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Democratic Republic of Congo will receive ​third-country nationals deported from the United ‌States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in Kinshasa ​said in a statement on ​Sunday. The government said it will receive ⁠deportees starting in April, but ​did not say how many it had ​agreed to take. The arrangement will be paid for by the United States, with no ​cost to the Congolese government, ​the statement said. Facilities have been prepared near the ‌capital ⁠Kinshasa to accommodate the deportees, it said. The United States has sent third-country deportees to several African countries including Ghana, Cameroon, ​Equatorial ​Guinea…

Several aircraft were destroyed in the south of Iran’s ​Isfahan province during a U.S. mission to ‌find a stranded airman, Iranian military officials said on Sunday. U.S. officials said late on ​Saturday that a second airman ​whose F-15 jet was downed on Friday in ⁠Iran was rescued, a day after ​the first crew member was recovered. “Additional investigations ​by experts on the ground revealed that two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk ​helicopters of the US army were ​destroyed by our forces,” the spokesperson of the ‌unified ⁠command of Iranian armed forces said. Separate statements by the Iranian army and…

U.S. forces staged the audacious rescue of an ​airman behind enemy lines after Iran downed his fighter jet, officials said on Sunday, resolving a crisis for President Donald Trump as he ‌weighs escalating the war, now in its sixth week. The airman rescued by special operations forces, who Trump said was a colonel, was the weapons-systems officer on the downed F-15, a U.S. official disclosed. “Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History,” Trump said in a statement, adding ​that the airman was injured but “he will be just…

The new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen said Saturday that he and his Artemis II crewmates got to watch the film with their families before launching on the lunar fly-around. He said it was “a real treat” to view the movie while getting ready for his own space adventure. Gosling, a fellow Canadian, sent best wishes to the four astronauts ahead of Wednesday’s liftoff. “Art imitates science and vice versa,” Hansen said during a live televised event arranged by the Canadian Space Agency. “I thought it was…

The US action made “all States less safe around the world”, said Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the High Commissioner.Speaking to journalists in Geneva, Ms. Shamdasani rejected the US justification for its intervention on the grounds of the Venezuelan Government’s “longstanding and appalling” human rights record. “Accountability for human rights violations cannot be achieved by unilateral military intervention in violation of international law,” she insisted.“Far from being a victory for human rights, this military intervention, which is in contravention of Venezuelan sovereignty and the UN Charter, damages the architecture of international security…And this is a point that the Secretary-General has also made.”…

Nigeria, as a country, has had the unique good fortune of producing very astute diplomats and individuals whose training, performance, and force of personality not only catapulted them to national acclaim but also earned them global recognition. From Chief Simeon Adebo, Jaja Nwachukwu, and Emeka Anyaoku of Nigeria’s First Republic to Ambassador Peter Onu, Ambassador Hope Harriman, Ambassador Omotayo Ogunsulire, Ambassador Dove-Edwin, and Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, these individuals and many others served as foundational pillars in establishing Nigeria’s foreign policy in peacekeeping, international law, and regional cooperation. However, a new generation of accomplished Nigerian diplomats has emerged, whose dedication to…

Spiro, Africa’s leading provider of electric mobility solutions and battery swapping technology, Saturday announced the expansion of its operations in Ogun State with the deployment of 1,000 new electric bikes.The fleet was officially inaugurated at the Gateway International Airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu leads high profile guests to the commissioning of Spiro new e-bikes in Ogun State on April 4, 2026This landmark initiative represents a major step forward in advancing sustainable transportation across Nigeria.By reducing carbon emissions and offering affordable alternatives to fuel-powered vehicles, Spiro…

The Kogi State Government has announced the death of Justice Yahaya Adamu of the Kogi State High Court. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo. “Until his demise, Justice Yahaya Adamu stood as a distinguished pillar of the judiciary, renowned for his unwavering commitment to justice, integrity, and the rule of law. “His contributions to the administration of justice in Kogi State earned him widespread respect and admiration across the legal community and beyond,” the Commissioner stated. He said that during his period of illness, deliberate efforts were made to ensure he…

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Nigeria can overcome its current challenges, but only if those in leadership take real, visible action, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said in its Easter message, striking a tone that blends hope with a clear demand for accountability. The apex Christian body spoke to the national mood, urging both leaders and citizens to see the Easter season as an opportunity to turn things around through action, unity, and shared resolve. The position was contained in a statement by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, who spoke on behalf of the body. “At Easter, as…