Syria’s Kurds demand ‘democratic decentralised’ Syria
Syria’s Kurdish parties on Saturday adopted a joint political vision calling for a “decentralised democratic” state in Syria with guarantees for Kurdish rights.Their statement came at the end of a conference held in Qamishli, northeastern Syria, where a top Kurdish official disputed suggestions that the meeting sought division following the fall of longtime ruler Bashar…
An interview with orangutan conservationist and advocate Gary Shapiro
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Orangutans, with their expressive eyes and human-like behaviors, have long fascinated us. Few people, however, have delved as deeply into their world as Gary L. Shapiro. His five-decade career began with a groundbreaking study in primate communication…‘No More Food Supplies in Gaza’: WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced on 25 April that it has depleted its food stocks in Gaza, warning that humanitarian conditions are deteriorating rapidly as border crossings remain closed for a seventh consecutive week. According to the agency, the last of WFP’s available food supplies were delivered to community kitchens across the…
Odinkalu Slams Alia’s Defensiveness Over Benue Attacks, Says Catholic Governor Should Be Mourning the Pope Instead
Human rights lawyer and activist Prof. Chidi Odinkalu has slammed… The post Odinkalu Slams Alia’s Defensiveness Over Benue Attacks, Says Catholic Governor Should Be Mourning the Pope Instead appeared first on BarristerNG.com…
IPOB Condemns Alleged Intimidation By Nigerian Army
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Saturday, condemned a statement by Maj Gen Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, for allegedly “threatening and intimidating Biafrans for exercising their inalienable rights to free speech and self-determination through social media”. IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful…250k mourners attend funeral as Vatican buries Pope Francis
No fewer than 250,000 mourners attended Pope Francis funeral at the Vatican on Saturday, according to Vatican authorities, as the late Pontif was laid to rest. The Pope was remembered for his humanity and humility while the funeral lasted about 2 hours and 10 minutes, CNN reports…
84 People Rescued As Police Uncover Human Trafficking Ring In Ibadan
Oyo State Police Command has uncovered a human trafficking ring in Ibadan, the state’s capital. During a major raid, officers rescued 83 adults and one child from a house in the Orogun area, where they had allegedly been held for some time. Early investigations reveal the victims…
PICTORIAL: World Leaders, Thousands Bid Pope Francis Farewell
Over 250,000 mourners attended a ‘simplified’ funeral service for late Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, remembering the “people’s pope” for his humanity and humility. Francis has now been laid to rest at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore as he had requested. Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican to the Basilica di…
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu Resigns as Delta Governor’s SSA on Civil Society and Youth Mobilization Over Rising Insecurity
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has officially resigned from his position as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Civil Society and Youth Mobilization to the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.In a resignation letter dated April 25, 2025, Gwamnishu cited growing insecurity across Delta communities and the government’s failure to address the issue as his reasons…