UN chief warns of high number of armed conflicts/in /by
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the high number of armed conflicts in the world, and called on member states to remain committed to their responsibility to protect against violence.
Ecuador recaptures fugitive drug kingpin ‘fito’ after dramatic raid/in /by
His recapture is being hailed as a major security win for President Daniel Noboa’s administration as it struggles to contain spiraling gang violence across the country.
Nigeria: FG Moves to Enforce $300 Helicopter Levy As IOCs Get 7-Day Ultimatum/in /by
[Daily Trust] There is an imminent showdown between the federal government and international oil companies (IOCs) and the operators of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) in Nigeria following a seven-day ultimatum for the remittance of the $300 helicopter landing fees, Daily Trust can report.
Nigeria: Cautious Optimism As Crude Oil Prices Drop Below $70 After Iran-Israel Ceasefire/in /by
[Daily Trust] Oil prices dropped dramatically yesterday after a ceasefire was agreed between Israel and Iran, putting a pause to 12 days of tension in the Middle East.
Death toll in Kenyan anti-government protests rises to 16, says rights group/in /by
Amnesty International says most of the dead were killed by police during the nationwide demonstration.
Burundi calls on United Nations to recognize 1972 genocide against Hutus/in /by
Burundi’s call adds to broader efforts in the region to reckon with past atrocities and seek international acknowledgment for historical injustices.
INTERPOL seizes $65M in fake drugs, arrests 769 in largest-ever global crackdown/in /by
“Fake and unapproved medications are a serious risk to public health. They can include dangerous or illegal ingredients potentially resulting in severe illness, or even death, said David Caunter, Director of Organized and Emerging Crime at INTERPOL.
Business community must safeguard free trade, Chinese premier tells ‘Summer Davos’ forum/in /by
Business leaders at Summer Davos summit in Tianjin warn of the risks a return to unilateralism would pose to the global economy.
Nigeria: Ex-NNPC CFO Speaks On Arrest By EFCC/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Isa said he voluntarily submitted himself to the EFCC for questioning and was not arrested or detained.
Catholic Pope affirms priest celibacy, demands ‘firm’ action on abuse/in /by
Leo XIV was speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.