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Iran government admits killing over 5,000 protesters
* Doctors cite higher death tolls Ziggy Ojiegbe Iranian authorities have acknowledged that more than 5,000 people were killed during recent protests across the country, while doctors and independent reports claim the actual death toll may be more than three…
Participation in Trump’s Gaza Peace Board carries $1bn commitment
Ziggy Ojiegbe Countries seeking permanent seats on a proposed Board of Peace that would govern Gaza would be required to contribute at least $1 billion, under a draft charter for the initiative. United States President Donald Trump would oversee the…
UN dismayed as Iran admits killing 3,000 protester
Frank Okon The United Nations has expressed alarm after an Iranian official acknowledged that around 3,000 people have been killed amid the ongoing crackdown on nationwide protests. An Iranian official told The New York Times on Tuesday that the death…
Nigeria splatters N13.2 bn on countering claims of Christian slaughter
Move aimed at averting possible sanctions and military action Ziggy Ojiegbe The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu has spent an estimated $9 million (about N13.2 billion) on lobbying efforts in Washington as it seeks to counter allegations of widespread…
U.S. urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as crackdown intensifies
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United States has warned its citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating violence, mass arrests and the risk of arbitrary detention as authorities intensify their crackdown on nationwide protests. In an emergency notice issued by the State…
Rising riot tolls: Iran seeks dialogue to avert U.S. military action as tensions rise
Ziggy Ojiegbe Iran is widening diplomatic channels with the United States in an effort to avert military confrontation, even as President Donald Trump weighs a range of forceful responses to Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Iranian officials say communication…
US withdrawal from UN bodies threatens global development goals
Frank Okon The United States’ move to withdraw from or suspend funding to a range of United Nations bodies risks slowing progress on some of the world’s most pressing global priorities, from tackling climate change and regulating international trade to…
World leaders angry at rising death tolls in Iran protests
Islamic regime focused on military programs while economy collapsed Ziggy Ojiegbe Global leaders, from the Pope to senior Western officials, have sharply condemned the Iranian government’s violent response to nationwide protests, as reports continue of rising death tolls and mass…
Wars drive Africa’s economic strain, hunger and displacement, UN warns
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Nations has warned that escalating conflicts across parts of Africa and the Middle East are deepening economic hardship, fuelling hunger and driving mass displacement, with civilians bearing the heaviest burden. UN Secretary-General António Guterres remains gravely…
Venezuela to free ‘large number’ of prisoners as Spain prepares to welcome citizens
Trump vows to veto Congress over military action The Venezuelan government has announced plans to release a “large number” of prisoners, including foreign nationals, in what it described as a gesture aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence. The announcement comes days…
