Abe’s Death: Japan court disbands Unification Church

The controversial Unification Church linked to the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been disbanded. The Unification Church, which was started in South Korea, has established a presence in Japan since the 1960s. The name “Moonies” was derived from the name of its founder, Sun Myung Moon. A Japanese court ordered the disbandment of the church following the shock killing of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 brought the church under scrutiny....

Deputy Speaker Seeks  Permanent Seat For Nigeria At UN Security Council

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has sought for permanent seat for Nigeria at the United Nations Security Council, stressing the need to redefine multilateralism to accommodate the pressing needs of developing countries. While representing Nigeria at the Heads of Parliaments meeting on Tuesday at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States of America, preparatory for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland in...

Nigeria Commiserates With South Korea Over Horrific Plane  Crash

The Federal Government has commiserated with the government and people of South Korea over the fatal air Jeju flight 2216 plane crash which occurred on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 on board the aircraft, with only two survivors. According to reports, the Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air was returning from Bangkok, Thailand when it crash-landed at the Muan International Airport in the southern part of the country, skidding off the runway and crashing...

From Seoul to Amsterdam: Study Ranks World’s Best Airports for Sleep

A recent global study has ranked the best airports for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport in South Korea taking the top spot. The study, conducted by Onebed, assessed airports based on sleepability ratings, passenger density, availability of free resting areas, and total passenger traffic Seoul Incheon, with a composite score of 86, offers eight free resting areas and a low passenger density of 3,823 per acre, making it the ideal spot for...

Okonjo-Iweala Emerges Sole Candidate for WTO Second Term

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has been confirmed as the sole candidate for a second four-year term, with overwhelming support from member states. This development follows the African Group’s proposal for Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment, backed by 58 countries. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and African to lead the global trade body in 2021, is set to conclude her first term on 31 August 2025. The WTO formally...

Nigeria Secures BRICS Partnership Status, Eyes Full Membership

Nigeria has been officially added as a partner nation in the BRICS alliance, alongside 12 other countries. The announcement was made during the 2024 BRICS summit, held from 22 to 24 October in Kazan, Russia. A post from the bloc on X on Thursday confirmed the development, stating, “13 new nations have been accepted as official partner countries and will be part of BRICS initiatives.” The new partners are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan,...

Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term as WTO Director-General

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has announced her intention to seek another four-year term. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and African to lead the global trade body in 2021, aims to complete ‘unfinished business’ from her first mandate. “I would like to be part of this chapter of the WTO story and I stand ready to compete for the position,” Okonjo-Iweala told Reuters on Monday. She confirmed...

Tito Jackson Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70

Mr Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson has died at the age of 70. Tito’s sons Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson confirmed the demise of their father, who rose to fame alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5,  in an Instagram tribute on Monday. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being”, the tribute said. Reports suggest that Tito died from a heart attack,...

Merciless Kamala Crushes Trump to  Claim Debate Victory

Kamala Harris Baits Raging Donald Trump Into His Worst Self In Debate Face-Off From the moment Kamala Harris confidently strode over to Donald Trump’s side of the presidential debate stage to introduce herself and offer a handshake, it was clear that the vice president was a different kind of Democrat than her opponent had ever encountered before. In a pivotal exchange during the faceoff, Harris boldly declared, “It is widely known that Donald Trump is...

Russia Ready For Talks With Ukraine- Putin

As Ukraine’s offensive into the Kursk region was ongoing, Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday has backslide that he was ready for talks with Kyiv, after rejecting the idea of negotiations previously. In early August, Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into the southwestern Kursk region seizing dozens of towns and villages as well as sending thousands of troops across the border. The development had angered Putin who said there could be no talk of negotiations with Kyiv. But, speaking at...

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