The 18th BRICS Summit 2026 in India is bringing some of the world’s most influential emerging economies together at a time when international conflicts are making cooperation harder. Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the summit in New Delhi, where leaders are expected to discuss global governance, economic cooperation and major international…
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home after more than two years in Nigeria, following the discontinuation of the treason proceedings against him. His return closes a long and politically sensitive chapter that began after the failed November 2023 coup attempt in Sierra Leone. Koroma left Sierra Leone for Nigeria in January…
A six-month-old mystery involving three missing Iranian pilots has suddenly become a new source of tension between Iran and Qatar, with Tehran now accusing Doha of secretly holding the men after their fighter jets were shot down in March. The accusation is serious because it is no longer simply about missing military personnel. Iran is…
The latest UK travel warning for Nigeria has done more than advise British citizens where not to go. It has put a fresh spotlight on how widespread the country’s security problems have become, with the British government warning against travel to several states because of terrorism, kidnapping and other security risks. The Foreign, Commonwealth and…
Five years after the Taliban returned to power and the United States pulled its troops out of Afghanistan, Kabul is now asking Washington to come back. But this time, the Taliban does not want American soldiers. It wants something potentially more valuable: American money, diplomatic recognition and access to international markets. Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir…
The United Kingdom’s decision to cut its development aid allocation to Nigeria by 50.2% should be viewed as more than another reduction in foreign assistance. It is a reminder that Nigeria cannot build its future around money that ultimately depends on the priorities of another country. The UK’s planned reduction reportedly takes direct aid to…
Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia have stepped up diplomatic efforts to strengthen regional security and maritime cooperation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf nations seek to safeguard one of the world’s busiest energy shipping routes. The discussions come amid efforts to maintain stability following months of heightened tensions in the Middle East….
China has confirmed that Chinese-born American seismologist Dr. Youlin Chen remains in detention on espionage charges, rejecting U.S. claims that he has been wrongfully detained. Chen has been held since November 2024, when he was arrested at Beijing International Airport during a personal visit to China. Chen, a U.S. citizen and Boston-based scientist, is known…
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after the United States launched another wave of military strikes on Iranian targets, further escalating the conflict around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure as Washington pressed ahead with its renewed campaign against Tehran. The escalation follows President Donald Trump’s decision…
