The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a high-level security advisory, warning American citizens residing in or visiting Abuja to steer clear of Nigerian military bases and government facilities amid heightened global security concerns. In an official notice titled *”Emergency
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The world was shaken by the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171, which claimed 247 lives in what should have been a routine journey. Now, as India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) releases its preliminary findings, the picture emerging is not only harrowing — it is infuriating. This was not a result of weather, […]
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, Ukrainian’s civilians began fleeing their homes as cities and towns were targeted by military attacks. One of such Ukrainian cities was the industrial city of Mariupol, which is located in the south of Ukraine. On May 21, 2022, Mariupol was fully occupied by Russian forces. […]
Jihadists have intensified their offensives in the Sahel region in recent weeks, carrying out bloody raids in Mali, incursions into major cities in Burkina Faso and inflicting heavy army losses in Niger. The three Sahel states’ military juntas, who had pledged during the coups that brought them to power to make security a priority, are […]
The Ugandan army said Thursday it had taken control of the Democratic Republic of Congo towns of Kasenyi and Tchomia to “prevent inter-ethnic fighting”. While Rwanda backs the M23 armed group that has taken huge swathes of the mineral-rich eastern DRC in recent months, neighbouring Uganda has played a more complex role. Uganda has worked […]
Authorities in northeastern Venezuela have discovered the bodies of 14 African migrants on a river that connects to the Atlantic Ocean, Interior and Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello said. The decomposing bodies were found on a boat in the northeastern state of Delta Amacuro, according to media reports. “There were 14 human bodies, all from Africa,” […]
At least 20 people have been killed and 17 others wounded over the past two days by artillery shelling from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Abu Shouk camp for displaced persons in North Darfur state, an emergency group and a camp official said. The camp, located north of El Fasher city, has […]
In recent years, Russia has not celebrated Victory Day on May 9; the Kremlin has been buying the presence of representatives of foreign countries at the parade. For participating in the May 9 parade, certain foreign countries receive credit concessions, debt cancellation, or economic promises. From Armenia to Venezuela, from Cuba to Burkina Faso, dozens […]
By Isah Chiroma The trade war initiated by the United States against China has become a pivotal moment in the landscape of global trade and economic policy. Driven by President Donald Trump’s administration, the United States imposed massive tariffs, disrupted supply chains and stoked recession fears. However, the effectiveness of these strategies is under scrutiny, […]
Russia’s so-called “Great Patriotic War” is only a segment of WWII (1939-1945), often used as an ideological tool. This distortion tries to paint Russia as the sole victor, while in reality, the victory was achieved by the united efforts of many countries, including Ukraine and other former Soviet republics. This is Kremlin’s Historical Manipulations. Russian […]
Unprecedented Wildfire Activity The early months of 2025 have been marked by extreme heat and dry conditions, culminating in the hottest start to May on record. These conditions have created an environment highly susceptible to wildfires, with over 95 square miles of land already scorched, making it the second-worst year on record for area burned. […]
With Agency Report At 21, Blessing Nwachukwu left Nigeria for Russia with nothing but a dream, $65 in her pocket, and a plane ticket to study. Today, she’s not only a US citizen but a self-made tech entrepreneur and millionaire with a net worth exceeding $2 million. The Moscow Hustle: From Student to English Tutor […]
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church through one of its most reformative and socially conscious eras, died peacefully in the Vatican. His 12-year papacy was marked by: Historic Firsts: He was the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit to assume the papacy. Progressive Agenda: Francis pushed for inclusivity within the Church—on […]
President Donald Trump stunned the global financial community by announcing sweeping new tariffs—dubbed the “Liberation Day Tariffs”—targeting hundreds of billions of dollars in imports, especially from China, Mexico, and even close allies like Germany and Japan. Though he has since delayed full implementation for 90 days, the announcement has already had
Almost one month since Ukraine agreed to a US-led unconditional ceasefire, Russia is looking for new excuses to avoid peace negotiations. Russia’s endless ceasefire excuses are proof that Putin does not want peace. Among other things, the Vladimir Putin regime focuses on reaching separate anti-Ukrainian agreements with the world’s leading countries, primarily the USA
A Chadian judge on Wednesday rejected a request for the provisional release of Olivier Monodji, a correspondent for French broadcaster Radio France Internationale (RFI), who was arrested in March and accused of colluding with Russia, his lawyer said. Monodji and two other journalists were detained on charges of sharing sensitive information on national security and […]
South Sudan’s northeast is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency, as escalating conflict and widespread hunger threaten the lives of nearly 7.7 million people, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday. The crisis is particularly severe among returnees escaping violence in neighboring Sudan, who now make up nearly half of those grappling with catastrophic
Amnesty International has reported that Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have deliberately used rape and other forms of sexual violence as tools of war—acts that constitute war crimes and may amount to crimes against humanity. In a report released Thursday, the organization documented 36 instances of rape and gang rape committed by RSF fighters, […]
United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the formation of a Title IX Special Investigation Team, a bold new initiative aimed at strengthening federal oversight and enforcement of Title IX policies across educational institutions nationwide. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., Secretary McMahon emphasized that the move is part of a […]
A decades-old struggle song, once a rallying cry against apartheid, had resurfaced, stirring the embers of South Africa’s painful history. The lyrics, once whispered in defiance and chanted in the streets, were now at the center of a fiery national debate. It began when a viral clip showed a crowd singing the song at a […]