Monday, October 26, 2026

World

October 13, 2026

WHO launches five-year strategy to detect pandemic threats within 24 hours

The WHO noted that strengthening rapid detection was a cornerstone of global health security.

World Health Organisation
October 13, 2026

WHO unveils tuberculosis research toolkit for pregnant, lactating mothers

Ms Kasaeva said, “Pregnant and lactating women continue to be underrepresented in TB research.”

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
October 13, 2026

ICE detains Ghanaian-born Missouri State University accounts manager Paul Essel battling marriage fraud allegation

The university noted that the defendant would remain on paid leave pending the conclusion of the investigation.

Paul Essel
October 13, 2026

G-24 advocates macroeconomic stability, inclusive growth for job creation

Mr Oyedele, chairman of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), says macroeconomic stability, inclusive growth and deliberate policies are essential for creating jobs.

Taiwo Oyedele
October 13, 2026

Nigeria’s education ministry helping Russia promote war-linked Alabuga Start recruitment: Report

A trafficking report highlighted the role of Nigeria’s education ministry in Russia’s fraudulent recruitment of Nigerians to fight in Ukraine.

Alausa, Russian ambassador to Nigeria
October 13, 2026

Trump considering firing U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over bribery allegation

Eric Deters, a Trump donor, exposed Ms Guilfoyle asking him to pay her outstanding $100,000 American Express bill before her 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.

Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 13, 2026

UN assembly backs global action on sea level rise, racism, pandemic preparedness

The United Nations General Assembly endorsed landmark declarations on sea-level rise, combating racial discrimination, and preparing for pandemics globally.

UN assembly delegates
October 13, 2026

Spain-Nigeria bilateral relations will continue to improve, envoy says

Spain says bilateral relations with Nigeria continue to improve, with prospects for stronger cooperation in trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest.

Spain’s ambassador to Nigeria, Félix Artieda
October 13, 2026

Diesel deal with Russia ‘out of the question’, says Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that the recent agreement between the U.S. and Russia regarding diesel exports is “out of the question” for Germany and Europe.

Friedrich Merz.
October 12, 2026

FBI seizes about $17 billion, arrests hundreds in raid on Ghana Yahoo Boys enclave

The operation was described by Mr Patel on social media as part of the agency’s efforts to combat fraud.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)