Thursday, October 8, 2026

World

August 29, 2026

U.S.-based Oluwasegun Baiyewu jailed for  laundering $3.1 million via car shipments to Nigeria

The DoJ said between May 2020 and October 2021, Mr Baiyewu worked with at least six other co-conspirators in the United States and Nigeria.

U.S. court room
August 29, 2026

FBI submits Bola Tinubu’s criminal records to Judge Beryl Howell for her eyes only

Following years of foot-dragging on a FOI petition filed by Mr Greenspan in 2023, the FBI on Friday complied with a court order directing it to release Mr Tinubu’s records.

Tinubu, FBI
August 29, 2026

Russia’s drone strike leaves 27 dead in Ukraine

The president expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

Russian airsrike
August 29, 2026

Canada’s updated one year living expenses for Nigerian students, others effective September 1

The new one-year living expenses taking effect from September 1 ranges from $23,4482 to $62,054.

Canada flag
August 29, 2026
Canadian clothing line launches T-shirts, hats of "Lake Ontario
August 28, 2026

We will hunt you down anywhere, U.S. warns Nigerian Yahoo Boys

Mr Patel described the two extradited Nigerians as high-value suspects.

Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle.
August 28, 2026

Over 157,000 women, girls affected by Nepal floods: UN Women

In a statement on Friday, the UN agency said more than 500 people had been killed.

Nepal flash flood
August 28, 2026

Cuba slams U.S. restrictions on access to medicines, medical supplies

Cuba’s public health ministry has repeatedly denounced U.S. sanctions for undermining cancer treatment.

August 28, 2026

Croatia eases African swine fever restrictions as outbreak situation improves

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries David Vlajcic said no new outbreaks had been detected among domestic pigs since August 4.

Local pigs