Hostile Reception: Shaibu Slams Libya, Demands Action from AU, CAF
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has condemned in the strongest terms, the poor attitude of Libya authorities to receiving a Nigerian contingent into their country ahead of the Match Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers on Tuesday. The arrangement Nigeria Football Federation had with the Libya Football Federation was to...
France Set To Impose New Immigration Law 2025
French authorities want to adopt a new immigration law, a spokeswoman said, as the new government seeks to crack down on immigration. “There will be a need for a new law,” government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon told broadcaster BFMTV on Sunday. The government’s plan to tighten immigration policies and border controls is emblematic of the rightward shift in French politics following this...
France Enforces Curfew To Stifle Protests About Rising Living Expenses
Martinique, where France has imposed curfews in an effort to calm unrest sparked by residents over rising living expenses, saw violent protests. The local French administration for Martinique said it was banning public gatherings until October 14 and banning the purchase of products that could be used for arson attacks. It added that protests had disrupted flights at Martinique airport and...
Turkish Airlines Makes Emergency Landing In New York As Pilot Dies Mid-flight
A Turkish Airlines pilot, Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, has tragically died after becoming ill during a flight from Seattle, USA, to Istanbul, Turkey. The incident occurred mid-air, prompting an emergency landing in New York, as confirmed by an airline spokesperson on social media platform X. BBC reported on Wednesday that the flight, designated TK204, had taken off from Seattle shortly after...
Russia, Burkina Faso Meet For Military Cooperation Talks
Russia’s Defense Minister met with Burkina Faso’s PM, Apollinaire J. Kyelem de Tambela, to discuss expanding the nation's military cooperation. Moscow has been pursuing a combination of military, diplomatic, and economic interests in Africa, vying with the West for influence after Russia’s war in Ukraine triggered the biggest confrontation between Moscow and Washington in decades. After Putin’s landslide win in Russia’s...
“Israeli Strike Affected Main Road To Syria” – Lebanon
Lebanon laments Israel's strike on the main road to syria Following Israel's claim of Hezbollah transporting weapons through the country’s border. The strike, which Israel has not commented on, comes after 310,000 people, mostly Syrians, have in recent days fled the war pitting Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon for relative safety in neighbouring Syria. It follows an intense night of bombardment...
Nigeria Evacuates Citizens From Lebanon Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
The federal government has commenced arrangements to evacuate Nigerians in Lebanon following the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran. Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun disclosed this on Tuesday and requested the diaspora in Lebanon to reach out to the Nigeria mission for documentation. In a tweet on X through his handle, @DOlusegun, the president’s aid...
France Condemns Israel’s Airstrikes In Lebanon
France has condemned Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, stating that too many civilians, women, and children have died as a result of the action. Frabce’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs expressed its concern about reports of ground incursions by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, adding that civilians, whether Lebanese or Israelis, must under no circumstances be targeted. According to the...
Biden Orders US Forces To Aid Israel’s Defence Against Iran
Israel's defense against Iranian attacks has received assistance from US forces, following President Joe Biden's order. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the White House. According to the Daily Post, Iran on Tuesday launched missiles against Israel. President Joe Biden has ordered the United State’s forces to help Israel’s defence against Iran. This was disclosed in a statement issued...
U.S Govt Backs Nigerian Businesses, Others With Over $8.4m In Grants
The US, through USAID, provides over $8.4 million in grants to improve the CSOs, BMOs' operational and promotional skills in all Nigerian states. According to USAID Nigeria Peace, Democracy and Governance Office Director, Angela Martin, who spoke at the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement ‘SCALE’ closeout event, “USAID remains committed to supporting Nigeria’s journey towards a more inclusive and...
