UN Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon Hours After Israel Ceasefire Deal
The fragile new ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was bleeding before it even tookhold. A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper died in the earlyhours of Thursday from injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his position nearMarjayoun in southeastern Lebanon, the mission confirmed in a statement.Two other peacekeepers were wounded in the same... Read More
Zimbabwe Wins UN Security Council Seat
Zimbabwe has been elected to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2027–2028 term. The election took place at the UN General Assembly on June 3, 2026. Zimbabwe ran unopposed for the African seat and was elected with strong support, receiving more than 180 votes. It will join Austria, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan,... Read More
Court Sentences Four to Death for 2022 Owo Church Massacre
A High Court in Ondo State has sentenced four individuals to death for their involvement in the June 2022 massacre at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, a tragic attack that shocked Nigeria and drew international condemnation. The convicts were found guilty on multiple counts, including murder, terrorism, and conspiracy, following a lengthy trial... Read More
Ruto Lands in Pretoria as Kenya, South Africa Push Continent’s Biggest Trade Reset
Two of Africa’s most influential presidents shook hands on the lawns of the UnionBuildings on Thursday morning, and behind the choreography sat one of the moreconsequential bilateral resets the continent has seen this year. South African PresidentCyril Ramaphosa formally received Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto in Tshwaneat 09h30 local time, kicking off a three-day state... Read More
Nigeria Erupts in Nationwide Protests OverKidnapped Teachers and Pupils
Nigeria woke up to a wave of coordinated protests today as the Nigeria Labour Congress, theNigerian Union of Teachers, civil society organisations and student bodies poured into thestreets of Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Ogun, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano, Akwa Ibom and other states,demanding the immediate release of teachers and pupils kidnapped by bandits in Oyo andBorno.The trigger... Read More
Shell Under Scrutiny Over Ignored Pipeline Warnings in Niger Delta
A BBC investigation has alleged that oil giant Shell ignored repeated internal warnings about the condition of a major pipeline in Nigeria’s Niger Delta for several years before significant oil spills occurred. According to the investigation, company documents and internal communications suggest concerns were raised regarding the aging infrastructure and the risk of leaks. Despite... Read More
Hague Tribunal Slams Door on Rwanda: No UK Asylum Payout
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has dismissed Rwanda’s bid toextract more than £60 million ($80 million) from the United Kingdom over the cancelledRwanda asylum deal, in a ruling that closes the last major legal chapter of one ofBritain’s most controversial migration experiments.The three-judge panel ruled by majority on Monday that diplomatic notes... Read More
Dangote Cuts Petrol Price; NLC Rejects N100,000 Minimum Wage Proposal
Nigeria’s fuel and wage debates took center stage again as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a reduction in petrol prices, while the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) maintained its opposition to a proposed N100,000 national minimum wage. The latest petrol price adjustment by the Dangote Refinery is expected to bring some relief to consumers and businesses... Read More
Oil Workers Lock Down NUPRC Nationwide in Surprise Strike
Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has been brought to a standstill. Members of thePetroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) walkedout on Monday and remain off the job this morning, locking the gates of the NigerianUpstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) headquarters in Abuja and fieldoffices across the country.The action — declared indefinite —... Read More
Osimhen DROPPED from Super Eagles Squad as Mega-Money Transfer Looms
Nigerian football fans woke up this morning to a bombshell: Victor Osimhen has beenleft out of the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming June friendlies against Poland andPortugal — and the reason is a transfer saga that may be entering its final hours.Head coach Eric Chelle confirmed in the early hours that the 26-year-old striker,currently... Read More