Hundreds of Nigerians have returned home amid growing fears over xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Nigeria has evacuated 268 citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment continues to rise across the country. The evacuees arrived in Lagos on Thursday after departing Johannesburg, with Nigerian officials saying around 1,000 people have registered for…
Government Moves to Ease Traffic Pressure The Mexican government has ordered schools in Mexico City to suspend classes ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Authorities also directed federal employees to work remotely as the country prepares to host the tournament’s first game on Thursday. The move aims to reduce traffic…
The deaths come amid renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran in the Gulf region. Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after a US strike hit the Palau-flagged oil tanker. This happened off the coast of Oman, according to India’s Shipping Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal. The vessel was carrying 24 Indian crew members,…
Donald Duke, presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), says Nigeria cannot achieve lasting peace unless citizens have access to jobs, food, and economic opportunities. Speaking to journalists after accepting his nomination as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election, the former Cross River governor said insecurity across the country is largely driven…
Trump has vowed fresh US strikes on Iran after both countries exchanged attacks, deepening concerns over a wider Middle East conflict.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates defended his actions while testifying before a US congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Gates told the US House Oversight Committee that meeting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a “grave error in judgment” and insisted he had never engaged in criminal conduct. In a closed-door interview on Wednesday, Gates said:…
William Kumuyi, the general superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, says leadership of the church will not be handed over to any of his sons, stressing that the church belongs to Jesus Christ and not to any individual or family. In a sermon that has since gone viral on social media, the octogenarian cleric…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated again following a new round of military attacks and sharp warnings from both sides. US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will “pay the price” after recent hostilities, accusing Tehran of delaying negotiations and failing to reach a deal with Washington. Trump claimed Iran had…
Police have launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire in a Johannesburg informal settlement, leaving 12 people dead. At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in the Cleveland area of Johannesburg, according to South African police. Police said more than 10 armed suspects arrived in a white Toyota…
Myanmar’s military is regaining territory as forced recruitment strengthens its ranks and puts rebel groups under pressure. Rebel fighters in Myanmar say the military junta has gained momentum in the country’s civil war, largely due to a controversial conscription policy introduced in 2024. The policy requires eligible men to serve at least two years in…
