Matawalle Alleges ‘Conflict Entrepreneurs’ Behind Unending Insecurity, Banditry in North-West
Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, has alleged that conflict entrepreneurs, who profit from the region’s security issue, are connected to the persistent banditry in the North-West. The…
Social Protection Policy in Nigeria at Risk of Political Hijack – CORN Director Tells Tinubu
The Director, Conflict Research Network, West Africa (CORN), Dr Tarila Marclint Ebiede, has advised President Bola Tinubu not to allow social protection policy under his watch to be hijacked by…
Gaza Evacuees Arrive in Egypt After Rafah Crossing Reopens
The first group of foreigners and injured Palestinians evacuated after the Rafah border crossing reopened, arrived in Egypt from Gaza on Sunday, four Egyptian security sources said. Evacuations through the…
South Africa Urges ICC to Prosecute Israel, Describes Attacks on Palestinians as War Crimes, Genocide
South Africa has summoned the Israeli Ambassador to Pretoria Eliav Belotsercovsky in connection with his recent alleged conduct relating to the ongoing, tragic Israel-Palestine war. Belotsercovsky is accused of making…
Israel Committing War Crimes While Whole World Watching – Turkish President, Erdogan
Türkiye emphasises the importance of establishing a ceasefire, ending the clashes and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterates. Israel is committing…
Muslims, Jews, Christians Protest Against Israel in South Africa
Thousands of South Africans have marched in Cape Town to protest Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip which have resulted in the deaths of more than 11,000 Palestinians. The protest…
Violence, Vote-Buying Mar Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Polls
Widespread voter inducement and electoral violence were recorded in the governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states yestyerday. Field reports from observers deployed by civil society organisations (CSOs) showed…
Ex-president Jonathan Charges National Assembly to Stop Off-Season Elections in Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday urged the National Assembly (NASS) to stop off-cycle elections in Nigeria. The ex-president, spoke after he cast his vote during the Bayelsa governorship election…
BAYELSA ELECTION: Sylva Alleges Security Agents ‘Playing’ on PDP’s Side
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva, on Saturday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and security agents of harassing his supporters. Sylva, who addressed journalists…
Israel Acting Like Spoilt Child of Western Powers – Turkish President, Erdogan
“Nuclear weapons, whose existence is acknowledged by Israeli ministers, should be investigated,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said in his address during the 8th Extraordinary Islamic Summit in Riyadh.…