Africa
Trump says 'this war has been won' as Iran denies any agreement
A Dubious Victory Claim
US President Donald Trump’s claim that “this war has been won” is met with skepticism from Iran, which has categorically denied any …
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World facing biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, Canadian minister says
A Crisis of Consequence
As the world’s energy landscape teeters on the brink of chaos, a stark warning from a Canadian energy minister has sent shockwaves through the global …
Africa
Philippines declares state of national emergency amid energy disruptions
A Global Ripple Effect: Philippines Declares State of Emergency Amid Energy Disruptions
The Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has declared a state of national energy …
Africa
Oil drops over 5% after Trump proposes talks with Iran
Shifting Tides: Oil Markets React to Trump’s Overtures to Iran
A sense of trepidation gripped oil markets yesterday as US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement …
Africa
Israel issues forced evacuation orders for parts of Beirut’s southern suburb
A City in the Crosshairs: The Unwarranted Aggression in Beirut’s Southern Suburb
For the residents of Beirut’s southern suburb, the sound of artillery fire and the …
Africa
Labour Party postpones congresses, convention, inaugurates planning committee
A Nation in Flux: Labour Party Puts Brakes on Convention
As the sun rises over the sprawling metropolis of Abuja, Nigerians are abuzz with anticipation. A nation teetering on the …
Africa
US, Israel attacked near vicinity of Bushehr nuclear plant, Iran says
Shadows Over the Gulf
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation made a stark announcement on Tuesday evening local time, claiming that a US and Israeli military operation had …
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Remains of mother of ex-Rivers commissioner for burial on 10 April
Family and Tradition
The news of Mama Patience Tam-George’s passing on 3 March 2026 sent shockwaves through the community of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. At 93, she had …
Africa
Soludo appoints attorney-general, 11 others in Anambra
A New Era Takes Shape in Anambra
In the sweltering heat of a Nigerian summer, a fresh chapter has unfolded in the southeastern state of Anambra. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo …
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Trump says he is 'talking to the right' people in Iran to make a deal
A New Era of Engagement?
Tensions between the United States and Iran have been simmering for years, with a series of diplomatic crises and military confrontations threatening to …