Dare-devil bandits have imposed a staggering N60 million levy on no fewer than t12 communities in Zamfara State, accusing residents of aiding recent military operations that disrupted their strongholds. The affected communities include Koloma, Dan Hayin Zargado, Zargado, Dan Godabe, Sabuwar Tunga, Makini, Bubaka, Yelwa, Bahwada, Koda, Manya, and Kabusu. Locals fear that refusal…
President Tinubu last night returned to Abuja after his visit to Europe. He arrived the country on Monday night, April 21. Among the officials who welcomed him home were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila….
Image by Stephen Meslin. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vehement opposition to a Palestinian state aligns perfectly with a long-standing Zionist ideology that has consistently viewed the establishment of a Palestinian state as a direct threat to Israel’s very foundation as a settler colonial project. Thus, the mere existence of a Palestinian state with clearly…
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in response to escalating regional tensions driven by the presence of armed groups in eastern DRC. Appointed by the African Union as mediator, Gnassingbé is holding direct talks with Rwandan President Paul…
Thailand’s negotiations with Washington on steep trade tariffs were postponed because the United States has asked Bangkok to review important issues, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday. A new meeting date was being scheduled, she said. The previous date for talks was April 23. Thailand is among the Southeast Asian nations hardest hit by…
