Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House as Gaza Ceasefire and Iran Top Agenda
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for high-level talks expected to focus on the war in Gaza, efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, Iran’s regional activities, and broader Middle East security. The meeting comes amid intensified diplomatic efforts by the... Read More
Nigeria Warns Anti-Migrant Violence in South Africa Is Escalating Despite Official Assurances
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has warned that anti-migrant violence targeting African nationals in South Africa has not subsided, despite repeated assurances from authorities in Pretoria that the situation is under control. Speaking during a media briefing, Tuggar said reports received by the Nigerian government indicate that vigilante groups continue to carry... Read More
At Least 30 Killed as Gunmen Raze Kaduna Village in Midnight Attack
At least 30 people, including women and children, have been killed after heavily armed gunmen stormed Naridon village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, setting homes ablaze in one of the deadliest attacks to hit Southern Kaduna in recent months. (The Straits Times) The attackers reportedly invaded the farming community late Sunday night,... Read More
NGX Emerges Africa’s Best-Performing Stock Exchange With 68.2% Year-to-Date Dollar Return
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has emerged as Africa’s top-performing stock market in 2026, delivering an impressive 68.2% year-to-date (YtD) return in U.S. dollar terms and outpacing every major exchange on the continent. The remarkable performance underscores renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s capital market, driven by economic reforms, improved foreign exchange liquidity, and strong corporate... Read More
Iran Threatens Retaliation After Ukrainian Strike on Iranian Vessel in the Caspian Sea
Tensions between Iran and Ukraine have escalated sharply after Tehran vowed to retaliate for what it says was a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured another. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack as a “blatant violation” of the United Nations Charter and... Read More
Court Sentences Three Ansaru-Linked Men to Life Over Oyo School Kidnapping
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men linked to the terrorist group Ansaru, a Boko Haram-affiliated extremist organisation, to life imprisonment for their roles in the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State earlier this year. Justice Salim Ibrahim handed down the sentences after the defendants pleaded... Read More
Permanent Secretary Allegedly Blocks Release of Tinubu-Approved Funds for Federal Information Agencies
A fresh controversy has emerged within the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation after funds reportedly approved by President Bola Tinubu for several government media agencies remained unreleased more than a week after receiving presidential clearance. The funds were earmarked for agencies under the ministry, including the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation... Read More
Fashola Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid, Says He’s ‘President at Home’
Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has dismissed speculation that he could contest Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, saying he has no intention of seeking the country’s highest office. Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Fashola gave an unequivocal answer when asked whether he planned to run for president.... Read More
Dangote Refinery Reopens Naira Gantry Sales, Raises Petrol Price 13% to ₦1,215 per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale and gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit in naira, ending a brief shift to dollar-denominated transactions while increasing its ex-depot petrol price by about 13% to ₦1,215 per litre. The new price represents an increase of ₦140 per litre, or 13.02%, from the previous gantry price of... Read More
DRC Opposition Suspends Protest After Tshisekedi’s Offer of National Dialogue
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s main opposition coalition has suspended planned nationwide protests after President Félix Tshisekedi signaled his willingness to convene an inclusive national dialogue, raising hopes of easing months of escalating political tensions. The Coalition Article 64 (C64) announced it was postponing a march scheduled for July 22, which had been intended to... Read More