The small Christian community in Gaza—numbering just a few hundred—is mourning the death of Pope Francis, whose near-nightly video calls provided solace during the Israel-Hamas conflict that has ravaged the enclave since October 2023. Members of the Holy Family Catholic Parish, where over 600 displaced people (both Christians and Muslims) have sought refuge, described the
As President Trump intensifies his “America First” trade agenda in 2025, trading partners are grappling with how to navigate a wave of new U.S. tariffs and unpredictable negotiating tactics. Since returning to office, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on aluminum, steel, cars, and a variety of imports from countries with trade deficits with the U.S.,
In the face of crippling food shortages and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, some displaced Palestinian families have turned to eating sea turtles as a desperate means of survival. The development underscores the severity of the current famine situation in the region, now entering its 18th month of war, with aid routes
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the advancement of Chinese language education within Nigeria, citing its growing global relevance and its strategic role in deepening Nigeria-China relations. This endorsement was made public during the celebration of the International Chinese Language Day, held on Friday in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director of
Nigeria’s economic growth in 2025 may experience a setback due to a newly imposed 14 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States on Nigerian imports. This is highlighted in the latest ‘Nigeria Economic Outlook – April 2025’ report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The tariff is part of a broader set of measures, referred to as
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has outlined plans to vaccinate 68,000 children against polio in Plateau State through an extensive vaccination campaign. The initiative aims to target high-risk areas and ensure that every child is reached in the state’s efforts to eradicate polio. During an advocacy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Buba,
Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday at the Kremlin with Alexander (Sasha) Trufanov, a Russian-Israeli man who was held hostage by Hamas for 498 days before his release in February 2025. During the meeting, Putin expressed gratitude to the political leadership of Hamas for cooperating with Russia and carrying out what he described as
A combined airstrike by Somali and US forces has killed 12 militants, including several senior leaders, in a targeted strike on Al-Shabaab positions in central Somalia. The air raid took place in Adan Yabaal, a strategic town located 220 kilometers (140 miles) north of Mogadishu, which had recently been under attack by the Al-Shabaab group.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Alexander Trufanov, a Russian-Israeli man who was freed after spending more than a year in captivity by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The meeting, which took place late Wednesday, saw Putin express his gratitude to Hamas for the release, citing Russia’s longstanding ties with the Palestinian people
The third edition of GITEX Africa 2025, held in Marrakech from April 14–16, culminated in a celebration of Africa’s tech ingenuity, with Nigeria’s startup ecosystem taking center stage. The event, attended by over 45,000 participants from 130+ countries and featuring 1,450+ exhibitors, saw Nigerian innovators Crop2Cash and Vinsight emerge as standout performers in the prestigious
