Nigeria, 14 Other Countries Elected To UN Human Rights Council
The country’s last membership tenure in the UNHRC ended in 2020. But in February, Nigeria declared interest in a Council seat. Nigeria is among 15 countries elected to the 47-member United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a three-year term….
Kenya overtakes Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy after five years of trailing
Kenya has reclaimed its position as East Africa’s largest economy, overtaking Ethiopia after five years in which its neighbour held the regional lead. According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures, Kenya’s economy was valued at about $135.92 billion…
Nigerian Passport Climbs to 92nd in Global Ranking*
Nigerian Passport Climbs to 92nd in Global Ranking The Nigerian passport has climbed to 92nd position globally in the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2026, with holders able to access 45 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance….
Popular Osun-Born Singer, Toluwanisings Reportedly Dies
Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has reportedly passed on. The Osun-born singer’s death was announced by Pelumi Olajengbesi on Wednesday. Olajengbesi, who expressed concern over the death of young Nigerians in a post on Instagram,…
Uganda Airlines Celebrates Captain Rita Nasirumbi As First Female Captain
Uganda Airlines has celebrated Captain Rita Nasirumbi for making history as Uganda’s and the airline’s first female captain. The milestone was marked as a significant achievement for Uganda Airlines and a major moment for women in the aviation industry. Captain…
Trump administration seeks to strip Ilhan Omar of US citizenship: WSJ
The administration of US President Donald Trump is investigating Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to revoke her citizenship and eventually deport her, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing US officials and people familiar with the investigation. The inquiry centres partly…
Nigerian tailor completes 120-hour sewing marathon in Guinness World Record bid
Kano-based Nigerian tailor Abdulkadir Hassanul Basari has completed a 120-hour non-stop sewing marathon in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon by an individual. The five-day challenge, tagged “Sew for the Nation,” began…
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
A long-delayed road bridge linking China and North Korea has opened, Chinese state media report, as trade ties improve between the neighbours. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a lifeline against heavy international sanctions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons…
Rwanda To Host Formula 1 African Grand Prix From Early 2030s, Marking Return To Africa Since 1993
Formula 1 is set to return to Africa for the first time since 1993, with Rwanda securing a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. The landmark agreement was announced on October 13,…
Ghana sends 120 Nigerians home as FBI and NCA-backed ‘Operation Cyberhunt’ busts Accra fraud ring
Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerian nationals following a crackdown on suspected cybercrime centres where authorities say people were trafficked and forced to participate in online fraud, bringing a cross-border security operation to a new stage. Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital…