity or heating amid freezing temperatures. Zelensky called for more Patriot air defence systems…
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VP SHETTIMA LANDS IN ETHIOPIA FOR 39TH AU SUMMIT
Nigeria strengthens its voice on Africa’s economy, security, and democracy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, running Feb. 14–15. Welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopian officials, Shettima will join discussions on peace, security, and democratic governance. Foreign…
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PROTECTING CHILDREN IN WAR IS CRUCIAL FOR LASTING PEACE – UN
UN warns that child soldiers remain a global crisis, with thousands still exploited in conflicts. The UN’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, has raised the alarm over the continued use of children in warfare, marking the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Frazier highlighted that violations are most severe…
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20,000 FOREIGN VISITORS SET FOR FInAB 2026 IN COTONOU
Nigeria takes centre stage as global arts festival grows bigger and bolder. No fewer than 20,000 international participants are expected at the 2026 edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB), scheduled for Feb. 20 to March 1 in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The projection, unveiled at a Lagos media briefing, signals the festival’s…
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HEARTBREAK HITS OUTSHINE LOVE SONGS THIS VALENTINE — SPOTIFY DATA
Turns out, Nigerians are streaming more tears than roses this season. According to new data from Spotify, heartbreak — not romance — dominated Nigerians’ playlists in the build-up to Valentine’s Day. The platform revealed a massive surge in “yearn playlists,” jumping 305% from 2024 to 2025, and rising another 170% from 2025 to 2026. Mood-led…
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MOROCCO WINS SEAT ON AU PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
Morocco has secured a fresh mandate at the African Union, winning a key seat on the continent’s top peace and security body. Morocco has been elected to a two-year term on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) after clinching 34 votes—more than the required two-thirds majority—in a first-round ballot held in Addis Ababa.…
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NIGERIA–CHINA @55: STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, ZERO-TARIFF GAINS
As both nations mark 55 years of diplomatic ties, leaders say the next phase must move beyond trade to real industrialisation and value addition. Stakeholders in Abuja have called for a deeper, more strategic Nigeria–China partnership anchored on industrialisation, expanded market access and stronger Global South cooperation. The call came at a high-level dialogue marking…
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UN CHIEF MOURNS CANADA SCHOOL SHOOTING, CALLS IT “TRAGIC LOSS”
Eight dead, 25 wounded in rural British Columbia attack; world leaders express grief. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday. At least eight people were killed including three female students, two male students, a teacher, and two family members of the suspect…
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LFZ GREEN CHANNEL TO BOOST PORT EFFICIENCY, CUT BUSINESS COSTS – CUSTOMS
New customs corridor promises faster cargo clearance, more jobs, and stronger port competitiveness. The Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) Green Channel, inaugurated on Wednesday at Ibeji-Lekki, is set to transform port operations in Nigeria. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, said the initiative will make Nigerian ports more competitive, reduce business costs, and improve revenue collection. The…
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UK EMPOWERS KATSINA WOMEN THROUGH PEACE & SECURITY TRAINING
New initiative aims to turn policy into real impact for women and communities. The UK Government, through its Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programme, is boosting women’s capacity in Katsina State. The two-day training, implemented by Gender Awareness Trust and Tetra Tech International Development and supported by SPRiNG, brought together government officials, security agencies, civil…
