Wednesday, October 7, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

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
September 14, 2026

Indonesian president sacks finance minister in cabinet shakeup

President Prabowo Subianto has sacked finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, whom he appointed a little over a year ago.

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa
September 14, 2026

Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson in security scare as Russian drone hits Warsaw-bound train

“There are no Polish citizens among the passengers,” the operator said.

The Warsaw-bound train.
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