Category: International
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DENMARK PLEDGES TO BOOST NIGERIA’S MARITIME SECTOR
Denmark strengthens partnership to turn Nigeria into Africa’s maritime hub. At the 10th Lagos International Maritime Week, Denmark’s Consul-General Mrs. Jette Bjerrum affirmed plans to deepen collaboration with Nigeria’s maritime industry. Highlighting Nigeria’s youthful workforce and strategic coastlines, she praised investments like the $1.2 billion by APM Terminals and recent MoU with Nigerian Ports Authority.…
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AFDB, PRIVATE SECTOR VOW TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA’S GROWTH
AfDB and business leaders commit to boosting investment, job creation, and economic transformation. African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah and top private sector reps from West, Central, and North Africa vowed stronger collaboration to accelerate the continent’s development. Speaking in Abidjan at the CGECI event, Tah emphasized the private sector’s central role in…
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IRAN REFUSES TO SURRENDER TO U.S. BULLYING ON NUCLEAR ISSUE
President Pezeshkian vows dignity and fairness despite international pressures. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran will never bow to U.S. “irrational and bullying” behavior on the nuclear issue, emphasizing the country’s readiness for transparent, fair negotiations based on mutual respect. He condemned sanctions and rejected any restrictions, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader…
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DENMARK FACES NEW DRONE THREAT REALITY AMID REPEATED AIRSPACE ALERTS
Government warns Europe is entering an era of “hybrid warfare” with drone incursions hitting multiple countries. Denmark’s government acknowledged a new security reality following a week of drone sightings that forced airport closures and high alert across the country. Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard likened the drone incidents to the 9/11 terrorist threat, labeling them part…
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NORTH KOREA VOWS NEVER TO RELINQUISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS AT UNGA
Kim Son Gyong asserts nukes as sovereignty and right to existence amid rising regional military tensions. North Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong made a powerful declaration at the UN General Assembly that the country will never give up its nuclear weapons, calling them “state law, national policy, sovereign power, and right to existence.”…
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NFF UNFazed BY FIFA SANCTION ON SOUTH AFRICA OVER INELIGIBLE PLAYER
FIFA’s ruling boosts Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes amid South Africa’s penalty. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expressed no surprise over FIFA’s decision to sanction South Africa for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their March 21 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. FIFA’s disciplinary committee awarded a 3-0 forfeit win to Lesotho, fined the South…
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POPE LEO XIV URGES GLOBAL COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR PEACE
The Pope calls on nations to uphold fairness, cooperation, and accountability to preserve human dignity and justice worldwide. Pope Leo XIV emphasized the vital role of international and humanitarian law in promoting justice, peace, and human dignity during the UN General Assembly. Delivered by Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s message called for nations to…
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HOLY SEE CALLS FOR GLOBAL SUPPORT TO ADVANCE AFRICA’S PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
Archbishop Paul Gallagher urges united action on stability, youth empowerment, and humanitarian aid in Africa. At the UN General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Gallagher of the Holy See stressed the resilience of African youth and the need for international backing through investments in education, health, and governance. Highlighting progress in African democracies and ongoing challenges like…
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MALALA FUND PUSHES GENDER-RESPONSIVE EDUCATION POLICIES IN NIGERIA
Malala Yousafzai and partners advocate for inclusive education to end barriers for Nigerian girls. Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala Fund, is driving change in Nigeria by securing gender-responsive policies through local partners. Speaking at a high-level event in Abuja, she highlighted priorities like enabling married and pregnant girls to return to school,…
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WORLD HEART DAY 2025: NIGERIANS URGED TO “DON’T MISS A BEAT”
Take charge of your heart health—every beat counts in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) marked World Heart Day 2025 in Lagos with a call for Nigerians to adopt healthier habits and take responsibility for cardiovascular health. NHF Executive Director Dr. Kingsley Akinroye stressed the role of governments, communities, and civil…
