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Asia

June 16, 2026

Kumuyi leads global crusade in Abuja from June 24

The cleric said the crusade was aimed at providing hope and spiritual renewal amid global challenges.

William Kumuyi
June 11, 2026

Delegates seek stronger ties at China’s ethnic policy seminar

Katarina Babang, the head of unit at Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, commended the programme for combining theory with practical field experience.

Xi Jinping
May 18, 2026

Faces of Nigerians arrested, convicted, jailed abroad in Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, scores of Nigerians in the diaspora were caught in the web of crimes.

Faces of Nigerians arrested, convicted, jailed abroad in Q1 2026
May 14, 2026

Group criticises rising exports of Kenya’s wildlife as more than 870,000 animals enter global trade 

The group said 93% of animal exports from Kenya were commercial and largely destined for North America, Europe, and Asia.

World Animal Protection (WAP)
May 12, 2026

Nigeria spent $9 billion on Liberia, Sierra Leone’s civil wars: Army General

Nigeria spent no less than $9 billion to liberate Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars, its defence adviser disclosed.

Liberian civil war
April 24, 2026

Big Catch-Up initiative delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses

Gavi said BCU, launched during World Immunisation Week in 2023, also provided 23 million doses of inactivated polio vaccines to partially vaccinated and unvaccinated children.

Children getting measles-rubella jabs in Abia
April 21, 2026

U.S. convenes counterterrorism forum, sets measures to quell Iran-linked terrorism 

The forum was chaired by the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of Counterterrorism, Monica Jacobsen.

U.S. and Iranian flags.
April 20, 2026

Turkish Airlines, Air Peace seal interline deal to boost global connectivity

Turkish Airlines and Air Peace have signed a bilateral special prorate agreement to enhance connectivity between Nigeria, Africa and global destinations.

Turkish Airlines and Air Peace
March 14, 2026

EFCC hands over $225,895, ₦62.79 million recovered funds to foreign fraud victims

Mr Hammajoda noted that corruption remained a global menace that required collective efforts to combat.

Naira and Dollar
March 3, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed, ships passing will be attacked, Iran warns

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and it will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media has reported.

Ships on Strait of Hormuz