The war in Sudan has produced what aid agencies call the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, yet it remains one of the least covered. Since April 15, 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, nearly 200,000 people have died, according to UN estimates. Over half the population needs humanitarian assistance….
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major milestone in efforts to unlock Nigeria’s gas resources for industrialisation, investment and job creation. The project, developed by Nigerian independent oil and gas company AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an alleged Nigerian-Mexican drug network operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The agency said it arrested two suspects, 45-year-old Chukwu Christopher, alias Brown, and 60-year-old Chukwu Monday, alias George, in connection with the operation. According to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ibom Air has recorded more than 65,000 flights and transported nearly five million passengers since commencing operations in June 2019. The airline’s Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Essienette said the airline had expanded its fleet to 10 aircraft, serving…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria and Italy have strengthened collaboration on the proposed Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing campaign aimed at mobilising $5 billion to support education financing globally. President Bola Tinubu said the GPE initiative aligns with Nigeria’s education agenda, which prioritises improved learning outcomes through expanded access and investment in teacher capacity. Tinubu…
A US federal judge has ordered the White House to restore press credentials for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, blocking the Trump administration from revoking their access for 14 days. Judge James Boasberg Kelly said the press credentials would remain reinstated “until further Order of the Court or the expiration of this Temporary…
The United States has announced an additional $267 million in funding to support efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The US State Department said Wednesday that the latest funding brought Washington’s total direct health and humanitarian assistance for the outbreak to $887 million. “To date, the…
North Korea has vowed to retain its nuclear weapons permanently, rejecting renewed calls by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said Thursday that Pyongyang’s status as a nuclear-armed state was irreversible and would remain unchanged. “I reaffirm and reconfirm in the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment to enable subnational governments to deliver climate action and support a just energy transition. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday while addressing Heads of State and Government at the United Nations High-level Meeting on Climate Action and the…
