Saudi Arabia, 18 nations condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in Jerusalem
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and 18 other Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned Colombia’s decision to inaugurate its embassy in Jerusalem, calling the move a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and a setback to international efforts…
Burna Boy builds clinic, library and school for his community in Rivers State
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has reportedly completed a major community development project in Rivers State, providing a clinic, library and school for people in his community. According to details shared by the project supervisor, the development includes several facilities…
Nigerian researcher wins US award for groundwater study
A Nigerian-born groundwater researcher, Ayobami Oni, has received the Blue Integrated Partnerships Extra Mile Award for his contributions to water and environmental research during a 2026 summer programme in the Caribbean. Oni received the award after participating in interdisciplinary research…
Chinese oil firms in Niger race to return $5.2 billion in outstanding crude oil export revenues as authorities issue 45-day deadline
Niger has given Chinese oil companies 45 days to address alleged breaches of their petroleum agreements, including the repatriation of more than $5.2 billion in crude oil export revenues, as the military-led government increases pressure on its biggest oil-sector partner….
Nigerian lawmakers amend Federal Polytechnic Act, empower polytechnics to award bachelor’s degrees
The Senate on Thursday amended the Federal Polytechnic Act to empower federal polytechnics to award Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Hons.) degrees in science, engineering and technology-related programmes. The amendment followed the Senate’s decision to rescind its earlier position on the…
FG Reopens First Niger Bridge
The infrastructure was closed in September, 2026, to facilitate emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works by the Federal Ministry of Works. The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge to vehicular traffic, six weeks after it announced the planned closure…
Ghana-based businessman Igbasan joins Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council
Ghana-based businessman and youth leader, Olatunde Gideon Igbasan, has been inaugurated as a member of the Youth Mobilisation Directorate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Igbasan, popularly known as Tula Mania,…
Elon Musk unveils Tesla Roadster that flips mid-air and lands safely
Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster in a dramatic demonstration that showed the electric sports car driving upside down, launching into the air, performing a mid-air flip and landing safely. The unveiling took place on October 15, 2026, at…
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…