Friday, October 9, 2026

World

August 13, 2026

NGX seeks stronger ties with Hong Kong exchange

NGX Group chairman, Umaru Kwairanga, made the call in a statement following a meeting with HKEX officials in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

August 13, 2026

India backs stronger Nigeria’s role in BRICS

India has urged a stronger role for Nigeria in BRICS, saying the country could enhance Global South representation and influence.

India’s high commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh
August 12, 2026

Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s resignation

Ms Leavitt, 28, is the youngest White House press secretary in history. 

Karoline Leavitt
August 12, 2026

U.S. revokes 600 visas in fresh crackdown on birth tourism

“The State Department will use all available tools to dismantle birth tourism networks and defend the integrity of U.S. citizenship,” Mr Rubio said.

Donald Trump and the U.S. passport
August 12, 2026

War: Ukraine submits peace proposals to U.S. negotiators

Mr Zelensky did not disclose details of the proposals.

Volodymyr Zelensky
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026

Ex-Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97

Mr Zhu is survived by his wife and two children, Yanlai and Yunlai Zhu.

Zhu Rongji
August 12, 2026

FIFA World Cup: South Korea FA apologises for providing ‘sexual services’ to referees

The FA pledged to implement sweeping reforms, strengthen transparency, and restore its integrity to meet public expectations.

Korea FA, Korean prostitutes on street
August 12, 2026

Taliban stopped 2.4 million girls from going to school in Afghanistan: UNESCO

UNESCO warned in a report on Tuesday that the figure could surge to four million by 2030 following a rise of about 200,000 last year.

Taliban, Afghan girls
August 12, 2026

Trump confirms switching Air Force One for smaller plane, fearing Iran’s attack after NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly switched from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft when leaving Turkey after the NATO summit in July.

Trump boarding Air Force One