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Briefing ambassadors for the first time as Deputy Special Envoy, Claudio Cordone pointed to the 30 January ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as a potentially transformative development.The deal provides for a phased military and administrative integration of northeast Syria and includes provisions on the return of displaced people and the protection of Kurdish civil and educational rights, building on Presidential Decree 13 on linguistic, cultural and citizenship rights.“Hostilities have ended and work on an implementation plan has been progressing in a positive manner,” Mr. Cordone said, noting deployments of Ministry of…

Celebrated Nigerian musical icon, actress and activist, Onyeka onwenu, is dead. Although details of her last moments are yet to be disclosed, the veteran musician reportedly slumped Tuesday night shortly after performing at an event to mark the birthday anniversary ceremony of Stella Okoli, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MD/CEO, Emzor Pharmaceutical, Banana Island, Lagos. The 72 year-old, who once served as the head, Imo State Council for Arts and Culture, was said to have been rushed to a hospital somewhere in Victoria Island. However, she was pronounced dead on arrival at the undisclosed medical facility. Born in Obosi,…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsFebruary 14, 2026 20:41 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Odegaard out with fresh injury? Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could be out of action with a fresh injury sustained against Brentford in the Premier League. The Norway international returned from a muscle injury against the Bees in midweek. He came on as a second half substitute.Odegaard managed to play through the entire half, but he was struggling for part of it after a heavy knock to his knee before Brentford’s goal.The Gunners skipper was spotted limping out of the Gtech Community Stadium and he is now doubtful to…

By Emmanuel Okogba Dr. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has issued a rallying call to supporters in Akwa Ibom State to organize and channel their energies into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political vehicle for victory in the 2027 general elections. In a statement released during ongoing mobilization efforts in Uyo, Tanko emphasized the need to prevent a repeat of alleged irregularities from the 2023 polls, warning that votes must be counted correctly or those responsible “will be counted.” He urged Obidients—supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi—to transition from passion to…

Information filtered through a few weeks ago, that “a small team” of United States (US) soldiers were in Nigeria. On Tuesday, 10 February an additional information was that 200 American soldiers are being deployed to provide security for the small team. I am sure that soon these 200 would need a thousand US soldiers to give them cover. The troop numbers are nothing to worry about, except that this was the same story of American involvement in Vietnam. In the 1950s, President Dwight Eisenhower sent 740 troops to that country. A decade later, President John Kennedy sent 9,000. Eventually, a…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira depreciated further against the United States Dollar by N1.76 or 0.13 per cent on Friday in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) to close at N1,33.42/$1, in contrast to the N1,353.66/$1 it was exchanged a day earlier. However, the Naira appreciated against the Pound Sterling in the same market window yesterday by N5.05 to trade at N1,844.59 versus Thursday’s closing price of N1,849.64/£1, and against the Euro, it improved by 75 Kobo to quote at N1,60/€1 versus the previous day’s N1,608.68/€1. At the GTBank FX desk, the domestic currency lost N6 on the US…

Senior US and international officials voiced divergent views Saturday on the US military’s controversial capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a panel discussion on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Asked whether he supported the US operation in Venezuela, US Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Democratic member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, said he was “glad he’s (Maduro) gone,” but warned that the way it was done has serious consequences for the international system. “The violation of rules-based orders from this should really concern everyone that actually lives, dies and prospers by the rules-based…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed that Europe must step up efforts to build a stronger European pillar within NATO while safeguarding transatlantic ties, according to a statement on Saturday. Meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, the EU Commission chief and the British premier reaffirmed their commitment to continue work that will bolster collective defenses “in the face of growing threats to European security.” “They agreed that Europe needs to step up and work towards becoming a more European NATO, while protecting our strong transatlantic ties,” Starmer’s office said…

Court has granted activist leave to probe Tunji-Ojo’s WAEC Certificate but rejected NYSC inquiry request. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application by activist Mr. Emorioloye Owolemi to inquire into the academic qualifications of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako approved the request while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by the activist. Owolemi had sought the court’s permission to investigate the authenticity of the Secondary School Certificate allegedly issued to the minister by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), citing alleged discrepancies in his academic claims. However, in a…

Armed assailants on motorbikes killed at least 30 people and burned houses and shops during raids on three villages in northwest Nigeria’s Niger State early on Saturday, residents who escaped the violence told Reuters. The attacks on villages in the Borgu Local Government Area, near the border with Benin Republic, are part of a surge in attacks blamed on “bandits,” who have carried out deadly assaults, abductions for ransom, and displaced communities across northern Nigeria. Insecurity is a pressing concern in Nigeria and the government is under mounting pressure to restore stability. Wasiu Abiodun, Niger State police spokesperson, confirmed the attack in one of the villages.…