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“At a time of tensions both globally and regionally, it is in everyone’s interest to secure lasting peace and security in Colombia,” said Miroslav Jenča, delivering his quarterly briefing. He said the coming year “undoubtedly provides a window to advance peace as a strategic national objective, and for Colombia and its partners to engage constructively through dialogue to address shared challenges,” particularly in the border area with Venezuela “where cooperation on all sides is essential.”  Switch in focus Mr. Jenča also heads the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, and he reported on re-organization outlined in Council resolution 2798 (2025), adopted last October. The resolution extended the Mission’s mandate for a year…

At the funeral, a woman clutched a photograph of smiling pupils—perhaps her own daughters, now dead. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights demanded a “prompt, impartial and thorough investigation” into what it called a “horrific” attack. Iran is in mourning. One hundred and sixty-five schoolgirls and staff were killed in a strike during the U.S.–Israel war, their small coffins draped in the national flag and borne on trucks through grieving streets. I read all these on Al Jazeera! What kind of people spend their days and nights designing, manufacturing and storing weapons that mass-kill innocent…

“5G” is an umbrella term that encompasses the current fifth-generation cellular wireless network technologies. All the major carriers and phones support 5G connections, which can offer faster data speeds than older technologies such as 4G LTE or 3G.Essentially there are three types of 5G: Millimeter-wave (mmWave), which can be fast but has limited range; low-band 5G, which has slower speeds but works on a broader range; and midband, which is a balance between the two that’s faster than low-band but also covers a larger range than millimeter-wave. Midband also incorporates C-band, a batch of spectrum auctioned off by the Federal Communications Commission in 2021.Your phone’s 5G connection…

The Peoples Democratic Party has hailed a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Oluwole Oluyede as its governorship candidate in Ekiti State. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said in a statement on Friday that the Court’s ruling clears the way for the party’s victory in the Ekiti Governorship election. Despite INEC’s announcement of July 20 as the election date, the PDP had been mired in internal crisis. INEC had previously rejected the party’s governorship candidate, Oluyede, led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, citing non-compliance with the Electoral Act. The candidate and…

By Adedapo Adesanya President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations, including the former head of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Lateef Kayode Are, who is to serve in the United States. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed on Friday that 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors have been assigned to their duty posts. The Senate had confirmed all 65 nominees in December 2025 following screening by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has…

The African Democratic Congress has vowed to take all lawful steps to protect its members and facilities following the burning of its party secretariat in Ubima, Rivers State, describing the incident as a dangerous escalation of political violence. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Friday condemned the attack, which the party alleged was carried out by thugs loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress. In response, the party urged security agencies to promptly investigate the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The party stressed that although it remains committed to peaceful democratic participation,…

Suspected armed robbers trailed a man from a third-generation bank in Niger State and snatched over N10m from him on the road. The incident occurred on Friday after the man was said to have received payment from a client. PUNCH Online learnt that the robbers overtook the man on Shiroro Road in Minna, seized the money and also made away with the victim’s Toyota Camry. The assailants abandoned their own Toyota Corolla at the scene of the robbery and fled with the Camry. It was further learnt that the victim recovered one of the rifles used by the robbers during…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsMarch 6, 2026 20:24 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Asllani wanted by Chelsea Chelsea are exploring a move for Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani amid Liam Delap’s struggles during the ongoing campaign. Delap chose to join the Blues from Ipswich Town last summer. He was on the radar of Manchester United, but decided to move to west London.He has since struggled to secure regular playing time and finds himself behind Joao Pedro in the pecking order for a starting position upfront.Amidst this, the Blues are assessing his performances and could be prepared to replace him with a new signing…

Vibes and Roulette Debuts Deluxe Edition: The Most Premium Game Festival To Hold In Abuja On Wednesday 15th March, 2023, the Vibes and Roulette brand will be launching a Deluxe edition of Abuja’s first ever premium games festival- ‘Vibes and Roulette’. Set to take place at Hustle & Bustle in Abuja, the games fest will kick-off with red carpet, followed by festivities, and then the main event. An unusual experience for lovers of games and all things loud fun, Vibes and Roulette Deluxe is an all-in-one festival that will feature exciting out out-of-pocket activities including an uber cool party bus,…

Recap: General Assembly backs call for lasting peace General Assembly adopts resolution on the conflict in Ukraine. Meeting in an emergency special session on Ukraine, the UN General Assembly this morning adopted a resolution titled “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”, calling for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.The text reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter, the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of civilians forcibly transferred, including children.The resolution was adopted by 107 votes…