Pope Expresses Concern Over Increasing Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Pope Leo has voiced renewed alarm over the escalating violence, discrimination, and persecution faced by Christian populations in several nations, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, among others. The alarm came against the backdrop of the US declaration of Nigeria as a country of particular concern, CPC, in view of allegations of Christian...
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is dead
By Patricia Ngwenya - Johannesburg Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died. He was aged 95. Mugabe died after battling ill health, his family confirmed to newsmen. Mugabe was ousted from power in a military coup in November 2017, ending his three-decade reign. Zimbabwe's education secretary Fadzayi Mahere tweeted: "Rest In Peace, Robert Mugabe." He was born on 21 February 1924, in what was...
Lockdown: I Will Unlock UK Soon – Boris Johnson
BORIS Johnson has told Cabinet colleagues he will return to lead Britain out of lockdown — and friends say it could be as early as next week. He is determined to be at No10 to direct plans to get the country moving again. And an ally said: “It wouldn’t surprise me if he was back before the end of next...
Risk Of Russia Using Nuclear Weapons Has Lessened, Says Scholz
The risk of nuclear weapons being used in the Ukraine conflict has lessened "for the time being", says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. "Russia has stopped threatening to use nuclear weapons in response to the international community marking a red line," Mr Scholz said. On Wednesday, Russia's Vladimir Putin suggested that Moscow would only use nuclear weapons in retaliation. But the US denounced...
Russia Warns Of Consequences As EU Suspends Visa
In response to the EU’s decision to suspend visas for its citizens, Russia has threatened the EU with dire consequences. As the war in Ukraine rages on, the European Union (EU) announced on Wednesday that it would suspend visa requirements for Russian nationals in order to reduce border crossings from Russia into the EU. Russia will choose its course of action for retaliation, according...
For The First Time Since Early March, Gas Price In Europe Exceeds $3,000 Per 1,000 Cubic Meters
The price of gas in Europe surged above $3,000 per 1,000 cubic meters during Monday trading for the first time since March 8, extending gains amid reports on suspension of supplies via Nord Stream for three days starting August 31 due to the repair of gas compressor unit, according to data provided by London’s ICE. The price of gas futures...
U.S. Mission In Nigeria Mandates Disclosure Of Five-year Social Media Activity For Visa Applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced new requirements for visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media usernames and handles used in the past five years. The directive, which was communicated on Monday via the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, is part of the U.S. government’s broader efforts to strengthen national security through enhanced screening measures. According...
Russia Apprehend Woman For Detonating Bomb On Railway
Russia’s FSB security service said on Tuesday it had arrested a woman in her fifties accused of detonating explosives in a bid to sabotage the Trans-Siberian Railway. The suspect was allegedly working on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence, the FSB said, in the latest incident of alleged covert activity during the countries’ conflict. “In August 2025, following the instructions provided by the...
ECOWAS Ministers Convene To Discuss Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
The Foreign Affairs Ministers of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting to discuss the announced withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic from the regional body. The meeting at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja is also to consider the political situation in Senegal where the President postponed the presidential poll, leading to massive protests. According to ECOWAS...
Massive Blackout Hits Spain, Portugal, Southern France, Millions Without Power
A massive blackout has plunged Spain and several European countries into darkness, crippling transport networks and cutting off access to the Internet and mobile services for millions. ABN TV reports that Spain, Portugal, and Southern France are among the most severely affected regions. The power outage, which began around 12:35 PM local time on Monday, has left citizens without electricity...
