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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…
UN Energy Compacts commitments reach $1.6 trn, huge funding gap remains
Frank Okon Commitments made under the United Nations Energy Compacts have reached $1.6 trillion, with $284 billion already mobilized, as governments and the private sector step up efforts to expand renewable energy and improve access to electricity and clean cooking…
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…
UK tribunal grants Nigerian migrant right of stay, citing 22 years of residence
Ziggy Ojiegbe A Nigerian migrant who threatened a British mother with a knife in front of her child has been granted the right to remain in the UK after the Upper Tribunal ruled that his long residence and family ties…
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…
US’ withdrawal from international bodies won’t deter UN’s humanitarian mandate, Guterres Says
Ziggy Ojiegbe UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from several United Nations entities, while stressing that the Organization will continue to carry out its humanitarian and development responsibilities. In a…
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…
UK, Nigeria sign MoU for return of $9.5m stolen funds
By Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the return of $9.5 million identified as proceeds of corruption and traced to bank accounts in the Bailiwick of Jersey. Under the agreement,…
Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize offer to Trump signals broader support for regime change
Ziggy Ojiegbe Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Monday she wants to share her Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump in recognition of Washington’s recent military operation that led to the capture of former President Nicolás…
