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Shettima Returns As UNGA Mission Ends

adminSeptember 28, 2026

Nigeria’s push for a greater African voice in global affairs featured prominently in Vice President Kashim Shettima’s engagements during his recent diplomatic mission to New York. Shettima, who has now returned to Nigeria, used the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly to present the country’s position on reform of the UN Security Council,...

Oil Rises Above $106 As Trump Turns Down Iran Truce Proposal

adminSeptember 28, 2026

Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for a seven-day truce, renewing concerns over prolonged disruption to energy supplies and fuelling fresh inflation worries. Iran had proposed reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within a week as part of efforts to halt hostilities and resume...

Cross River-Born Broadcaster Edoki Honoured For Bridging African, Cornish Communities

adminSeptember 26, 2026

Cross River State-born broadcaster, Richard Edoki, has earned a place among the finalists for the 2026 Community Radio Awards in the United Kingdom, with his work in using broadcasting to promote cultural understanding and community engagement in Cornwall coming under the spotlight. Edoki, who hails from Igbo-Ekureku in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River...

Trump Mocks Iran As Hormuz Reopening Plan Hits US Resistance

adminSeptember 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump has responded derisively to Iran’s proposal for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, posting a map on his Truth Social platform that labels the waterway “Trump Strait” as diplomatic efforts to end the standoff remain uncertain. The move came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined a seven-day framework under...

US Pushes Fresh Ukraine-Russia Talks As Trump Clears Patriot Production Licence

adminSeptember 25, 2026

The United States is pushing for a fresh round of technical-level discussions involving Ukraine, Russia and the US, while President Donald Trump has given what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as final approval for Kyiv to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors. Zelenskyy disclosed the twin developments while briefing journalists on his recent meeting...

FBI Defends Search Process In FOIA Case Involving Tinubu Records

adminSeptember 25, 2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a US federal court to uphold its handling of records sought in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit involving documents connected to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Sahara Reporters, the bureau made the request in a September 23, 2026, court filing submitted alongside the...

Nigeria Pushes For Two African Seats, Veto Rights On UN Security Council

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Nigeria has renewed its call for a major overhaul of the United Nations Security Council, seeking at least two permanent seats for Africa with veto powers and five non-permanent seats for the continent. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the demand on Thursday while presenting President Bola Tinubu’s national statement at the 81st United Nations General Assembly...

Netanyahu Says Iran Strikes Benefit Nations That Walked Out Of UN Speech

adminSeptember 25, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that countries whose representatives protested his appearance at the United Nations are among those benefiting from Israel’s military campaign against Iran. Netanyahu made the assertion on Thursday during his address to the UN General Assembly in New York, shortly after dozens of delegates left the chamber in protest...

US Tightens Visa Rules, Targets Birth Tourism Networks

adminSeptember 24, 2026

The United States has announced fresh visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals involved in birth tourism, as well as individuals and businesses accused of helping people travel to the country specifically to give birth. BBC News Pidgin reported that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measure on Wednesday, saying it would be implemented under...

Gambia Sets December Deadline For Banks To Localise Workforce

adminSeptember 24, 2026

The Central Bank of The Gambia has given commercial banks until December 31, 2026, to restructure positions held by non-Gambian employees and replace affected workers with suitably qualified Gambian nationals. Business Insider Africa reported that the directive, issued in a circular dated September 16 and signed by the CBG’s Second Deputy Governor, Dr Paul T....

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