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The last major UN conference on climate change (COP30 in Brazil) ended without a breakthrough agreement on phasing out coal, oil and gas – but there were many positive developments, including commitments to increase funding for climate action, provide funds for adaptation and counter climate disinformation. The issue of transitioning to a low-carbon global economy proved much more difficult (as …

Benue State Governor, Hycinth Iormen Alia The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue says its protracted internal crisis has been resolved after a high-level reconciliation meeting in Makurdi. The peace meeting brought together Governor Hyacinth Alia, party leaders, legislators and other influential stakeholders across the state. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced the resolutions after …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Obi, Kwankwaso joins NDC after leaving ADC Amid prolonged uncertainty surrounding the internal crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), two prominent political figures – Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso – have officially joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).Read more 2. ADC releases primary election dates, sets presidential …

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced the emergence of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), as the consensus candidate for governorship for the 2027 elections.. The party disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday by its state publicity secretary, Bright Yima Antyo, stressing that Aondoakaa emerged …

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said he was “appalled that – in addition to the already severe impact of the conflict – the Iranian people continue to be deprived of their rights.” At least 21 people have been executed and more than 4,000 people arrested on charges related to national security since late February, according to the …

May 4, 2026 Online editor Photographic history 0 L-R: Immediate Past Ambassador of Nigeria to Mauritius, Amb. Yamah Mohammed Musa; Former federal MP, Senator Francis Alimmikhena; President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku; the newly elected Chairman of Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON), Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu; his wife, Mrs. Ann Akiotu; Senior Lawyer …

The treaty, which brings together Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, enshrines the countries’ voluntary commitment not to develop, acquire, test or deploy nuclear weapons. “A nuclear weapons-free zone (NWFZ) is not only a historical achievement but also a living instrument of regional security, non-proliferation and nuclear risk reduction,” said Christopher King, Head of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch …

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Tension over Jerome Powell has not died down as U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Sunday she may restart a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair depending on what an inspector general finds about renovations to Fed buildings, just days after suspending the investigation. “I want to see what’s there. If there’s something, great. And if it’s not there, I’ll …

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate is the latest recipient UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Award in recognition of the role they played in condemning deliberate acts targeting media workers in the conflict. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its former ally, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – which broke out in April 2023 – has created one of the …