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VIDEO: “We Are Not Land Grabbers, We Are The Rightful Owners” – Nkpa Community Challenges Methodist Church Claim
The President General of Nkpa Central Development Union (NCDU) in Bende LGA of Abia State and Presiding Bishop of Unique Grace Ministries, Bishop Elect Ugochukwu Nwosu, has strongly refuted allegations by the Methodist Archbishop of Umuahia Diocese, Raphael Opoko, who allegedly labeled Nkpa people as “land grabbers” in the ongoing dispute over the Umuimenyi Leprosy Colony land. Speaking to journalists...
US Targets Foreigners Celebrating Charlie’s Assassination
The United States has warned that foreigners who celebrate or make light of the assassination of conservative activists, Charlie Kirk, may face visa revocation, as officials identified social media account holders in Germany, Brazil, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and parts of Latin America for scrutiny. The warnings followed the killing of Kirk, a 31-year-old author, podcaster, and co-founder of...
Burkina Faso Removes Visa Fees For Africans
The government of Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African nationals, as a step to strengthen Pan-African solidarity and encourage the free movement of people and goods. BBC reports that the Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, disclosed the policy shift on Thursday after a cabinet meeting presided over by the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim...
UAE Summons Israeli Envoy Over Deadly Strike On Qatar
The United Arab Emirates said it summoned Israel’s deputy ambassador on Friday, in a formal rebuke of his country’s deadly attack against Hamas leaders in the Gulf neighbour Qatar. The UAE, along with Bahrain, was the first Gulf country to normalise ties with Israel in 2020 and has been a frequent critic of its actions since the start of the...
Nigeria Faces Energy Crisis As Gas Firms Cut Supply Over N5.6tn Debt
Nigeria faces the threat of nationwide blackouts as gas companies reduce their supply to power plants due to an outstanding N5.6 trillion debt owed to power generation companies. The development has raised concerns about the stability of the national grid and the country’s ability to sustain its electricity supply. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies,...
“Trump’s Push For Peace Prize Won’t Make Us Waiver” – Nobel Committee
Donald Trump’s obsession with winning the Nobel Peace Prize next month may have hit a hitch — the stubborn independence of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which insisted to AFP that it cannot be swayed. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has made it clear he wants the prestigious accolade, which his Democratic rival Barack Obama won to...
Anambra: Soludo To Build New Airport At Proposed Industrial Park
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, is planning to build a new airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North LGA, as part of his administration’s vision to transform the state into a smart mega city. During a site tour, Mr. Martins Nwafor, Managing Director of Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport, Umueri, explained that the visit aimed to identify a suitable location for...
Barcelona’s La Liga Homecoming Against Valencia At Johan Cruyff Stadium
After three weeks on the road to start the La Liga season champions Barcelona play their first home match on Sunday, although it won’t be the glorious return to the rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou they had hoped for. The Catalan giants will host Valencia at their 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff training ground stadium as they bid to keep pace with leaders...
Brazil’s Ex-President Jailed 27 Years For Plotting Coup
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for coup plotting at the end of a landmark trial that divided the nation and drew US fury. The sentence could see the 70-year-old far-right leader spend the rest of his days in jail. Judges voted 4-1 to convict Bolsonaro of plotting to overthrow Luiz Inacio...
NSIB Reveals Air Peace Crew Tested Positive For Alcohol, Cannabis
Following an investigation into the incident involving a Boeing 737-524 aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-BQQ, operated by Air Peace Limited, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has disclosed that the Air Peace flight crew showed positive results for alcohol and cannabis. The incident occurred on July 13, 2025, at Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa, Port Harcourt, Rivers...
