27+ Killed in Fresh Benue, Plateau Attacks as Obi Urges Tinubu to Take Decisive Action
At least 27 people have been reported killed in separate attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states, adding to the growing concerns over insecurity in Nigeria’s North-Central region. According to local reports, armed assailants stormed several communities, attacking residents and setting properties ablaze. The attacks have displaced many families, while security agencies have reportedly... Read More
Apple, Nvidia and AI Startups Drive New Wave of Global Tech Investment
The global technology sector has witnessed a series of major developments, with Apple announcing a $30 billion partnership with Broadcom, Nvidia unveiling a new financing model for artificial intelligence startups, and global startup funding reaching record levels in the first half of 2026. Apple said it has entered a $30 billion agreement with semiconductor giant... Read More
Deadly Tornado Strikes Hubei, China
A powerful tornado has swept through China’s central Hubei Province, killing several people, injuring dozens, and leaving a trail of destruction across residential communities and farmland. Chinese emergency authorities said the tornado struck with little warning, tearing roofs from homes, uprooting trees, toppling power lines, and damaging public infrastructure. Rescue teams were immediately deployed to... Read More
Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs, Rejects Two National Assembly Bills
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s security chiefs as his administration reviews ongoing operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other threats across the country. The meeting at the Presidential Villa brought together senior military, intelligence and law-enforcement officials, who briefed the President on the security situation and the progress of... Read More
DRC Opposition Postpones Nationwide Protests
Opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have postponed planned nationwide protests, citing the need to prevent violence and allow more time for dialogue with authorities over key political and governance concerns. The demonstrations had been scheduled to take place across several major cities, including the capital, Kinshasa, where opposition groups planned... Read More
U.S. Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Iran as Tehran Retaliates Against Gulf States
The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate against Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets and pushing the region closer to a wider conflict. U.S. Central Command said its forces struck about 90 targets inside Iran, including missile launchers, air defense systems, and military infrastructure. Washington said... Read More
Morocco Faces France in World Cup Quarterfinal (Africa’s Last Hope)
Morocco will carry the hopes of an entire continent when they face France in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, with the Atlas Lions standing as Africa’s last remaining representative in the tournament. After a determined run through the knockout stages, Morocco has once again captured the imagination of football fans across Africa. The North African... Read More
Tinubu: Interfaith Dialogue “Only Sustainable Path” to Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described interfaith dialogue as the only sustainable path to lasting peace and security in Nigeria, urging religious leaders to work together in promoting tolerance, unity, and national stability. Speaking on the need for stronger cooperation among faith communities, Tinubu said Nigeria’s diversity should be treated as a source of strength... Read More
Bomb Explodes Near Damascus Hotel Where Macron Is Staying
Two explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, injuring at least 18 people, including security personnel. French officials said Macron was unharmed and continued his scheduled meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The blasts occurred near the hotel where the French leader was staying,... Read More
Army Detains Senior Terrorist Leaders After Surrender in Borno
The Nigerian Army has taken several senior terrorist leaders into custody following their surrender to troops during ongoing counterinsurgency operations in Borno State, marking another significant development in the military’s campaign against insurgency in the North-East. Military authorities said the suspects voluntarily surrendered after sustained air and ground offensives targeted terrorist strongholds across the region.... Read More