Wednesday, October 28, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

September 12, 2026

Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76

Ms Cayabyab said the toll wasn’t final, noting it could still increase because 13 passengers could not be accounted for.

The ferry after the fire incident
September 12, 2026

Police arrest suspect in death of Black woman Tasia Fortune found hanged from tree

Police said the investigation might lead to more arrests, noting that 15 individuals had been questioned about the homicide.

Tasia Fortune
September 12, 2026

Hateful professor Uju Anya, who celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s death, finally rebuked by Carnegie Mellon University

Ms Anya, a Nigerian of Igbo origin, earned a reputation for mocking White people and celebrating their deaths.

Professor Uju Anya
September 12, 2026

44 passengers injured as train derails in France

An 18-year-old woman who was critically injured was airlifted by a helicopter to Rouen University Hospital.

The derailed train
September 11, 2026

MAN, NACCIMA partner to drive mining investments

Dele Ayanleke, MAN president, said, “The growth of Nigeria’s mining sector requires strong collaboration among industry, government, investors and the wider business community.”

Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), NACCIMA
September 11, 2026

Diesel prices rise above $6 per gallon for first time ever in U.S.

The price of diesel surged to $6.06 per gallon, a first-time high in the U.S. that indicates the impact of the monthslong U.S.-Iran conflict.

September 11, 2026

U.S. to host delegation from Nigeria, Kenya, others to strengthen maritime security

USTDA will host a business briefing in Washington on Wednesday where representatives of U.S. companies will engage the delegates one-on-one.

U.S. Trade and Development Agency officials
September 11, 2026

Nigerian lawmakers, officials barred from visits to South Africa, SA-hosted legislative events boycotted over xenophobia

The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers to boycott conferences and other events hosted or co-hosted by the country.

Senate president, deputy Senate president, Reps speaker and deputy Reps speaker.
September 10, 2026

ECOWAS, ISOFS partner to end obstetric fistula by 2030

The partnership is projected to accelerate medical progress for West African obstetric fistula patients.

ECOWAS CCDG, ISOFS
September 10, 2026

Anambra businessman Nathan Ogbatue under scrutiny after raking in $36 million from U.S. healthcare system

Nathan Ogbatue began acquiring multimillion-dollar properties around the time he stopped filing the utilisation report, buying a luxury mansion and beach house.

Nathan Ogbatue