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It comes after the DPRK – more commonly known as North Korea – launched a new five-year military development plan this year, which is in violation of multiple Security Council resolutions, noted Under Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo.‘New arsenals’Pyongyang’s strategy to keep developing “new secret arsenals” and assets is also a challenge to global nuclear disarmament efforts, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, she told ambassadors.Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) provided a framework for targeted sanctions on North Korea including an arms embargo. However, support for sanctions from the international community remains in doubt after permanent member Russia vetoed a Security Council…

Speaking to the press against the backdrop of Pope Leo’s visit to the African continent recently, the Cardinal of the Catholic Church, Rabat, Morocco, Cristóbal López Romero, made an observation. He says the small number of members in North Africa is never a bad thing; if they do what their faith requires of them, then small is good. I nodded in agreement. The cardinal compares the situation in North Africa to the large numbers of religionists throughout Europe that, according to him, live in a state of “calamity, because there is a decline in those who adhere” to the faith.…

Nigeria is now Airtel Africa’s second-biggest market by revenue earned from each subscriber, as higher telecom tariffs boosted earnings in the company’s largest African market.  Airtel Africa, which operates in 14 countries, grew its average revenue per user (ARPU) in Nigeria by 41.18% for the financial year ended March 2026, according to the company’s financial results released on Friday.  ARPU measures how much telecom operators earn per subscriber and is a key indicator of whether revenue is sufficient to cover operating costs and fund network investments.  The rise in revenue earned from each subscriber marks a reversal for Airtel Africa…

APC Governors has splitted as rival factions emerge in Progressive Governors Forum. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that fresh cracks have reportedly emerged within the ruling All Progressives Congress following the alleged factionalisation of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF). The division reportedly surfaced after the forum’s chairman and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, was said to have been removed from his position on Thursday.  Despite the reports, Uzodimma has reportedly maintained that he remains the authentic chairman of the PGF. Meanwhile, Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State are said to be leading a separate faction within the forum. Reports indicated…

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The Imole Campaign Council (TICC), a campaign organisation for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election, has accused the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of sponsoring coordinated attacks on campaign materials belonging to the Accord Party across parts of the state. In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council alleged that billboards belonging to the Imole Campaign and the Accord Party were vandalised in the early hours of the day in several local government areas, including Irewole, Ayedaade, Irepodun and Osogbo, the state capital. The group claimed that the attacks were politically motivated…

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in parts of the state, as health authorities battle a growing number of infections. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a deadly infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It spreads more easily during the dry and hot season, particularly in overcrowded communities with poor ventilation. Northern Nigeria, including Sokoto State, falls within Africa’s “meningitis belt,” a region known for recurring outbreaks. Confirming the outbreak, Commissioner for Health, Faruk Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday during an advocacy meeting…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Shabab 4-2 to stay five points clear at the top of the league table. Portuguese forward Joao Felix was the star of the match after scoring a hat-trick for Al Nassr. Ronaldo reached the 100-goal mark in the 72nd minute when he finished from close range after a low cross from Sadio Mane. It was also his 25th league goal of the season. After the match, Ronaldo celebrated the victory on social media. The Portuguese captain has now scored 100 or more league goals in England…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the beginning of activities preceding the Award Night scheduled for Saturday. Attendees appeared in elaborate traditional outfits, showcasing African culture, fashion and heritage at the event held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Among celebrities who attended the event were Omowunmi Dada, Nnenna Mbonu, Uche Jombo, Scarlet Gomez, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Jason Jae, Imisioluwa Ayanwale, Iyo Prosper and Ashiogwu Precious, who all appeared in colourful traditional outfits. Actress Uche Jombo. Credit: Instagram | uchejombo Credit: Instagram| NnennaMbonu This year’s…

The Human Rights Council-appointed experts also issued a general warning over the “continuing violence of patriarchal power systems” revealed in the files, which the US Department of Justice began releasing late last year. The massive collection of documents, photos, flight logs and other items related to investigations into the activities of deceased New York-based financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been the subject of significant legal and political debate in recent months in Washington DC and beyond. Transparent investigation call “We are gravely concerned by the credible allegations in the ‘Epstein files’ of systemic trafficking of young women and girls for…