Amnesty International Nigeria’s Director, Isa Sanusi, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to human rights standards and accountability for perpetrators in a recent statement. “Amnesty International welcomes the ECOWAS Court’s ruling directing the Nigerian government to conduct a new investigation into rights violations during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests,” Sanusi said. The court’s decision followed a case…
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, outcomes from the FEC meeting in Abuja detailed plans to procure agricultural equipment aimed at bolstering national food security through the National Agricultural Mechanization Programme (NAMP). The equipment, including 2000 tractors, 4000 disc ploughs, 1000 disc ridges, 1200…
NATO leaders have committed to providing Ukraine with a substantial $43 billion in military aid over the next year, aimed at bolstering its defenses against Russia. This pledge was formalized in a final communique following a NATO summit held in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, where member nations also announced individual and joint measures to enhance…
Taiwan has heightened its surveillance of Chinese military movements after detecting the largest number of Chinese warplanes near the island in a single 24-hour period this year. The uptick in military activity coincides with ongoing drills conducted by Beijing, which align with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence, as…
China has issued a stern warning to NATO following accusations from the Western military alliance that Beijing is a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The warning, delivered on Thursday, came as NATO leaders gathered in Washington, DC, where they pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses and bolster Europe’s security against Russia, while also highlighting…
Gareth Southgate’s England squad is gearing up for their first major tournament final on foreign soil after a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in Wednesday’s semi-final. Should England triumph on Sunday, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is advocating for a national bank holiday to celebrate. “The Three Lions are playing their first-ever final…
A man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China by stuffing them into his trousers was apprehended by customs authorities, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The unidentified traveller was stopped by customs officers as he tried to cross from Hong Kong into Shenzhen. Upon inspection, officers found six canvas drawstring…
Russian strikes killed three people in southern Ukraine, including at the Black Sea port of Odesa, authorities reported on Wednesday. Russia has been conducting nightly attacks on cities across Ukraine since its invasion began in February 2022. “The aggressor targeted port infrastructure in the Odesa region. Unfortunately, two people were killed: a security guard and…
Members of the House of Representatives Committee investigating the arbitrary increase in cement prices have criticized Alhaji Aliko Dangote for failing to honor their invitation. Dangote, the major producer of cement in Nigeria through his Dangote Group, was summoned by the joint Committees on Commerce, Industry, Special Duties, and Solid Minerals to address allegations of…
