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Armed gangs control large swathes of territory and violence has spread well beyond the capital Port-au-Prince, weakening the State’s ability to govern and deliver basic services.Presidential elections have not been held for a decade and humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels with millions struggling to meet their daily needs.“Violence has intensified and expanded geographically, exacerbating food insecurity and instability, as transitional governance arrangements near expiry and overdue elections remain urgent,” according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his latest report on the UN’s political mission in Haiti, BINUH. A gang member poses with a high-calibre rifle in the Delmas…

A simmering dispute between the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and Anthropic has now escalated into a full-blown confrontation, raising an uncomfortable but important question: who gets to set the guardrails for military use of artificial intelligence — the executive branch, private companies or Congress and the broader democratic process?The conflict began when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei a deadline to allow the DOD unrestricted use of its AI systems. When the company refused, the administration moved to designate Anthropic a supply chain risk and ordered federal agencies to phase out its technology, dramatically…

LOPE Chairman Justice Winner has celebrated women’s Ssrength and global impact on 2026 International Women’s Day. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman of LOPE Media Network, Mmadubugwu Justice Nonso well known as Justice Winner has joined the global community in celebrating women across the world as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day. In a press statement released on Saturday, the LOPE Media Network Chairman praised women for their resilience, strength, and immense contributions to societal growth, while encouraging them to continue breaking barriers and inspiring positive change.   Mr Justice noted that women remain central to progress…

Nigeria’s broad money supply moderated to approximately ₦123 trillion, reflecting a slight adjustment in liquidity within the country’s financial system amid ongoing monetary tightening efforts. The development comes as the volume of currency held outside the banking sector recorded a decline of about three percent, indicating a reduction in physical cash circulating within the economy. Financial analysts say the movement suggests that more funds may be returning to the formal banking system while overall liquidity conditions remain relatively constrained. Broad money supply, commonly referred to as M2, represents the total stock of money available within an economy, including cash in…

The colonial currency, the CFA Franc, remains useful in Francophone African countries despite widespread criticism, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, has said. In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Fonbaustier said the colonial currency provides monetary stability, low inflation, and a reliable peg to the Euro, which facilitates trade and investment both within the Francophone region and with Europe. Mr Fonbaustier said these benefits contribute to the decision of some Francophone countries, including members of the AES, who are “bullish on colonialism” to continue using the CFA. The AES countries – Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso –…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsMarch 8, 2026 20:55 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Goretzka open to move abroad Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka during the summer transfer window. The German has entered the last six months of his contract with the Bundesliga holders. He has confirmed that he will leave on a free transfer.Arsenal and Spurs were linked with a mid-season move for the former Schalke man, but he decided to see out the campaign with Bayern.It is now reported that Goretzka sees his future away from Germany and has…

Briefing the Security Council on Wednesday, Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza said the 28 December 2025 polls marked “an important milestone in the consolidation of the peace process and State authority.”The combined presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections – including the first municipal polls since 1988 – represented “the most extensive electoral operations ever undertaken in the Central African Republic,” she said.Voting was conducted “in a peaceful and secure manner across most of the country, despite isolated security incidents.”Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra secured an outright majority and won a third term in office.UN support for the electionsThe UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA,…

When to watch India vs. New ZealandSunday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT)Where to watch India vs. New ZealandIndia vs. New Zealand will air in the US on Willow TV. 73% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months). Now only $3.49/month See more details See at Now Watch the 2026 T20 World Cup in the UK from £15 Now See at Sky Watch the Black Caps vs. India live in New Zealand Sky Sport Show more (2 items) After a month of top-class white-ball cricket, it all comes down to Sunday’s showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium…

Nigeria is confronting a troubling and rapidly escalating crisis: the rise of drug abuse among under-age children. What was once a problem largely associated with adults and hardened street users has quietly crept into schools, neighborhoods, and communities, placing the nation’s young generation under serious threat. Across many parts of the country, children who should be focused on education, character building, and personal development are increasingly exposed to dangerous substances such as tramadol, codeine syrup, cannabis, and other illicit drugs. The spread of this trend has become so pervasive that parents, teachers, and community leaders are sounding the alarm over…

FirstBank of Nigeria has introduced the Mortgage Refinance and Equity Investment Fund (MREIF) Home Loan, a mortgage financing solution designed to expand access to homeownership for Nigerians, particularly middle-income earners seeking more affordable financing options. The initiative is aimed at addressing the country’s housing affordability challenge by offering mortgage financing at a single-digit interest rate while lowering the entry barrier for prospective homeowners. Under the scheme, eligible applicants can access mortgage financing at an interest rate of 9.75 percent per annum, a significant departure from the double-digit lending rates commonly associated with mortgage financing in Nigeria. Industry analysts say the…