Urgent Manhunt Launched After Prisoner Escapes Custody During Hospital Visit
Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a 21-year-old prisoner described as “extremely dangerous” after he escaped custody during a hospital visit in west London. Daniel Boakye fled in the early hours of Tuesday, 11 February, after being escorted from HMP Feltham to West Middlesex Hospital. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were alerted shortly after […]
Kwankwassiya and NNPP allege blackmail as they reject US sanctions on Kwankwaso
The Kwankwassiya movement and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have rejected proposed US sanctions on their leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, calling them politically motivated and unfair. The sanctions, part of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, reportedly target Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah groups, and alleged Fulani militias over claims of religious persecution […]
Trump urges continuation of Iran Nuclear talks after meeting Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump has urged continued negotiations with Iran following a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 11. Trump described the discussions as “very good” but said no final agreement was reached, stressing that diplomacy remains his preferred approach to curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme. Netanyahu, who has visited the […]
UK to Double Troop Deployment to Norway in Major Boost to Arctic Defence
The United Kingdom will double the number of troops deployed to Norway as part of a significant strengthening of Nato’s defences in the High North, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced. The UK will increase its presence from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel over the next three years in response to rising security pressures and growing […]
Collective stigmatization without due process undermines justice, long-term stability – IHRC-RFT cautions US on religious bill
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed concern over the proposed Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 before the US Congress. The organisation emphasized that while promoting religious freedom is essential, accountability must focus on proven individuals rather than entire communities or organisations without evidence. IHRC-RFT […]
Tension in Edo as gunmen kidnap police officer, four others
There is growing fear in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State after gunmen reportedly abducted five people, including a police officer. The incidents have increased anxiety in the area, where residents say kidnappings have become frequent in recent weeks. Reports indicate that two victims were taken from a primary health centre in Makeke village. […]
Nigerian govt initiates strategies to improve women health
The Federal Government has announced new strategies aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of women across Nigeria. Officials say the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system and ensure that women receive better medical attention at all stages of life. According to government representatives, the initiative will focus on […]
Prime Minister Condemns Jim Ratcliffe’s Immigration Remarks as “Offensive and Wrong”
The Prime Minister has strongly criticised comments made by Manchester United co-owner and INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe regarding immigration, describing them as “offensive and wrong” and calling for an apology. Sir Jim, speaking to Sky News at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, said the UK had been “colonised by immigrants” and suggested the […]
Sweden to Introduce Stricter Citizenship Requirements from June
STOCKHOLM — Sweden will implement tougher citizenship rules from June, extending residency requirements, introducing an income threshold and mandating basic language and civic knowledge tests, the government announced Migration Minister Johan Forssell unveiled the measures as part of a broader overhaul of migration and integration policies that has intensified since 2016, when approximately 160,000 asylum […]
Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp, Escalating Push Toward State-Controlled Messaging Platform
Millions of Russians were abruptly cut off from the encrypted messaging service WhatsApp on Wednesday afternoon, marking a significant escalation in the government’s long-running effort to steer citizens toward a state-backed “national messenger” designed for centralized oversight. Earlier in the day, Russian authorities removed the Meta-owned platform from the official online registry maintained by Roskomnadzor, […]