Wednesday, October 7, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

September 16, 2026

Writer, broadcaster Bonnie Greer dies at 77

Her husband David Hutchins confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday.

Bonnie Greer
September 16, 2026

Afreximbank, ZEP-RE sign three-year deal to boost trade across Africa

Afreximbank and ZEP-RE launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA) in 2025 to strengthen insurance capacity.

Afreximbank and ZEP-RE logo
September 16, 2026

Nollywood mourns as veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84

The actor’s son Olusoji broke the news of his death on Wednesday.

Olu Jacobs
September 16, 2026

Disbarred Nigerian lawyer Owolabi Salis suffers fresh legal defeat as appeal dismissed

Owolabi Salis was disbarred from practising law before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Immigration Courts, and DHS. His August 2025 appeal fell through.

Owolabi Salis
September 15, 2026

Over 300 South Korean workers to sue Trump administration over Georgia immigration raid

About 475 South Koreans were arrested during the raid executed by nearly 500 immigration agents.

September 15, 2026

German chancellor apologises to citizens for increased fuel prices, promises review

Mr Merz said his government will draft proposals to mitigate the harsh impact of the hike.

Friedrich Merz Credit: Aljazeera
September 15, 2026

U.S. confirms weapons deployed in space to counter threats

“It is critically important that we maintain our dominance not only in the air but in space,” U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said.

September 15, 2026

Carnegie Mellon College Republicans ask university to fire Uju Anya

The group said Ms Anya’s “voluntary professional leave” was insufficient to “address the serious concerns her conduct has created among the community”.

Professor Uju Anya
September 14, 2026

Nigerian man Chris Osagbaekhoe with 12 grandchildren becomes first-class graduate in UK

Mr Osagbaekhoe said a burning desire to help vulnerable people motivated him to return to school at 64.

September 14, 2026

South Africa leverages BRICS membership to entice investors 

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government said it was working to restore direct flights between India and South Africa.

Cyril Ramaphosa