A major diplomatic row is unfolding on the international stage following the United States government’s refusal to grant an entry visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas ahead of his planned appearance at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 2025 in New York. The decision has drawn strong
A United States Navy warship has successfully passed through the Panama Canal, making its way towards the Caribbean Sea, in what experts are calling a strategic naval movement. The vessel, whose identity remains undisclosed, sailed through the historic canal earlier this week, sparking a wave of discussions on the growing military presence in the region.
KYIV / ZAPORIZHIA, Ukraine — August 30, 2025 A large-scale overnight Russian missile and drone attack struck central and southeastern Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring dozens, Ukrainian authorities confirmed. Zaporizhia was among the hardest-hit regions, with the State Emergency Service reporting extensive damage to homes, businesses, and municipal infrastructure. Power outages left
GAZA CITY – The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has taken a darker turn as reports confirm that thousands of Palestinians are being forcibly displaced from their homes in the northeastern axis of Gaza City. This development follows an intensified wave of Israeli military operations involving relentless air raids, artillery shelling, and the deployment of explosive-laden
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – In a significant diplomatic and religious engagement, the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Thursday, welcomed a high-powered delegation from the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) to Istanbul. The meeting, which took place at the presidential complex in the Turkish commercial capital, underscores Türkiye’s continued leadership role
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced that three distinguished Nigerian designers will proudly represent the nation at this year’s Saudi International Handicrafts Week—popularly known as Banan—set to take place in Riyadh this November. As the event draws near, their participation signals a powerful affirmation of Nigeria’s rich creative
GAZA CITY | August 29, 2025 Israel intensified bombardments around Gaza City on Thursday as its military prepared to take control of the area, deepening international concern over civilian suffering and food shortages, according to United Nations officials and humanitarian agencies. A UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis last week confirmed famine conditions
Brasília, Brazil – Friday, August 29, 2025 Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) aimed at opening direct air links between Lagos and São Paulo before the end of 2025. The agreement was formalised in Brasília during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, with Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus
August 29, 2025 — Switzerland has formally pledged support for Nigeria’s bid to secure a Category ‘C’ seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026/2027 biennium. The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Patrick Felix Egloff, delivered a letter of endorsement to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, during a
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Amsterdam Centraal Station this week in solidarity with Palestinians, voicing anger over the deaths of journalists in Gaza. The protest followed an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis on August 25, which killed at least 20 people, including several journalists. Protesters held placards and chanted slogans
