Friday, June 19, 2026

Doha

June 18, 2026

Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar

Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.

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March 15, 2026

Middle East crisis forces cancellation of Argentina-Spain Finalissima clash

The European football governing body explained in a statement that attempts to reschedule the game failed.

February 28, 2026

Emirates, Qatar Airways suspend operations amid airspace closure due to U.S., Iran hostilities

Earlier on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Iran. 

Emirates and Qatar Airways
November 4, 2025

UN Chief calls for stronger action on poverty, inequality

Mr Guterres said, “True development isn’t about prosperity for the few.”

António Guterres
October 24, 2025

Foreign minister hails Nigeria’s role in global gas exports, sustaining energy

Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar has affirmed Nigeria’s important role in global gas exports and energy stability.

Maitama Tuggar
September 24, 2025

Inequality threatening global progress on social justice, ILO warns

This position is contained in the ILO flagship report, ‘The State of Social Justice 2025’, released on Tuesday.

Construction site
September 21, 2025

NDLEA arrests businesswoman with 1.40kg meth at Lagos airport

Mr Marwa said the agency would prioritise tackling those who target the productive youth population with illicit substances.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
September 15, 2025

Prisoner swap negotiations suspended after Israel’s attack on Doha, says Hamas official

The official warned that intensified Israeli strikes on residential towers in Gaza could endanger Israeli captives held there.

Tahir al-Nono, a senior Hamas official
September 12, 2025

Israeli attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict: UN

The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability.

Israeli strike on Hamas building in Qatar
September 10, 2025

Talks ongoing with U.S. to foil further Israeli attacks: Qatar

The emir warned that the attack would not go unanswered and pledged legal and diplomatic measures in response.

Israeli attack on Qatar