A catastrophic bridge collapse at a copper and cobalt mine in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed the lives of at least 32 people, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The deadly incident occurred on Saturday at the Kalando mine in Mulondo, Lualaba Province, a region known for its rich mineral deposits. According to Lualaba’s Interior…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is poised to appoint a new set of ambassadors in the coming weeks, ending a prolonged diplomatic vacuum that has drawn public criticism and weakened Nigeria’s representation across major foreign missions. Multiple high-ranking presidency officials confirmed the development, noting that the final review of the ambassadorial list is nearing completion. The…
Efforts to end the decades-long conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo gained new momentum on Saturday as the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement in Doha. The development marks the latest attempt after years of failed negotiations to restore stability to one of the world’s most volatile regions….
Federal Workers Recalled as Nation Recovers from Longest Shut down in History President Donald Trump has officially signed a bill ending the record-breaking 43-day U.S. government shutdown, bringing to a close one of the most paralyzing political standoffs in modern American history. The legislation, passed after weeks of tense negotiations between Republicans and Democrats, reopens…
Amnesty International and other advocacy groups have since condemned Uganda’s handling of the incident, warning that such actions undermine regional cooperation and violate international law.
The ongoing federal government shutdown in the United States has entered its 39th day, bringing with it far-reaching economic consequences most notably in the aviation sector. On Saturday, more than 1,400 flights across the country were cancelled, while nearly 6,000 others faced delays, signaling a deepening crisis that has started to cripple one of America’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of three suspected vote buyers during the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, as part of its ongoing nationwide crackdown on electoral corruption and financial inducement of voters. According to a statement released by the anti-graft agency via its official Facebook page, the suspects were…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has reacted strongly to calls by members of the United States House of Representatives urging the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on the group and its affiliate, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. This development…
By Chinedu Nsofor, On Tuesday, popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, shared a statement regarding the threat issued by President Donald Trump to invade Nigeria with military troops over reports of Christian genocide in the country. Primate Ayodele, who vehemently opposed the idea, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to beg the US President because,…
In a major diplomatic development, the Chinese government has publicly expressed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, warning the United States to refrain from interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs. China’s reaction came in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians a claim…
