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The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas, stated on Sunday that Israel is obstructing the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. After Israeli attempts to evade its obligations, Washington announced in mid-January the start of the second phase of the agreement, which has been in effect since Oct. 10, 2025, under US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan. In a video statement, Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaida said: “What is required is to put pressure on Israel to fulfill its obligations in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement before discussing the second phase,…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, agreed in a phone call on Sunday to “uphold fairness on matters of principle and adopt an objective and balanced approach” as permanent members of the UN Security Council while discussing the impending vote on a draft resolution on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Wang said Moscow and Beijing should also “strive to gain greater understanding and support from the international community,” according to a statement from China’s Foreign Ministry. Earlier this week, Bahrain submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council over Iran’s effective closure…

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) voiced concern Sunday over continued exchanges of fire by Israeli forces and Hezbollah near its positions, warning that such actions endanger peacekeepers. UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel said in a statement that the mission has “continually expressed concern about Hizbullah fighters and Israeli soldiers firing projectiles and bullets at or near our positions,” noting that such incidents have already resulted in death and injuries among peacekeepers. She added that both sides have also carried out attacks from near UN positions, which “could potentially draw return fire,” warning about the presence of combatants close to…

A few held back tears, others offer nervous smiles, each aware that the moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey far from home.“I’ve never left Guatemala City, let alone my country,” said Billy, one of the participants. “My family is very excited because I’ll be the first one among us to travel abroad.”Safe pathwayTheir three-month opportunity is part of a pilot project designed to create safe and regular labour migration pathways, supported by the Guatemalan Government, the Embassy of Germany in Guatemala, the Technical Training and Productivity Institute, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).The journey is guided by…

The National Emergency Management Agency has unveiled its 2026 National Essay Competition, with a total prize pool of ₦3 million to be shared among nine winners across three categories. According to the agency, the competition seeks to deepen awareness and participation in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and emergency response strategies among young Nigerians. In a post shared by the agency via X on Sunday, NEMA announced that the competition is open to three key groups: secondary school students nationwide, undergraduates in tertiary institutions, and NYSC Emergency Management Volunteers. Participants are expected to submit original essays addressing specific themes tailored…

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the United States would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran. In a social media post on Friday, Representative Seth Moulton wrote, “They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people are betting on whether or not they’ll be saved. This is DISGUSTING.” (President Donald Trump announced early Sunday that the second service member, a weapons system officer, has been rescued.) Moulton also described Polymarket as a “dystopian death market” and noted that Donald Trump Jr.…

A former lawmaker representing Oyo Central Senatorial District and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Ayoade Adeseun, on Sunday, formally resigned his appointment as Mayegun of Ogbomosoland. He said there is no need for the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, to quash his earlier suspension order. Speaking during a press conference at the Onipanu community in Ogbomoso, Surulere Local Government Area of the state. Adeseun, who was in the Senate between 2011 and 2015, attributed his decision to the alleged high-handedness of Oba Olaoye. Recall that Oba Olaoye, on Monday, March 23, 2026, announced the indefinite…

Beta Glass Plc delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by robust revenue growth, improved operating efficiency and lower finance costs. Revenue from contracts with customers increased to ₦149.12 billion in 2025, up from ₦117.58 billion in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 26.8 percent. The performance reflects increased demand across the company’s packaging solutions segment and improved pricing conditions. Cost of sales rose to ₦96.46 billion from ₦86.82 billion, indicating higher production and input costs. However, the pace of cost growth remained below revenue expansion, resulting in a substantial improvement in gross profit,…

Finally, the recent United Nations’ landmark resolution that the transatlantic slave trade, spanning over four centuries, was the “greatest crime against humanity,” calls a spade squarely by its name, and with moral clarity. This declaration affirms the necessity of a common ethos across the globe, in speaking to all that’s undesirable in the human experience, beyond unequal power relations and situations. Sponsored by Ghana, with the support of the African Union (AU) and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) States, the UN General Assembly set aside 25 March as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, to give impetus to…

The National Association of Resident Doctors has formally welcomed Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman as the new Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, marking a significant step in resolving a longstanding staff dispute. The ceremonial event, held on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the hospital premises, brought together key stakeholders from across the state, members of the hospital community, and leaders of NARD. During the event, the association presented a congratulatory roll-up banner to the new CMD, while NARD’s President, Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman, conveyed warm wishes for a seamless and impactful tenure. In a statement issued on Saturday…