CDD, partners rally Benue stakeholders to combat misinformation, promote social cohesion
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Stakeholders in Benue State have called for collective action to tackle misinformation, disinformation and hate speech as part of efforts to strengthen peace and social cohesion in the state. The call was made during a High-Level Dialogue and Roundtable Discussion on “Unpacking Divisive Narratives and Promoting Social Cohesion,” organised by the […]
Iraq warns of strikes near prison housing IS suspects
Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Islamic State group suspects recently brought from Syria. In February, the United States completed the transfer of 5,700 IS detainees from Syria to Iraq. They have been held since in Baghdad’s al-Karkh prison, once a US Army […]
Iran arrests 20 over suspected links to Israel
Iranian authorities have arrested at least 20 people in the country’s northwest on suspicion of cooperating with Israel, local media reported on Sunday, more than two weeks into the Middle East war. The arrests took place during raids on networks linked to Israel in the West Azerbaijan province, the Fars news agency said, quoting provincial […]
Ikubese urges political office holders to serve, not enrich themselves
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has urged political office holders in Nigeria to use their positions to serve the people rather than as avenues for personal enrichment. Ikubese made the remarks while appearing as a guest on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast current affairs […]
2026 Mother’s Day: First Lady celebrates women’s resilience, courage
First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the resilience, courage, sacrifice and achievements of women across the country and the globe.
ADC releases timetable for nationwide congresses ahead of convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s National Convention.
