15+ hour ago   (250+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 20:27 The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to meet in Cardiff on Monday to sign a joint agreement calling for their nations’ right to self-determination and putting further pressure on the United Kingdom government. The…...

23+ hour, 50+ min ago   (299+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 14:59 Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned Pretoria to stop attacks and discrimination against Nigerians, saying Nigeria’s patience is “wearing thin.” Fani-Kayode spoke after the reported deaths of two Nigerians, Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle and James…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (699+ words) Sunday, 13 September 2026 05:07 Leaders of the BRICS grouping have called for “maximum restraint” over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, overcoming divisions within the bloc to issue a joint statement at their summit in New Delhi, India. The statement was…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (225+ words) Wednesday, 9 September 2026 12:49 The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the conviction of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM Bank, Robert Orya, on all 49 counts of fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (244+ words) Wednesday, 9 September 2026 10:15 Global oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since July as escalating fighting in the Middle East raises fears of prolonged disruptions to crude supplies. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose about 2.2% to $100.07 per…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (296+ words) Wednesday, 9 September 2026 06:25 By Mercy m Edewede X @MercyEdewede The United States military says it has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles. The US Central Command said…...

1+ week, 58+ min ago   (344+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 14:11 Nepal has declared a national day of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,300 people, as rescue teams continue searching for thousands still missing. Government offices across the country and Nepalese diplomatic missions…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (287+ words) Sunday, 6 September 2026 17:10 Niger’s military government has accused France and unnamed neighbouring countries of supporting last week’s failed coup attempt, saying it could take international action against those it believes were involved. The accusations followed a mutiny that happened on 29th of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) Sunday, 6 September 2026 11:55 Hundreds of flights have been disrupted in Indonesia after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted and sent volcanic ash toward major airports, including the main airport serving Jakarta. The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, erupted…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (254+ words) Saturday, 5 September 2026 10:45 The United Nations General Assembly has backed a new world map that gives a more accurate picture of the size of Africa and other continents. The resolution, sponsored by Togo and supported by the African Union, encourages countries…...