Wikileaks founder Assange jailed 50 weeks for skipping bail
A Southwark Crown Court in London has sentenced Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder of 50 weeks…
IMF: No more lending to Sudan – Official
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to provide Sudan with technical assistance and policy support,…
UN Grants Mozambique $13 million after Cyclone Kenneth attack
The United Nations(UN) would grant Mozambique and the Comoros Islands $13 million in emergency funds…
US agency commends Nigeria’s economic policies
The United States Nigeria Council (USNC) has expressed satisfaction that the positive economic developments taking…
Buhari consoles victims of Sri Lanka terror attacks
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the terrible attacks on several churches…
Pope Francis condemns Easter Sunday bomb attacks
Pope Francis on Sunday described the attacks that killed at least 156 people in three…
Japan congratulates Buhari on reelection
The Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria, Mr Yutaka Kikuta has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari for…
Saudi Arabia detained 2 US citizens and 6 others for women activism
Saudi Arabia has arrested at least eight people, including two dual U.S.-Saudi citizens, in an…
UNDP partner security agencies to check small arms proliferation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has led moves to combating the proliferation and trafficking…
UAE clarifies: no change in visa policy for Nigerian visitors
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Abuja said the country’s visa policy has not…
Christians must be friends with adherents of other religions – Pope
Pope Francis has urged Christians across the world to build friendship, particularly with adherents of…
Moroccans defy rain to welcome Pope Francis
Pope Francis arrived in Morocco to a rousing welcome by Moroccans despite the heavy downpour…
New sexual abuse laws for Vatican City
A new sex abuse legislation for Vatican city personnel and the Holy See diplomats has…
FA calls on UEFA and FIFA for a structured campaign on racism
The Football Association has called on UEFA and FIFA to devise a structured campaign on…
Another Xenophobic attack in South Africa, Nigerians cry out for help
The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) has expressed discontent with alleged violent attacks on…
Algeria Army insists on president removal, declares him unfit
Algeria’s chief of army staff, Ahmed Salah has insisted that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika be declared…
Japan government supports WFP’s efforts in North-East Nigeria
In its bid to support the efforts of the United Nations World Food Programme in…
Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe recovers 145 bodies
As Zimbabwe prepares for two days of mourning in the wake of the devastating Cyclone…
United States offers sympathy, support for cyclone affected Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi
The United States Department of State has issued a statement offering sympathies to people and…
Nigeria ranks 85 on global happiness report
As the world marks the International Day of Happiness, Nigeria is ranked 85 out of…