Rubio Heads to Vatican and Italy Amid Strained Relations Over Iran War and Pope Dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Vatican and Italy this week in an effort to ease tensions with key allies after a series of clashes involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV and the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Rubio, a practicing Catholic, is scheduled to meet Pope Leo on […]
Russia Reports Massive Ukrainian Drone Assault as Ceasefire Efforts Falter
Russia said it repelled a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack overnight into Thursday, with officials reporting that dozens of drones were intercepted near Moscow. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, air defense systems shot down at least 347 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said more than 30 drones heading toward the Russian […]
Nigeria Secures UN International Law Commission Seat
Olufemi Elias has been elected as a member of the International Law Commission (ILC), filling a casual vacancy created after the resignation of Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa. The election took place on Tuesday during the Commission’s 77th session in Geneva, Switzerland. The ILC, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1947, is responsible for the […]
Wike Mocks Peter Obi Over Defection to NDC
Nyesom Wike has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing him of repeatedly abandoning political platforms instead of resolving internal crises. Wike spoke on Wednesday during his monthly media chat in Abuja, where he questioned Obi’s leadership credentials and described his political movements as […]
FG Bans Honorary Degree Recipients From Using ‘Dr’ Title
The Federal Government has approved a new policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr,” introducing stricter regulations to guide the award and usage of honorary doctorates in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), also outlines sanctions for violations as part of efforts to curb the abuse and […]
FG Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has ruled out the return of fuel subsidy despite rising petroleum prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Oyedele made the declaration on Tuesday while accompanying President Bola Tinubu to a meeting with global investors in Paris. According to the minister, the […]
Aisha Yesufu Joins NDC, Eyes FCT Senate Seat
Activist and prominent supporter of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, has announced her resignation from the African Democratic Congress and confirmed her move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Yesufu disclosed the decision in a statement shared on her X account on Wednesday, describing the move as part of her commitment to supporting a political movement she […]
Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash in Senate Over New Leadership Eligibility Rule
A heated confrontation broke out on Wednesday between Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole, barely a day after the Senate amended its standing rules to limit top leadership positions to lawmakers with at least two consecutive terms in office. The revised rule effectively bars Oshiomhole from contesting for a presiding position in the 11th Senate. The […]
Trump Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Ceasefire
A fragile Middle East ceasefire faced renewed strain Tuesday after the United States and Iran exchanged threats and military fire over U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But late Tuesday, Trump announced that the U.S. operation known as “Project Freedom” would be temporarily paused amid signs of diplomatic progress. In […]
China Urges Iran Toward Diplomacy Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
China urged Iran on Wednesday to pursue diplomacy and avoid renewed conflict in the Middle East, as Beijing positions itself as a key mediator ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. During talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called […]
