THEÂ Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)Â has officially activated its regional standby force in a renewed effort to tackle terrorism and cross-border crimes in West Africa. However, security analysts remain…
A UNITED Nations judge and Ugandan High Court justice, Lydia Mugambe, has been found guilty of multiple modern slavery offences in the United Kingdom. The verdict was delivered on Thursday…
NIGERIA’S Lagos State has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s most dynamic economies, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) hitting an impressive $259.75bn in 2023, measured by purchasing power parity (PPP).…
THE trial of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is being viewed as a pivotal moment for global justice and a powerful statement on accountability. For many…
A MALAWI court has ruled that fugitive preacher Shepherd Bushiri can be extradited to South Africa, where he faces multiple charges, including fraud and rape. The decision, handed down on Wednesday, marks…
THE Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the death sentence on Sunday Jackson has left many in shock and outrage. The case has raised fundamental questions about the fairness…
A Constitutional Lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, on Wednesday,, called for an aggressive fight against political corruption perpetrated by the nation’s elites. Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), disclosed this in…
VICE-President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, called for unity and collaboration among leaders to sustain the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. Shettima made the call during an Iftar hosted by…
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), on Wednesday, urged health sector stakeholders in the South-South region to join the fight against substandard and falsified (SF)…
THE UN on Wednesday launched a bold new action agenda to boost rights and achieve gender equality. The UN launched the plan at a high-level event on the sidelines…