Wednesday, October 7, 2026

World

September 21, 2026

UK tribunal penalises lawyer Benedicte Mabika after assault conviction

Ms Mabika faced a disciplinary panel following an altercation in which she threw a bottle at a woman, injuring her at the Wax Bar in Nottingham on December 23, 2023.

September 21, 2026

Canadian police officer shot outside synagogue as Jews mark Yom Kippur

The police did not disclose what led to the shooting or whether the target was the church or the Jewish community.

September 21, 2026

Glasgow church set to become furniture showroom

The Glasgow City Council received a proposal to convert a building previously occupied by the Candlish Wynd United Free Church of Scotland to a furniture showroom and workshop.

September 21, 2026

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue White House over Trump ban

Mr Trump last week banned journalists from CNN, Politico and MS NOW from covering him at the White House, citing unfavourable coverage of him and his administration.

United States President Donald Trump
September 21, 2026

Nigeria’s engagements at UNGA81 will be guided by national interest: Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s engagements at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly will be guided by the country’s national interest.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Doris Uzoka-Anite, Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other senior government officials arrive New York.
September 21, 2026

U.S. extradites 18 suspects linked to Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination

The suspects include Joseph Badio, a former employee of the Haitian justice ministry who worked in the anti-corruption department.

Jovenel Moïse and suspects.
September 21, 2026

Italy to ban hijabs, burqas from schools amid immigration crackdown

Several European countries, including France and Belgium, already banned face coverings in public places. Italy’s plans came after several related initiatives in recent months.

Students wearing hijab in Italy
September 21, 2026

Shettima to address UNGA on Thursday 

Nigeria will address the UN General Assembly on Thursday afternoon, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima delivering the country’s national statement for the third consecutive year.

September 20, 2026

British singer Ed Sheeran cries on stage over tour fallout

Mr Sheeran described the situation in the region as a “systemic injustice” in the West Bank.

September 20, 2026

U.S. says employees in Saudi Arabia need special approval to travel amid Iranian war

The mission also advised Americans in Saudi Arabia to avoid glass doors and windows in the event of an aerial attack.

U.S flag and South Africa