Crisis

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Crucial Moments and Developments on Day 1,322
Summary of significant developments on day 1,322 of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Date: October 8, 2025 Current Combat Situation Russian President Vladimir Putin...

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International News
2 days ago2 days ago

Summary of significant developments on day 1,322 of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Date: October 8, 2025 Current Combat Situation Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian forces have seized nearly 5,000 square kilometers (approximately 1,930 square miles) of Ukrainian land so far this year, maintaining Moscow’s upper hand on the battlefield. According to...

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North Darfur Crisis Deepens: Sudan Paramilitary Siege Sparks Surge in Displacement | Sudan War News
Displacement rates in el-Fasher have escalated sharply as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified their offensive on the capital of North Darfur, according...

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International News
4 days ago4 days ago

Displacement rates in el-Fasher have escalated sharply as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified their offensive on the capital of North Darfur, according to a recent United Nations briefing. Since the onset of Sudan’s civil conflict, over one million residents have fled el-Fasher. This mass departure accelerated notably after the RSF lost control...

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End Starvation in Gaza: Why Restoring UNRWA Is Crucial Amid the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Established in December 1949, nearly two years after the United Nations approved the partition of Palestine, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine...

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International News
5 days ago5 days ago

Established in December 1949, nearly two years after the United Nations approved the partition of Palestine, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) remains the sole UN body dedicated exclusively to supporting the Palestinian refugee population. Over the years, UNRWA has played a vital role in nearly...

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Rohingya Plead with UN: “Where Is the Justice?” as Myanmar Violence Escalates and Aid Dwindles
New York – Representatives of the Rohingya community, who escaped brutal persecution in Myanmar, spoke at a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) conference aimed at...

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International News
1 week ago1 week ago

New York – Representatives of the Rohingya community, who escaped brutal persecution in Myanmar, spoke at a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) conference aimed at spotlighting the ongoing hardships faced by this marginalized Muslim minority amid persistent conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. During a livestreamed address from the expansive UNGA chamber in New York City...

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Engineering Coy CEO Sounds Alarm on Nigeria’s Growing Crisis of Abandoned Projects
One of the major obstacles hindering the nation’s development has been the inconsistency in policy enforcement and project follow-through, resulting in citizens not receiving adequate...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

One of the major obstacles hindering the nation’s development has been the inconsistency in policy enforcement and project follow-through, resulting in citizens not receiving adequate returns on public investments. In a statement released to LEADERSHIP in Jalingo yesterday, Tusse Aondona Suleiman, the Managing Director and CEO of Innovative Technical Engineering Construction Ltd, highlighted this issue....

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Tensions Rise as ICE Detention Shooting Sparks Crisis Amid Looming Government Shutdown: NPR
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International News
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Good morning! Welcome to the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it directly in your inbox, and tune into the Up First podcast for the essential news to kickstart your day. Top Headlines Today A shooting incident at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office yesterday resulted in the death of at...

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RipplesMetrics: Benue’s Tragic Spiral – Sixteen Years of Unrelenting Violence
Analysis of violence in Benue State from 2009 through 2025 reveals a relentless and alarming increase in conflict intensity. What initially appeared as isolated clashes...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Analysis of violence in Benue State from 2009 through 2025 reveals a relentless and alarming increase in conflict intensity. What initially appeared as isolated clashes has evolved into pervasive violence engulfing nearly every corner of the state, resulting in a growing number of casualties. In the initial years, violent episodes were sporadic and geographically limited....

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Governorship Hopeful Ater Strongly Condemns Devastating Killings in Benue
Dr. Simon Ater, a candidate vying for the Benue State governorship in the 2027 elections, has vehemently condemned the ongoing wave of violence and abductions...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Dr. Simon Ater, a candidate vying for the Benue State governorship in the 2027 elections, has vehemently condemned the ongoing wave of violence and abductions plaguing communities across the state. He described the relentless bloodshed as an intolerable series of tragedies that demand immediate cessation. Expressing profound grief over the recent assault in Achakpa community,...

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UN Sounds Alarm as Crisis Deepens in Sudan’s El-Fasher | Urgent Humanitarian Update
In response to a devastating drone strike that claimed the lives of over 70 worshippers in el-Fasher, the United Nations Secretary-General has urgently called for...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

In response to a devastating drone strike that claimed the lives of over 70 worshippers in el-Fasher, the United Nations Secretary-General has urgently called for an immediate halt to hostilities in Sudan’s Darfur region. Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the rapidly worsening crisis in the area. “The violence must cease without delay,” Guterres emphasized...

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Nigeria’s Child Abandonment Crisis Worsens: A Growing Tragedy Demanding Urgent Action
From the vibrant urban centers of Lagos to the agricultural landscapes of Benue, and stretching from the waterways of the Niger Delta to the outskirts...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

From the vibrant urban centers of Lagos to the agricultural landscapes of Benue, and stretching from the waterways of the Niger Delta to the outskirts of Kano, the incidence of child abandonment is escalating at a distressing pace. Frequently, these vulnerable children are found in dire conditions-wrapped in tattered cloth or plastic, discarded as if...

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