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Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, highlighting concerns over the recent escalation following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. “Türkiye is closely monitoring the process that began with the attacks on Iran. “If the interventions are prolonged, they could cause significant damage to regional and global stability. “There are still measures that can be …

Global Orthodox Anglican leaders have officially announced a major restructuring of the Anglican Communion, marking a definitive split from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the UK-based “Instruments of Communion”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move is the climax of long-standing disagreements over doctrinal issues, including same-sex relationships and the ordination of women to …

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) says no fewer than 3,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers are stranded in Middle East over the ongoing war by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The crucial Strait of Hormuz global shipping corridor marking the entrance to the Persian Gulf, is essentially closed due to the threat of strikes from Iran and elsewhere, IMO declared. …

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, “could spiral beyond anyone’s control”. “All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region,” Guterres said. The UN chief also warned that the crisis “pose a grave a risk to the global economy, …

There can be no military solution to the conflict plaguing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the U.S., EU, UK, Switzerland, and others have warned. This is contained in a ‘Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG)’ on the situation in the Eastern DRC. ICG members consist of the Governments of the United States …

President Bola Tinubu on Friday night assured Nigerians and members of the Armed Forces that the country would ultimately prevail against all forms of insecurity. The president said the sacrifices of Nigeria’s brave servicemen and women would never be in vain. Tinubu gave the assurance during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Armed Forces at the Presidential …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, cautioned that the U.S. intelligence has …

Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday inaugurated its State Executive Council, charging members to strengthen the party’s structures and sustain electoral victories ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration held at the party secretariat in Benin City, the state chairman of the APC, Jarrett Tenebe, said the newly inaugurated executives would serve as …

A Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, alongside several other senior officers, will be retiring from the Nigeria Police Force, following recent changes in the leadership of the force. This is just as seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police have been slated for promotion to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police. The exit of Mba and other DIGs followed the …

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria has shown that a litre of imported petrol is about N64 cheaper than the one produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. However, the refinery debunked the report, challenging importers to defy the ongoing airstrikes in the Middle East and bring in petroleum products. …