The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching its long-anticipated single regional currency, the ECO curency in 2027, describing the move as a major milestone toward driving deeper economic integration, boosting intra-regional trade, and…
US sanction on Sudan has taken effect after the United States imposed fresh measures against the Sudanese government over allegations that it deployed chemical weapons against rival paramilitary forces during the country’s ongoing civil war. The US State Department announced…
President Donald Trump extended a warm welcome to the new Iraqi PM al-Zaidi at the White House on Tuesday, highlighting a strong personal connection with the fellow wealthy businessman who assumed office without any background in politics. Ali al-Zaidi became…
The ex-mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham widely known as the “King of the North,” is scheduled to formally replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister at Downing Street this coming Monday. During an special party gathering at the Trades…
The US Congress has approved an amendment to increase the withholding of certain U.S. aid to Nigeria from 50% to 100% until the country takes significant steps to combat violence and improve citizen protection. The amendment, proposed by Representative Gregory…
French President, Emmanuel Macron has disclosed plans to visit Nigeria, describing the trip as an opportunity to deepen the strategic partnership between both countries. The revelation was made on Tuesday night by Marc Fonbaustier, the French Ambassador to Nigeria and…
For many non-EEA nationals living in Ireland, summer is the perfect time to visit home. However, long bureaucratic processing delays have recently threatened these travel plans. Fortunately, the Irish government has stepped in with a temporary relief measure. The Department…
The United Kingdom Home Office has issued updated immigration guidance, requiring citizens from Nigeria and 32 other African nations to get entry clearance before travelling to or transiting through the UK. The new regulations require passengers to ensure they hold…
The United States has proposed a 20 percent cargo levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced the fee in a Truth Social post on Monday, stating it would reimburse the U.S. for the costs of…
“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has passed away in Australia at the age of 78, with his family describing his death on Monday as “sudden and unexpected”. The New Zealand actor had been treated for lymphoma in recent years but…
Amid escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz—a vital maritime chokepoint for oil transport to Europe, Asia, and other global regions—has been closed. When the Strait was initially shut down during the conflict involving the…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to exact revenge on Israel and the United States for the assassination of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The older Khamenei was killed on February 28 in an airstrike that marked the…
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, who played for South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has passed away at the age of 25. Authorities discovered Adams dead on Saturday morning in a residence within the central Cape Town suburb…
Funmi, a dedicated registered nurse from Enugu, spent the last two years saving money for her dream relocation. She envisioned a bright future in London where her husband and two young children could join her seamlessly. However, her hopes faced…
The European Parliament has called on the Nigerian government to take urgent and decisive measures to tackle the country’s growing insecurity, with particular attention to the violence in the Middle Belt region. The appeal follows mounting concerns over recurring attacks…
