GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (NPA): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urged Iran to halt the use of capital punishment, warning that many more individuals could face …
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Tiger Base Owerri Accused of Killings, Torture of Detainees — Amnesty International
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomENUGU, NIGERIA (NPA): Amnesty International Nigeria has released a new report alleging serious human rights violations by the police unit known as Tiger Base in Owerri, Imo State, southeast Nigeria. …
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United States and Congo Announce $1.2 Billion Health Partnership
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomKINSHASA, CONGO (NPA) — The governments of the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a new $1.2 billion agreement aimed at strengthening health systems and tackling …
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Zelenskyy Calls for Trilateral Meeting with U.S. and Russia in March to End War
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomKYIV, Ukraine (NPA) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States and Russia aimed at ending the war. Zelenskyy made the …
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Police Declare Manfred Ekpe, ADC Spokesperson in Akwa Ibom State, Wanted
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomUYO, NIGERIA (NPA) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has declared Barrister Manfred Ekpe, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, wanted on allegations of …
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Narendra Modi Visits Holocaust Museum, Calls for Humanity, Dignity, and Peace
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomJERUSALEM, ISRAEL (NPA): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Israel for bilateral talks and to strengthen defense cooperation, on Thursday visited Yad Vashem, the World …
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Ex-NNPC General Manager Sentenced in U.S. Over $2.1 Million Bribery Scheme
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLOS ANGELES, U.S. (NPA): A U.S. District Court has sentenced Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a 58-year-old Nigerian-American and former General Manager of the Upstream Division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation …
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Nigerian Immigration Officers Accused of Arresting and Extorting Youths En Route to Visit Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA): Three Nigerian youths have alleged that officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) arrested, detained, and extorted money from them on 22 February 2026, while they were …
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Police Launch Investigation into Attacks on ADC Leaders and Former Governor’s Residence
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomEDO STATE, NIGERIA (NPA): The Edo State Police Command has confirmed a series of violent incidents in Benin City on Tuesday, targeting leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and …
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Obidient Movement Rejects Abuja Council Poll Results, Urges INEC to Address Allegations
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA): The Obidient Movement has rejected the outcome of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election held over the weekend, alleging irregularities and violence during the polls. …
