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October 12, 2026

U.S. federal agents raid Democratic Rep Ilhan Omar’s home

Ms Omar’s Washington, D.C., home was raided by federal agents, “early Monday morning as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.”

Ilhan Omar
October 12, 2026

AU condemns Houthi attack on Saudi airport

The African Union Commission condemned an attack carried out by Houthi rebels on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.

Saudi airport attack
October 12, 2026

Akande reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to deepening ties with Denmark

Nigeria’s ambassador to Denmark, Lola Akande, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Denmark.

Lola Akande
October 12, 2026

IMF boss says AI to affect 40% of global jobs, urges policy reforms

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says AI could affect about 40 per cent of jobs globally and urges governments to prepare workers for a changing labour market.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
October 12, 2026

Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy as Houthi attacks escalate

Iran has urged rival Saudi Arabia to pursue a diplomatic solution to its escalating conflict with the Houthi militia in Yemen.

Houthi militia
October 12, 2026

Beijing’s 12345 hotline sets pace in citizen-centred urban governance

Beijing 12345 Hotline Citizen Service Centre is emerging as a model of technology-driven urban governance, placing residents’ needs at the centre of public service delivery.

Beijing 12345 Hotline Citizen Service Centre
October 12, 2026

Heavy social media use linked to lower life ratings among youths in 16 countries: Gallup

“What stands out is that moderate social media use for adults is associated with better outcomes on many wellbeing measures,” said Gallup chief.

Nigerian youths on mobile devices
October 12, 2026

UN chief urges member states, others to scale up investment in girls

“Together, let us defend the right of all girls to a childhood, and ensure every daughter, every sister, grows up free to shape her own future,’’ he said.

Girls across the world
October 12, 2026

CJN urges judges to mentor younger ones

The Chief Justice of Nigeria has urged senior judges to mentor junior judicial officers to ensure a seamless transfer of knowledge in the best interest of justice.

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Olatokunbo
October 12, 2026

68 million child marriages averted in 25 years due to education: UNICEF

UNICEF says an estimated 68 million child marriages have been averted over the past 25 years due to education.

Child Marriage