Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), must proceed to present his defence in the terrorism case…
UK government unveils mandatory digital ID plan
The United Kingdom is set to introduce a nationwide digital identity program, a move the Labour government describes as a transformative step toward tightening immigration controls and modernizing state services.…
Sudan’s PM urges global action on civil war, warns of humanitarian catastrophe
Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris renewed his government’s pledge to pursue a peace roadmap designed to end the country’s devastating civil conflict. The…
African leaders push for UN reforms, rejecting marginalization
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, African leaders delivered a powerful and coordinated appeal for a restructuring of the global order, emphasizing the need for fairness, sovereignty, and Africa’s…
Trump approves order backing U.S. TikTok takeover
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order endorsing a proposed agreement that could transfer ownership of the popular social media platform TikTok to U.S. entities, a move he says…
FBI offers $10,000 reward for Nigerian fraud suspect wanted since 2001
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a cash reward of up to $10,000 for credible information leading to the capture and conviction of Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran,…
President Tinubu’s address at 80th UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu’s address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, was delivered on his behalf by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Madam…
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Congo and Rwanda set to roll out for security measures in October
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are preparing to activate key provisions of a peace accord starting in October, a move that regional and international observers see as…
U.S.: White House asks for layoff plans before shutdown
The Biden administration has directed federal agencies to prepare comprehensive plans for large-scale layoffs in the event of a government shutdown next week, signaling a significant shift from the temporary…
Kenyan President seeks U.S. market access extension
Kenyan President William Ruto met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where…
WTO chief calls for sweeping reforms to safeguard global trade stability
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged member states to embrace comprehensive reforms to strengthen the institution’s credibility, warning that the global trading system faces growing instability if…
U.S. senators question tech giants’ overreliance on foreign workers amid job cuts
Prominent American corporations, including Apple, Amazon, and JPMorgan Chase, are facing heightened scrutiny from lawmakers over their extensive use of foreign workers on H-1B visas while simultaneously implementing large-scale layoffs…
Bobi Wine cleared to challenge Museveni again in Uganda’s presidential race
Ugandan opposition leader and pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine has officially been approved to run in the upcoming presidential elections, setting the stage for another face-off with President Yoweri Museveni. The…
Mutharika declared winner of Malawi’s presidential election
Former Malawian President Peter Mutharika has emerged victorious in this month’s presidential polls, according to Reuters’ analysis of official figures released by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday, September…
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