Pope Leo XIV has vowed that the Vatican will not remain a “silent bystander” in the face of human rights violations worldwide, signaling a firm stance on global inequality and injustice. Speaking to 13 new ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Saturday, the pontiff, elected in May following the death of Pope Francis, emphasized…
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup became clearer on Friday after competing nations learned their group-stage opponents during the tournament draw in Washington, D.C.—an event prominently dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Held at the Kennedy Center, the ceremony featured the inaugural presentation of FIFA’s new peace prize to President Trump before officials…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has presented the draft 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, with Information Commissioner Law Mefor describing the proposal as further evidence of Soludo’s expertise as a globally acclaimed economist. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues,” is expected to round off the…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank Basketball Club, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls,” have qualified for the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) after emerging champions of the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian side delivered a flawless performance, winning all three games at the tournament, where they…
By Ayomide Otitoju Martell, the Pernod Ricard cognac brand known for its heritage of bold creativity, has unveiled The Swift Ascendant, a large-scale metal artwork produced in collaboration with renowned Nigerian sculptor Dotun Popoola. Popoola, celebrated for his pioneering “scrap art” technique, transforms discarded metal into intricate sculptures showcased through his Scrap Art Museum. His…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new legal dispute has emerged over the interpretation of Sections 97 and 98 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, following a recent ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in the case of Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Nnamdi Kanu. Critics argue that the court improperly…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved a new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Namibia, committing $1.78 billion to support economic transformation and inclusive growth between 2025 and 2030. The financing package is expected to accelerate job creation, drive economic diversification, and help address structural challenges in one of…
By Ayomide Otitoju A regional programme transforming aquatic resource management and strengthening cross-border fish trade is improving the livelihoods of nearly three million people across Southern Africa, raising fish production, consumption and incomes. The Program for Improving Fisheries Governance and Blue Economy Trade Corridors (PROFISHBLUE) has recorded cross-border trade volumes of more than 500,000 tonnes…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), led by National Commissioner and CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji, continued its official visit to France with engagements focused on data governance and sovereignty safeguards. The delegation met with key French organisations, including IN Groupe, Thales, Docaposte, the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Mission, the Directorate for Economic…
