Category: News
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ECOWAS, UN JOIN FORCES TO BOOST PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA
With rising instability in the Sahel, ECOWAS and the UN are tightening cooperation to keep West Africa on a path to peace and stability. The Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening peace and security across West Africa and the Sahel. This came during a…
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BERLIN COURT JAILS 4 HAMAS MEMBERS OVER EUROPE WEAPONS PLOT
A German court has handed down long prison terms after uncovering a cross-border weapons network linked to Hamas operations in Europe. A court in Berlin has sentenced four men to between four and a half and six years in prison for membership of Hamas and involvement in procuring weapons across Europe. The court found that…
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IRAN: NON-HOSTILE SHIPS ALLOWED SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Amid rising regional tensions, Iran says commercial shipping can continue—so long as vessels follow security rules and avoid hostile activity. The Iranian foreign ministry has clarified that non-hostile vessels are allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, under specific conditions. According to a statement circulated via the International Maritime Organization, ships from countries not…
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BRAZIL TRIALS CLEAN FUEL SHIFT TO REPLACE DIESEL IN CITY FLEETS
A Brazilian city is putting cleaner transport to the test—swapping diesel for renewable biofuel made from waste oils, soy, and animal fats in a push for greener streets. In a bold climate move, Brazil has launched a pilot project in Passo Fundo to replace diesel with renewable biofuel across parts of its municipal vehicle fleet.…
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AU NAMES KIKWETE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR HORN OF AFRICA
Africa taps experience for peace—former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete takes the lead in stabilizing the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region. The African Union Commission has appointed Jakaya Kikwete as High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. The announcement was made by AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf. Kikwete’s role will focus…
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AU HONOURS SLAVERY VICTIMS, CALLS FOR JUSTICE AND REMEMBRANCE
A painful past, a powerful reminder—Africa pauses to honour millions lost to slavery while pushing for justice that still echoes today. The African Union Commission has paid tribute to millions of Africans who suffered and died during the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as one of history’s darkest injustices. Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf made the call…
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RAISING BOYS RIGHT: NEW PUSH TO END GBV IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
What if the solution to gender-based violence starts with teaching boys differently? A growing movement across Nigeria is doing just that—reshaping mindsets early to stop abuse before it begins. Across schools and communities, advocates are shifting strategy—moving beyond just supporting victims to tackling the root cause: harmful ideas about masculinity. At the centre of this…
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TINUBU’S UK VISIT: BIG DEALS, BIG QUESTIONS FOR NIGERIANS
Historic handshakes at Buckingham Palace—but will Bola Tinubu’s UK visit translate into real gains back home?* For the first time in nearly 40 years, a Nigerian leader has made a full state visit to the United Kingdom, invited by King Charles III—a symbolic reset of long-standing ties. But beyond the royal reception, the focus is…
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KUJE DROWNS IN WASTE: HEALTH RISKS, BUSINESS LOSSES SPARK OUTCRY
What was once a simple refuse point has turned into a public health nightmare—residents in Kuje now battle toxic fumes, choking stench, and growing fears.* For many residents, including students like Omolola Danielle, daily life now comes with an unusual survival tactic—wearing a nose mask just to pass by a dumpsite. The waste collection point,…
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EHCON ROLLS OUT AIR QUALITY RULES TO CUT EMISSIONS NATIONWIDE
Cleaner air is now a top priority as Environmental Health Council of Nigeria unveils new guidelines to slash carbon emissions across key sectors.* EHCON has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality across Nigeria. Registrar Yakubu Baba says the target is ambitious—cut emissions by up to…
