ECOWAS Court to Launch ECMS, Meets Guinea-Bissau Envoy

Abuja, Nigeria—  The ECOWAS Court of Justice is set to officially launch its upgraded Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), marking a significant step toward digital transformation. The Communications Division of the Court announced that a comprehensive Quality Assurance Workshop and Group Training will precede the platform’s Go-Live Ceremony. The workshop, scheduled for February 2–5, 2025,…

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NiDCOM Chair Celebrates Azubuike’s move to Brigadier General  

Abuja, Nigeria. —  The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Amanda Azubuike on her promotion to Brigadier General in the United States Army. In a statement from Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa hailed Azubuike’s elevation as a remarkable achievement reflecting her unwavering dedication, resilience, and outstanding service. Born in London to…

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U.S. Set to Deport 3,690 Nigerians Amid Crackdown

Washington, D.C.  —  The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has listed 3,690 Nigerians among nearly two million non-citizens slated for deportation, as part of a large-scale immigration enforcement initiative. According to a report from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), obtained by Fox News, as of November 24, 2024, over 1.4 million individuals…

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Iran Declares 2025 Key Year for Nuclear Agenda

Iran has announced 2025 as a pivotal year for its nuclear agenda, targeting the United States and Israel, amid escalating tensions. Speaking in Beijing on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araqchi stated, “2025 will be an important year regarding Iran’s nuclear issue.” His remarks suggest Tehran may be preparing for potential reimplementation of the…

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Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Plane Crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally apologized to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev over a tragic incident involving an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crash-landed on Wednesday near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash claimed at least 38 lives. The Kremlin revealed on Saturday that Flight J2-8243, traveling from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region, was forced to…

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Protests Erupt in Syria After Christmas Tree Burning  

Protests have erupted across Syria after a Christmas tree was burned in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in central Syria. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve, has sparked outrage among Christian communities demanding better protection for minorities. Videos circulating online show masked individuals setting the tree on fire, leaving uncertainty about whether their intention…

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JUST IN: Swedish Rapper Gaboro Shot Dead

Swedish authorities have confirmed the death of 20-year-old rapper Gaboro, who was fatally shot in a parking garage in Norrköping on Thursday morning. Police discovered Gaboro critically injured at the scene and immediately transported him to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A disturbing video, allegedly captured by the perpetrator using a…

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U.S. Grants $400,000 to Preserve Sungbo’s Eredo

The United States has reinforced its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage by awarding a $400,000 grant to support the documentation and conservation of Sungbo’s Eredo, a historic 100-mile system of earthworks in southwestern Nigeria. The funding, facilitated through the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), was first awarded in 2019 and initiated a…

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FG Hails Nandi-Ndaitwah as Namibia’s First Female President

The Nigerian government has extended its congratulations to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her groundbreaking election as Namibia’s first female president. In a statement released by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria hailed Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory, which was confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. As the current Vice President, her win…

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Scholar Urges Ceasefire in Palestine-Israel Conflict

Ambassador Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, President and International Director of the United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC), has called for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Prof. Adesanya-Davies, a linguistics expert, expressed concern over the prolonged violence, which has caused immense suffering, displacement, and economic…

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ECOWAS Approves $15 Billion for Lagos-Abidjan Corridor Highway Design

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given the green light to the design of the $15 billion Lagos-Abidjan corridor highway project, a key initiative aimed at boosting regional economic integration. The approval was announced during the 21st Ministerial Steering Committee meeting, held in Lagos, Nigeria, and chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Works,…

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Pakistani Community in Nigeria Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes

The Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, Retired Maj-Gen. Sohail Khan, has highlighted Pakistan’s significant contribution to global peacekeeping efforts, noting that the country’s armed forces have been the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping missions since 1960. Speaking at the annual Defence and Martyrs Day commemoration in Abuja, Maj-Gen. Khan underscored the bravery of Pakistan’s…

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