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Humanitarian mission turns mystery as Mexican flotilla to Cuba disappears without trace
Two boats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba have disappeared in the Caribbean Sea, leaving nine crew members missing and prompting an urgent search effort. The vessels, Friendship and Tiger Moss, departed from a southeastern Mexican port on March…
Iran war: UN appoints envoy to push for peace
Ziggy Ojiegbe UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the escalating Gulf conflict is “out of control,” urging all parties to step back and allow diplomacy to prevail as he announced the appointment of a senior envoy to lead peace…
UN pushes for justice and reparations for centuries of slavery
Frank Okon The United Nations General Assembly has passed a record-breaking resolution condemning the Transatlantic Slave Trade and urging reparations for nations and peoples who were its victims. Spearheaded by Ghana, the resolution was adopted with 123 countries voting in…
US, Israel divided on Iran war endgames
Donald Asha Differences are widening between the United States and Israel over how to end their joint military campaign against Iran, even as both countries continue to coordinate closely on the battlefield. The two allies initially aligned on key objectives,…
Trump’s threat: Iran says Strait of Hormuz accessible with coordination
Ziggy Ojiegbe Iran is ready to cooperate with the International Maritime Organization to improve maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, walking back from confrontation with the United States of America which gave 48 hours for the waterway to…
From war front to theatre: Chuck Norris’ choice for disciplined life
. Ziggy Ojiegbe The journey of Chuck Norris from a young Air Force serviceman to a defining figure in action cinema remains one of the more distinctive arcs in popular culture, built on discipline, persistence and an ability to translate…
NSIA dairy deal to create 7,500 jobs, strengthen food supply
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK‑based Asset Green Limited to develop an integrated dairy livestock production and processing platform in Nigeria. The partnership represents a major step toward transforming…
Civilians bear brunt as Middle East conflict escalates, UN says
Frank Okon The escalating war in the Middle East is taking a growing toll on civilians, UN experts warned on Monday during a briefing to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Independent investigators highlighted rising violence following Israeli and U.S….
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to non-American allies
Ziggy Ojiegbe Iran’s foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels except those of the United States and its allies. The statement comes after President Trump threatened to strike Iranian oil facilities. Late Friday, the…
Man who crucified pastor denied request for death penalty
Ziggy Ojiegbe An Arizona man accused of killing a pastor and staging the body to resemble a crucifixion has been denied his request to be sentenced to death. Prosecutors say Adam Sheafe, 51, murdered William “Bill” Schonemann, a pastor at…
