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UN General Assembly to hold emergency session on Ukraine Oct.10
A strong majority was expected to decide in favour of the condemnation in the UN General…
Russian Duma ratifies annexation of Ukrainian regions as West rallies
On the battlefield, Ukrainian troops again recorded successes in their counter-offensive, advancing against Russian invaders in…
Ousted Burkina Faso leader leaves country for Togo
To some in Burkina Faso’s military, Damiba also was seen as too cozy with former colonizer…
Lula wins first round of Brazil’s presidential election
Since no candidate won more than 50 per cent of the vote, Lula and Bolsonaro as…
Coalition of 20 groups hold “Obidatti” rally in London
We marched through the major streets of London to Trafalgar Square, Nigeria high Commission and 10…
Putin declares 4 occupied Ukrainian provinces as part of Russia
The organization, of which Russia is a member, once again called on Moscow “to withdraw all…
Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government
Before Friday evening’s announcement, troops in Burkina Faso had blocked streets in the capital, Ouagadougou, and…
Washington DC proclaims Oct. 1 Nigerian American Day
The city’s Office on African Affairs works with the Nigerian Center to foster economic inclusion and…
World leaders call for urgent action for climate funding
U.S. Special Presidential envoy for climate, Mr John Kerry said: “we are working on something serious…
Queen’s coffin lowered into Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel
Archbishop of Canterbury then concluded the service with a blessing before the congregation sang the national…
Taliban confirms release of U.S. citizen in prisoner swap
After his release, Noorzai was welcomed at Kabul airport by the Taliban’s notorious GDI intelligence forces…
Ruto sworn in as Kenyan president
Ruto also appended his signature to the corresponding documents, as seen in the live broadcast monitored…
Charles to lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin
Charles and Camilla are in London, but before leaving for the Scottish capital, they will visit…
King Charles tells PM Truss: Queen’s death ‘The moment I’ve been dreading’
All those people had come to give their condolences and put flowers… it’s the moment I’ve…
British Cabinet ministers to have audience with King Charles III
Members of the British Cabinet will have their first meeting with King Charles III on Saturday,…
Britain begins period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II
Members of the royal family will be expected in the coming days to hold a poignant…
Lawmaker lauds British-Nigerian lawmaker, Kemi Badenoch’s appointment
Badenoch’s appointment gladens the heart of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora, as she has…
Death toll from Chinese earthquake rises to 46
There were several aftershocks, with the strongest measured at a magnitude of 4.2 The death toll…
Liz Truss named as next Britain prime minister
Truss will become the Conservatives’ fourth prime minister since a 2015 election Liz Truss was named…
U.S. Vice President lauds Osinbajo’s leadership on climate change
Harris expressed optimism on Nigeria’s ability to achieve the ambitious goals laid out in the plan…
S/Africa’s 21 youths who died in tavern were suffocated, families say
Five parents on Thursday said the youths, the youngest of whom was a 13-year-old girl, died…
OPINION: Between ASUU’s “quacks” and NANS’s “cracks”
The teacher spoke like a quack and the student spoke like he was on crack!” By…
Pakistan Floods: Nigeria calls for global attention
Floods have damaged half-a-million homes, affecting about 30 million people, killing above 1,000 President Muhammadu Buhari…
US to sentence Hushpuppi September 21 over internet fraud
The first came on February 14, then postponed to June 11 and now it has been…
Senseless war in Ukraine now 6 months, UN chief tells Security Council
The secretary-general provided an update on his visit to Ukraine last week to follow up on…
Angolan parties wrap up campaigning as tense election nears
The MPLA, led by João Lourenço since 2017, has governed Africa’s second-biggest oil producer since independence…
Ukraine: Any damage to Zaporizhzhia plant is suicide – UN chief
The UN chief outlined that military equipment and personnel should be withdrawn from the plant, no…