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…
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…
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…
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…
Bandits Attack National Park Service Office in Oyo, Kill Personnel
Frank Okon Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked the old National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, killing an unspecified number of personnel. The Conservator of the Park, Tesleem Kareem, confirmed the incident…
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…
Venezuela’s new government seeks cooperation with Trump administration
Ziggy Ojiegbe Venezuela’s interim government has signaled a sharp shift away from the country’s long-standing posture of leftist anti-Americanism, moving instead to court cooperation with the administration of United States President Donald Trump following the arrest and deportation of former…
Nigeria among beneficiaries of $2bn US humanitarian aid
Ziggy Ojiegbe Nigeria is among 17 crisis-affected countries eligible to access a new $2 billion humanitarian funding package agreed between the United States and the United Nations, aimed at saving lives amid rising global humanitarian needs. The funding will support…
Gaza war to resume if HAMAS fails to disarm
Ziggy Ojiegbe Israel could resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to disarm within a two-month deadline agreed with the United States, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The timeline was set during talks between US President Donald…
UN Report details mass killings, rapes at Sudan’s refugee camp
More than 1,000 civilians were killed during a three-day attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam displacement camp in April, according to a report released Thursday by the UN Human Rights Office. The paramilitary group stormed the…
