Wednesday, October 14, 2026

World

June 4, 2026

U.S. hails Tinubu’s counterterrorism efforts, confirms joint anti-ISIS operation with Nigeria

“On Nigeria, where many were very concerned about violence against Christians, we are now actively in counterterrorism cooperation with the Nigerian government,” Mr Rubio said.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
June 4, 2026

Unsafe food kills 1.5 million Nigerians, others worldwide annually: WHO

Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, according to new data from the World Health Organisation.

Children eating on the floor (Credit: Momo Africa)
June 4, 2026

U.S. govt warns Nigerians, others against bringing bushmeat into America

The CDC said bushmeat carry and spread diseases to human beings.

BUSHMEAT and LIon
June 4, 2026

Tech firm CEO Jamshid Ghomi with $35 million mansion arrested for secretly aiding Iran’s nuclear programme

Mr Ghomi is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. If convicted, Mr Ghomi faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

Jamshid Ghomi's $35 million mansion
June 4, 2026

Trump admin to award $300 million to ‘model cities’ dedicated to restoring law, order

The DOJ announced the Model Cities Initiative, a whole-of-city approach directing nearly $300 million in federal funding to transform public safety in America’s cities.

Donald Trump
June 3, 2026

Extreme heat now permanent public health crisis in Europe: WHO

The global health organisation called for increased public awareness and protective behaviours to reduce the adverse effects of extreme heat.

People walking in Denmark and WHO logo
June 3, 2026

FBI places $10,000 bounty on escaped prisoner Arthur Cofield

Individuals with credible information on his whereabouts are advised to contact FBI on 1-800-225-5324 or send a mail to tips.fbi.gov.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
June 3, 2026

President Petro condemns Trump’s interference in Colombia’s presidential election

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on leading in the first-round vote.

Petro, Trump
June 3, 2026

Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry

Cologne’s Catholic Cathedral, a renowned Gothic church and UNESCO World Heritage site, has announced it will begin charging tourists an entry fee of €12 starting from July 1.

Cologne Cathedral (Credit: artincontext)
June 3, 2026

Wholesale, American Fireworks, Pink or Blue to pay $4 million damages over 2020 El Dorado fire

These smoke bombs should never have been sold in California, where they are illegal, a statement by the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

Wholesale Fireworks Corp, American Fireworks Wholesale LLC