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Pope Leo denounces war, urges hope in Christmas message
Pope Leo XIV condemned the “senselessness” of war and the “open wounds” it leaves behind as he delivered his first Christmas message on Thursday, after a year marked by conflict but also hopes for peace in Gaza and Ukraine. In Bethlehem, the Christian community celebrated its first festive Christmas in more than two years as […]
Nigeria, India Reaffirm Military Partnership
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and India’s Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, have reaffirmed the strategic military partnership between both countries during a courtesy visit to Army Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, the Army chief underscored the importance of […]
ICC Sentences Sudan Militia Chief to 20 Years for Crimes Against Humanity
The International Criminal Court has sentenced a Sudanese militia leader, identified as Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, to 20 years in jail for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country’s civil war two decades ago. The court had already convicted Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, of 27 counts of crimes against […]
Benin Soldiers Declare Coup, Presidency Reaffirms President Talon’s Safety
Military personnel in Benin announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his office insists that he is safe and that the situation is under control. A group of soldiers, calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation”, CMR, appeared on state television, declaring that they had removed Talon from office. The announcement comes […]
Two Nigerians Jailed in U.S for Romance Scam Linked to Elderly Victim’s Death
Two Nigerian men, identified as Chinagorom Onwumere and Stephen Anagor, have been sentenced in the United States for their roles in a romance scam and wire-fraud scheme that led to the death of an elderly American. A U.S. federal judge, Clifton L. Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee, delivered the sentences, which were announced […]
US Lawmakers to Hold Briefing on Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
The United States House Appropriations Committee says it will hold a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine claims of persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In a statement on X, the committee said the session will include Mario Diaz-Balart, its vice chair and head of the national security subcommittee, along with members from the foreign […]
ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Military Coup
ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-Bissau from the regional bloc following a military coup that halted the country’s electoral process.
ECOWAS and AU Observers Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup, Demand Release of Officials
Election monitors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and called for the immediate release of detained government officials.
Brazil’s Ex President, Bolsonaro Moved From House Arrest to Detention
His lawyer, Celso Vilardi, while speaking with journalists, said “He has been imprisoned, but I don’t know why. Bolsonaro, 70, is serving a 27-year sentence for his alleged involvement in a failed 2022 coup attempt. Read Also: Nigeria, Brazil Seal Agreement On Direct Air Services His legal team had argued he should remain under house […]
Nicki Minaj Highlights Targeted Attacks on Christians in Nigeria at UN Event
The rapper spoke about reports of genocide and targeted attacks against religious communities in the African nation. Minaj’s appearance at the event, which was livestreamed on the U.S. Mission to the United Nations’ official YouTube channel, followed a prior announcement that she would join U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, at the forum. During […]