DRC: US, British Nationals Among 37 Sentenced To Death Over Coup Attempt
At least 37 persons have been sentenced to death in Democratic Republic of Congo for their roles in an attempted coup to overthrow the country's leader, President Félix Tshisekedi. Among the 37 persons are three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian and a Canadian national. They were alleged to have led an attack on both the presidential palace and the home of...
“China, Nigeria Agreements, My Priority” – Chinese Envoy
Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, has said the implementation of the 13 agreements signed by his nation and Nigeria is his priority. Dunhai spoke on the backdrop of President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to China and the cooperation agreements signed between the two countries. He stressed that Tinubu’s visit opened a new era in China and Nigeria’s bilateral...
Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Social Media Records With One Billion Followers
Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first person to reach one billion followers across his social media platforms. Cristiano Ronaldo Shatters Social media records with one billion followers He expressed his gratitude to his fans, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his career. Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr, shared a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday night,...
Nigerian Air Force Officer Awarded International Sword Of Honour
David Sangokoya, a Nigerian Air Force officer, has been awarded the 2023 International Sword of Honor at the Royal Air Force College in UK. This was disclosed in a statement shared on Facebook by the Nigerian Air Force on Friday. The statement is titled “NAF Officer Awarded 2023 International Sword of Honor at RAF College Cranwell, UK.” It read, “A Nigerian Air...
For The First Time, North Korea Releases Images Of Nuclear Weapon Facility
North Korea released images of its uranium enrichment facility for the first time on Friday, showing leader Kim Jong Un touring it as he called for more centrifuges to boost his nuclear arsenal. The country, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006 and is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes, has never publicly disclosed details...
Tinubu, King Charles Meet To Bolster Nigeria-UK Diplomatic Ties
President Tinubu's visit to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, UK, on Wednesday was aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with the UK. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on his verified X account on Thursday. He wrote, “President Bola Tinubu visited His Majesty, King Charles, at Buckingham Palace. The...
2026 ICJ Election: UK To Nominate Nigeria-Born Professor Of Law
The UK government has announced to nominate Dapo Akande, a professor of law, as a judge at the International Court of Justice election in 2026. This was disclosed by Joanna Roper, the UK’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and representative to the ICJ, who confirmed that Akande’s nomination would take place in 2026. Akande was previously elected to the United Nations (UN)...
Newly Elected Iran President Visits Iraq
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian embarked on his first international trip with the goal of strengthening the already strong ties with his neighbor. The three-day trip comes amid turmoil in the Middle East sparked by the war in Gaza, which has drawn in Iran-backed armed groups around the region and complicated Iraq’s relations with the United States. “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani welcomes...
47 Inmates Escape From Liberia Prison
Forty-seven inmates have escaped from a maximum security prison in Liberia's Margibi County, a rural area east of the West African country's capital Monrovia, the justice ministry said on Monday. Initial investigations suggested the inmates had managed to escape at the weekend because of a breach in the prison's security system, the ministry said. "The Ministry of Justice is deeply concerned...
US To Pressure Israel Over Gaza Truce – Hamas
In response to PM Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that no deal has been worked out, Hamas urges the US to pressure Israel on Gaza ceasefire. The two sides have traded blame over stalling talks for a ceasefire and hostage exchange as Netanyahu faces pressure to seal a deal following the deaths of six Gaza captives. Hamas’s Qatar-based lead negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, called...
