Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Foreign

September 16, 2025

Christian Killings: U.S. senators want Nigeria redesignated as country of particular concern

The senators urged Mr Rubio to carefully consider designating Nigeria as a CPC nation, pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act, once again.

Ted Budd, Pete Ricketts, Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz and James Lankford
November 21, 2023

866 Rohingya refugees leave Bangladesh by sea to Indonesia

Two hundred and forty nine of the boat passengers were turned away by villagers at two sites.

ROHINGYA REFUGEES
November 21, 2023

Myanmar forces losing ground in clashes with ethnic militias

A newspaper reported that almost 450 soldiers have already laid down their weapons in various parts of the country.

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing
November 21, 2023

UN Chief Guterres rejects Gaza as UN protectorate post-war

“I do not think that a UN protectorate in Gaza is a solution,” Mr Guterres

António Guterres
November 21, 2023

Man, 34, rapes 90-year-old woman in Australian hospice

Head, sex crime unit, Jayne Doherty, said the victim suffered serious injuries and was traumatised.

Australia flag
November 20, 2023

Tinubu’s administration on track to tackle humanitarian crises: UN envoy

The Nigerian military had achieved what it called kinetic success in fighting Boko Haram.

United Nations
November 20, 2023

Missions fix biometrics for Monday as FG resolves passport production crisis in U.S.

“The change of schedule is due to the internet outage experienced at the embassy.’’

Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Chairman, House Committee for Niger Delta Development Commission)
January 10, 2023

UK slams N6 billion fines on GTBank for money laundering infractions

The bank agreed to settle the penalties but insisted its systems remained stringent against financial crimes.

GTBank
January 9, 2023

Raymond Dokpesi arrested on rape allegations in UK; case adjourned until April 

The development could effectively shut the media businessman out of an active role in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, which has been scheduled for February 25.

A composite of Raymond Dokpesi and UK Metropolitan Police
January 9, 2023

UK police arrest Raymond Dokpesi ahead of London meeting with Atiku

A report said Mr Dokpesi, the owner of broadcaster AIT, was picked up at London Heathrow Airport as he touched down from a connecting flight via Frankfurt on Sunday evening.

Raymond Dokpesi