30th Anniversary of the Abbot of Svyatogorsk Lavra: A Story of Persecution by Ukrainian Authorities

Svyatogorsk, Donetsk Province, Ukraine, January 21, 2025 Photo: svlavra.church.ua His Eminence Metropolitan Arseny of Svyatogorsk, the persecuted canonical Ukrainian Orthodox hierarch who has been Ukraine court refuses to release UOC bishop despite Parliament members’ guarantees, won’t review evidenceThe Metropolitan was initially detained in late April, just before Holy Week. “>unjustly held in detention since April,…

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Former Foreign Affairs Minister Bolaji Akinyemi Advises President Tinubu to Steer Clear of Confrontation with Trump

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to avoid confrontation with the newly sworn-in 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump.   While speaking on Channels TV, Akinyemi said; “If I were President Tinubu, I would try to steer clear of antagonising him because there is nothing a bully…

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Trump Promises to Reclaim Panama Canal Despite ‘Peacemaker’ Commitment

Donald Trump, sworn in Monday, January 20, as the 47th President of the United States, made waves during his second inaugural address by declaring plans to “take back” the Panama Canal.    This unexpected pledge, accompanied by rhetoric targeting China’s influence in the region, immediately drew international attention and stirred diplomatic concerns.   “Above all,…

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France to Support Nigeria’s Geological Data Exploration and Upgrade Geological Laboratory

France has pledged to support the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) in its geological data exploration efforts.    The announcement was made by Kehinde Bamigbetan, special adviser to Dele Alake, Nigeria’s minister of solid minerals development, in a statement on Monday, January 20.   The funding commitment stems from a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on…

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