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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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Gas explosion leaves shop owner with life injuries – LASEMA

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says the gas explosion that occured at No. 32 Coker Compound, Orile Iganmu left life threatening injuries on...

Tribunal affirms Ododo as Kogi Gov, dismisses Ajaka’s petition

The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State. The Tribunal, in upholding the election of the...

Nigeria’s Envoy Honours Martin Luther King In New Jersey

Amb. Lot Egopija, Consul-General of Nigeria in New York on Tuesday, joined the African Consuls General Group (ACGG) in New York to pay tribute to an African-American Church leader and  Social rights activist, Rev. Dr Martin Luther King Jnr.

Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Victoria, Seychelles

The United States on Friday re-opened its embassy in Victoria, Seychelles, marking a return to a full-time diplomatic presence of 27 years.

Tinubu to address Nigerians in nationwide broadcast at 7pm

President Bola Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation on Monday  at 7 pm.

Pregnant woman delivers at Onipanu Bus-stop in Lagos

A heavily pregnant woman on Monday was delivered of a bouncing baby boy at Onipanu Bus Stop, a suburb of Lagos.
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