Category: International
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US SECRET SERVICE TAKES DOWN ELECTRONIC THREAT NETWORK NEAR UNGA IN NYC
Over 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards seized to protect US officials during UN gatherings. The US Secret Service dismantled a sophisticated network of devices aimed at threatening government officials ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York. The hardware could have enabled telecom attacks, including disabling cell towers and anonymous encrypted communication,…
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HEALTH EXPERTS HIGHLIGHT IVF IMPORTANCE, ADVISE ON BEHAVIOR FOR SUCCESS
IVF offers hope for infertile couples, but prevention and early care remain key. Experts from UCH Ibadan explain IVF as fertilizing egg and sperm outside the body to help couples conceive. They stress regular health checks, avoiding risky sexual behavior, and seeking early fertility treatment. While IVF is a last resort and costly, it remains…
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DRONE ATTACK AT COPENHAGEN AIRPORT CALLED MOST SERIOUS IN DANISH INFRASTRUCTURE
Airport shutdown after multiple drone sightings sparks major investigation and regional cooperation. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen labels Monday’s drone incident at Copenhagen Airport the most serious attack ever on Denmark’s critical infrastructure. All flights were suspended temporarily, with police treating it as an attack and launching a large-scale probe, collaborating with Norway and Sweden. NATO…
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GUTERRES URGES WORLD LEADERS TO UPHOLD TWO-STATE SOLUTION FOR ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE
Time to end conflict and secure lasting peace through justice and statehood rights. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and humanitarian access in Gaza, condemning violence on all sides. He stresses the urgency of halting settlement expansion and protecting the two-State solution as a right vital for peace and global stability.…
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GOV. OKPEBHOLO REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH EDO DIASPORA TO DRIVE INVESTMENT AND GROWTH
Global collaboration fuels Edo’s sustainable development and innovation. Governor Monday Okpebholo emphasized fostering strong ties with Edo indigenes abroad at the “Edo State Global Investment Summit 2025” in Glasgow. Showcasing achievements like school renovations and infrastructure projects, he called for unity and practical governance to turn global funding into local impact. A $250 million investment…
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NBMA WARNS NIGERIANS ON EBOLA AND BIOSECURITY THREATS
Vigilance and hygiene are key to protecting Nigeria from deadly infectious diseases. NBMA Director-General Dr. Agnes Asagbra warns of Ebola’s high fatality risk amid recent biosecurity threats including Lassa fever and avian influenza. She urges Nigerians to report symptoms quickly, practice hand hygiene, avoid contact with wild animals, and rely on verified info. Community leaders…
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UN CLIMATE CHIEF CALLS FOR ACCELERATED CLEAN ENERGY ACTION IN DECADE OF DELIVERY
Tenfold surge in clean energy investment signals hope, but faster, fairer progress is crucial. UN Climate Exec Secretary Simon Stiell highlights $2 trillion clean energy growth since Paris Agreement but warns benefits remain uneven. He urges nations to ramp up implementation, leveraging technology like AI and clean industry to create jobs and resilience. Stiell stresses…
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UN AND PARTNERS URGE GLOBAL COMMITMENT TO PEACE ON INTERNATIONAL DAY
Renewed call for dialogue, inclusion, and local action to build lasting peace. UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Fall emphasises collective effort to protect dignity and resolve conflicts, highlighting Nigeria’s challenges with displacement. German Ambassador Annett Gunther and Nigerian peace leaders stress integrated approaches, youth and women empowerment, and community peacebuilding. The event capped with a dove…
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MALI, BURKINA FASO, NIGER WITHDRAW FROM ICC, DENOUNCE IT AS NEO-COLONIALIST TOOL
Military-led Sahel states reject ICC jurisdiction amid ongoing conflict and shifting global alliances. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger declare exit from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of arbitrary prosecutions and neo-colonial repression. Despite facing war crime allegations, the military juntas emphasize human rights under their terms and pivot from Western ties toward Russia amid…
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TRUMP TO OPEN 80TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DEBATE AS GLOBAL LEADERS GATHER
World leaders converge in New York to discuss Ukraine, Middle East, and shifting geopolitics. US President Donald Trump kicks off the 80th UN General Assembly debate alongside leaders from Brazil, Turkey, and France. Secretary-General Guterres and Assembly President Baerbock will also speak. Ukrainian President Zelensky is set for a Security Council session on the Ukraine…
