The Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations issues a statement warning that when the fundamental freedom of belief is denied, “trust gives way to fear, suspicion replaces dialogue, and oppression breeds violence.” By Kielce Gussie On March 16 at the UN headquarters in New York, theContinue Reading
Takeover Mexico City, March 18, 2026 (dpa) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has fired back at comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a possible takeover of Cuba. On Monday, Trump told reporters he thinks he will have the “honour of taking Cuba.” “I do believe I’ll be … having the honour ofContinue Reading
Retaliation Dubai/Tel Aviv, March 18, 2026 (Reuters) Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel’s assassination of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The attack overnight on Tuesday killed two people in a neighbourhood close toContinue Reading
Registration By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 18, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 2,657,784 Nigerians have successfully completed their registration in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The commission disclosed this in its week 10 update released on Tuesday, titled “Completed Online and PhysicalContinue Reading
Istanbul, March 8, 2026. Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, highlighting concerns over the recent escalation following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. “Türkiye is closely monitoring the process that began with the attacks on Iran. “If the interventions are prolonged, they could cause significantContinue Reading
Screening By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Dutse, March 7, 2026 The Police command in Jigawa has concluded arrangements for physical and credentials screening of applicants seeking recruitment from the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Shiisu Lawan, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Dutse. LawanContinue Reading
Inauguration By Aminu Garko Kano, Feb.24, 2026 ( FBN) Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has inaugurated 40 refurbished vehicles belonging to the State Transport Company, as part of efforts to revitalise public transportation and improve mobility across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by his PressContinue Reading
Security By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, Feb. 11, 2026 (FBN) The Kogi Government says it will sanction Churches found to be violating the state’s security protocols. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday in Lokoja, Fanwo said the government wouldContinue Reading
NAHCON By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Feb. 11, 2026 (FBN) President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006.Continue Reading
