Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has revealed a disturbing development involving some youths from the state, disclosing that 23 Anambra indigenes are currently facing the death penalty in Indonesia for drug trafficking-related crimes. He made this known while addressing a group of political defectors who recently joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Shehu Dikko, throwing his weight behind the initiative. This move aligns with the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) recent expression of interest to host the prestigious event in Abuja, meeting the March 28 deadline set by the
The Russian government has issued a strong protest against French authorities following the detention of a Russian Foreign Ministry employee in France, describing the move as “provocative” and threatening reciprocal measures if the situation is not promptly resolved. According to information obtained by our correspondent, the Russian diplomat, whose identity has not been officially disclosed,
The ongoing war in Ukraine has far-reaching implications beyond Eastern Europe, with security analysts emphasizing that its eventual resolution will significantly shape global stability for decades to come. Speaking at an international security conference yesterday, diplomats and foreign policy experts highlighted how the conflict has already transformed geopolitical alliances and challenged fundamental principles of international
India’s central bank has made a decisive move to cut interest rates for the second time this year, citing the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and ongoing global economic uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis point reduction in the benchmark repo rate, bringing it down to 6 percent,
The European Union, in partnership with the Federal Government, is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry in line with the United Nations International Zero Waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry. Globally, this stands at an alarming
Obina Christopher Ezeoke, a 32-year-old Nigerian, has won a human rights case in the UK after being convicted of murdering a mother and her nephew in north London. Despite this victory, Ezeoke will remain behind bars, serving his life sentence for the brutal killings. In 2016, Ezeoke shot and killed Bervil Kalikaka-Ekofo, 21, and his
The United States Supreme Court has temporarily halted a deadline requiring the return of Kilmar Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month. Chief Justice John Roberts granted an “administrative stay” on Monday, effectively delaying the deadline imposed by a lower court, which had ordered Garcia’s return by midnight. Garcia,
Nigeria’s highest-ranked fencer, Inkosi Brou, will spearhead the country’s six-man squad to the 2025 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships, set to take place in Wuxi, China, from today, April 7, through to April 15. Brou, who is also a World Tournoi Satellite Cup silver medallist, is Nigeria’s most accomplished fencer and one of the
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the impact of the newly imposed tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Nigerian exports, warning that both oil and non-oil sectors could suffer significant setbacks. The tariffs, which are set to disrupt trade relations between Nigeria and the United States, could undermine the competitiveness of Nigerian products
