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The United Nations is alarmed by the escalating drone attacks in Sudan that are endangering civilians. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said that a drone was reportedly shot down over Khartoum International Airport on Monday, leading to flights being canceled. Local media reported earlier that five members of the same family, including women and children, were killed on …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned reported threats against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa. The ministry said some groups had allegedly urged foreigners, particularly black migrants, to leave the country. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja. Ebienfa spoke after a meeting between Permanent Secretary, Dunoma Ahmed, and South Africa’s Acting High …

Prof. Eric Eboh, the new Vice Chancellor of University of Delta State (UNIDEL) has laid out an ambitious vision anchored on what he branded “Project RAISE UNIDEL.” Prof Eboh unveiled his vision at the maiden meeting he had at UNIDEL Council Chamber on Thursday, April 30 with key stakeholders, including Academic Staff Union of Universities, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian …

They are still there. There is no evading the simple fact. Everywhere the people walk. Wherever they drive. Whenever they switch on the television. The faces of assassinated leaders, and those of new rulers, dominate the public space. Protests have come and gone. A war. Then a ceasefire. But the regime of the Islamic Republic has endured. In fact, according …

The National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Abdulraman Mohammed, has dismissed the 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee constituted at the meeting. Mohammed, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, said that no such meeting chaired by Sen. Adolphus Wabara was convened by the leadership …

Russia has accused the U.S. State Department of unlawfully granting American citizenship to children of Russian diplomats born in the United States, a move Moscow says violates international norms and bilateral diplomatic practice. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Monday said that U.S. authorities were invoking “birthright citizenship” to automatically register such children as U.S. citizens. She argued that …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday condemned an Iranian drone attack on commercial vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement described the incident as a “blatant violation” of UN Security Council resolutions that stressed freedom of navigation and prohibited attacks …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, led by Sen. Adolphus Wabara, has summoned an emergency National Executive Committee meeting for Monday. Wabara spoke on Sunday in Abuja during the 84th meeting of his faction of the board. He said the decision became necessary to prevent a leadership vacuum following recent developments within the party. According to him, the …

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said that 85 per cent of crimes committed against journalists go uninvestigated and unpunished, describing the situation as an unacceptable level of impunity. Guterres stated this in his message to mark World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3 to highlight the importance of press freedom and the safety of journalists globally. He said …

No fewer than 11 people were killed in a reprisal attack by suspected bandits in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attackers had earlier on Saturday attempted an assault, but security operatives repelled them and reportedly neutralised several bandits. Dr Nasir Mu’azu, Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on …