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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 […]
UN Highlights Nigeria, Mali Among 16 Hunger Crisis Hotspots
The joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, and the World Food Programme, WFP, released on Wednesday, highlights how funding shortfalls are exacerbating already dire conditions in several countries. The report outlines the critical need for humanitarian aid in regions affected by conflict and violence, with these factors driving acute food insecurity in […]
Suspect in 1994 Presidential Candidate Murder Case Arrested in Mexico
According to reports, Jorge Antonio Sanchez Ortega was detained in Tijuana, Baja California, and brought before a judge. Colosio, the Institutional Revolutionary Party candidate, was shot during a campaign rally in Tijuana on March 23, 1994. The murder is seen as a pivotal moment in Mexican political history. Weeks earlier Colosio had delivered a speech […]
Chinese Ambassador Pledged Support to Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism
Dunhai made the remarks on his X account after meeting Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. “As a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people to a development path that fits Nigeria’s national realities,” he wrote. He added that, “We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ […]
U.S. Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria
According to reports, U.S. Africa Command has presented multiple operational options to the Department of Defense. These plans were drawn up in response to a request from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to devise strategies that align with Trump’s orders. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that the proposals were categorized into three option “heavy,” […]
UK-based Nigerian Student Faces Deportation After Jail Term
According to reports, the incident occurred when the teenager became stranded on a bus in West Yorkshire. Both the victim and the student were on a night bus service that unexpectedly stopped in Morley, Leeds, while they both needed to get home to Bradford on March 25. “The 29-year-old postgraduate student tricked her into sharing […]