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Rights group applauds court decision against trial of civilians…

By Edwin Nwachukwu Uganda, Jan. 31, 2025 - UN Human Rights spokesperson Liz Throssell welcomes today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Uganda to declare unconstitutional the practice of trying civilians in...

Human Rights crisis in DRC continues to deepen – UN

By Edwin Nwachukwu Geneva, Jan. 31, 2025 - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says the human rights...

Angola Demands Rwanda Troops Leave DR Congo, ‘Urgent’ Talks

Angola’s president, Joao Lourenco on Wednesday called for the “immediate withdrawal” of Rwandan troops from the Democratic Republic...

Gaza: No safe pregnancies during Israeli assault

(Jerusalem, January 28, 2025) – The Israeli government’s blockade of Gaza and attacks on healthcare facilities have created serious and sometimes...

Lighting Up Africa: The transformative power of mission 300

By Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth at the African Development Bank Group Across...
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Why Gov. Otu bans commercial motorcycles in Calabar metropolis

In a bid to restore sanity and security to Calabar, the Cross River capital, Gov. Bassey Otu has slammed a total ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada) in the metropolis with immediate effect.

Blinken and Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar at a joint press conference

January 23, 2024 MODERATOR:  Your Excellency the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Your Excellency the 71st United...

Civil Society Organisation condemns shutting down of National grid

A civil society organization, the Center for Social and Economic Rights (CSER) has condemned in the strongest terms the shutting down of the national...

Gov. Otti, Abia State House of Assembly leadership visit Peter Obi

The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti (OFR), and the leadership of 8th Abia State House of Assembly has visited the Labour Party National leader and Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi.

ICPC records 86% public project execution rate

The Independent Corrupt Practice and Offence Commission, ICPC, on Monday said it has recorded 86% project execution rate among the N219,843,922,945.48 worth of approved...

ICC members speak out cross-regional statement rejects intimidation efforts

By Maria Elena Vignoli Ninety-three member countries of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have declared their “unwavering support” for the court in the face of recent threats.  The June...
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