The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for nationwide protests targeting major South African-linked businesses in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks that have claimed the lives of two Nigerians in South Africa. NANS President Olushola Oladoja said the planned demonstrations would focus on companies including MTN, MultiChoice and Stanbic IBTC Bank, urging…
Another 282 Nigerian returnees have arrived safely in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its evacuation of citizens fleeing rising anti-immigrant violence and xenophobic tensions in South Africa. The latest group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport as part of the ongoing voluntary repatriation program coordinated by the Federal Government. The arrival marks the…
Global oil markets remain on high alert as crude prices continue to fluctuate between $76 and $80 per barrel, driven by renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran and growing uncertainty over the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded around $76–$77 per barrel on Friday after briefly climbing above $80…
NATO member states have agreed to a major multi-billion-pound investment in a new long-range missile defence programme, marking one of the alliance’s most significant military expansion initiatives in recent years as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across Europe and the Middle East. The agreement, reached during meetings involving NATO defense ministers and allied leaders, is…
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of money laundering, wire fraud and tax evasion involving up to $300 million routed through the United States. According to multiple reports, the investigation, which began in 2025, is examining whether…
Diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa remain high following the reported killing of two Nigerian nationals amid a wave of anti-migrant protests and enforcement operations that have unsettled foreign communities across South Africa. The latest developments have prompted fresh calls from Abuja for justice, accountability and stronger protections for Nigerians living in the country….
Military tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified once again after both countries exchanged fresh strikes around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to declare the interim ceasefire “over” and triggering another surge in global oil prices. The latest escalation follows renewed attacks on commercial shipping and military targets…
Sudan is facing a worsening humanitarian emergency as a deadly cholera outbreak continues to spread while the United Nations warns that civilians in the besieged city of El-Obeid are at risk of large-scale violence. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the latest cholera outbreak has killed more than 120 people, with over 1,100…
The Nigerian Senate has warned that it could review diplomatic relations with South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians continue, following the killings of two Nigerian citizens during recent anti-migrant unrest. During plenary, lawmakers condemned the deaths of Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, who were reportedly killed on June 28 amid rising…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after the United States launched a major wave of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets, prompting Iran to respond with drone and missile attacks on U.S. military installations across the Gulf. The latest crisis began on Monday night and into Tuesday, when three commercial oil and gas…
