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September 4, 2026

ICC dismisses crimes against humanity case against Nigeria

The International Criminal Court has dismissed an anonymous case against Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity, attorney general Lateef Fagbemi says.

ICC judge in chamber
September 4, 2026

Jimoh Ibrahim pledges accountability as Nigeria assumes UN budget committee chairmanship

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the UN General Assembly Fifth Committee, pledging to champion transparency, accountability and far-reaching administrative reforms.

Jimoh Ibrahim
September 4, 2026

Nigeria, others back creation of new UN learning institute under UN80 reforms

UN General Assembly has approved the merger of two United Nations learning and training bodies, creating a new institution.

President Bola Tinubu
September 3, 2026

Man arrested for killing two sisters in UAE

The police said that the suspect confessed to committing the crime.

September 3, 2026

Green Party leader Polanski to contest Starmer’s former parliamentary seat

The leader of Britain’s Green Party, Zack Polanski, announced he’s set to contest the parliamentary seat formerly held by ex-Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Zack Polanski
September 3, 2026

Five arrested over alleged smuggling of Syrian fighters into Lebanon 

The case would be referred to the military judiciary after the completion of the preliminary investigation.

Lebanon
September 3, 2026

Ex-NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. dies by suicide at 40

In 2010, he was traded to the Detroit Lions and set a career record of five interceptions during the season. 

Alphonso Smith Jr.
September 3, 2026

Ukraine strengthens economic, security ties with Nigeria

Mr Kholostenko called on African countries to play a greater role in restoring peace based on the UN Charter.

Ukraine and Nigerian flags
September 3, 2026

FBI probes massive sales of U.S., Canadian driving licences on dark web marketplace

Mr Krebs noted the authenticity of the data belonging to dozens of people being sold on the website.

FBI officials and U.S./Canadian driving licences
September 3, 2026

Children as young as six battling mental health crisis, NHS doctors warn

Children as little as six-year-olds battling mental health illnesses in the UK are increasing by tens of thousands, findings from the National Health Service said.

UK kids in hospital