Jews and supporters of Israel celebrate
Jews and supporters of Israel worldwide celebrated the IDF rescue of four hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Saturday. While many Jewish groups had not commented by Saturday night because of Shabbat observance, organizations that did issue statements expressed…
US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Egypt
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to the Middle East this week as a proposed Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal hangs in the balance after the dramatic rescue of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza in a major military raid and…
Want to turn off Meta AI? This is what to do
If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy. It’s Meta AI, and it’s here to help,…
Property owners responding positively to 90-day building permit amnesty: Lagos Govt
Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) said on Friday that property owners and developers were complying with the 90-day amnesty period offered for building regularisation. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State approved a 90-day amnesty period,…
AfDB partners Intel to train 3 million Africans in AI
The African Development Bank and technology giant Intel have formalized their cooperation to equip 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials with AI skills. The partnership aims to transform the African digital ecosystem, according to a statement released by the…
Ngelale Gets New Appointment
Ngelale Gets New Appointment Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Ngelale Gets New Appointment President Bola Tinubu has significantly empowered Nigeria’s Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC), designating it as the country’s chief negotiator and coordinator…
Lagos set for World Table Tennis Contender 2024
As Nigeria gears up for the World Table Tennis Contender Lagos 2024, anticipation is soaring for a spectacular display of table tennis prowess. Set to take place from June 19-23 at the Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, the…
Haiti’s new leader faces health scare
Haiti’s newly selected prime minister, Garry Conille, was hospitalised late Saturday in the capital of Port-au-Prince just days after arriving in the country, the government said. It wasn’t immediately known why Conille was hospitalised. The office of the prime minister…
From oil to arrests: Niger-Benin row escalates
A new episode in the row between the West African neighbors who have trading accusations of hostility since May. This week Benin arrested five Nigerien nationals on accusations of entering the port of Seme illegally. Niger responded by accusing Benin…
Gaza: Pope Francis appeals for ceasefire, aid
Pope Francis called Sunday for humanitarian aid to urgently reach Palestinians in Gaza and for Israel and Hamas to immediately accept proposals for a cease-fire and release of hostages. During his Sunday noon blessing, Francis also thanked Jordan, which this…