At a high-level diplomatic gathering in Changsha, China, representatives from 53 African nations—alongside the African Union—voiced strong concerns over recent U.S. trade tariffs on African exports. The group jointly called for a shift toward “fair and respectful” trade relations with Washington. In contrast, China extended zero-tariff access to most African countries,...

Statement on Humanitarian Situation in the Gaza The Islamic Republic of #Iran’s MFA expresses deep concern over the worsening humanitarian catastrophe caused by the horrific crimes committed by the #ZionistRegime in the #Gaza Strip.  It strongly condemns the continued killing of Palestinians alongside the deliberate deprivation of the defenseless people of Gaza of food, water,...

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 recovered from former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Sokoto, Nura Ali, during the 2023 general elections. The ruling followed an application by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after no claimant came forward during the public notice...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, accusing him of endangering Igbo youth and calling for his immediate resignation over what they describe as "reckless and inflammatory" remarks. The backlash follows Soludo’s recent statement during a U.S. engagement, where he claimed that 99% of those arrested for kidnappings and...

Putin Tells Trump Russia Ready for New Ukraine Peace Talks After Prisoner Exchanges Russian President Vladimir Putin informed former U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call on Saturday that Moscow is prepared to begin a new round of peace talks with Ukraine after June 22, following the completion of ongoing prisoner and body exchanges between the warring nations. The call marked the...