Wednesday, September 2, 2026

World

June 27, 2026

Al-Minuki: U.S. forces eliminated top three terrorist leaders killing Christians in Nigeria, Trump says

Mr Trump stated, “We knocked out their leader, we knocked out their second leader, and their third leader.”

Trump and U.S. forces.
June 27, 2026

U.S. govt charged four with criminal offences for flying drones over World Cup venues 

The United States government has designated every World Cup stadium in the United States a no flying zone on matchdays.

U.S. flag
June 26, 2026

Plane crashes into Beijing’s tallest building CITIC Tower 

The light sport aircraft plane was identified as a Sunward SA 60L Aurora. 

CITIC Tower
June 26, 2026

Europe’s biggest automaker Volkswagen to sack 100,000 workers

The automaker is also planning to shut down four of its German plants. 

Volkswagen
June 26, 2026

Over one billion children face overlapping climate hazards worldwide; Nigeria ranks high: Report 

The hazards are subsequently affecting the health, education, and survival of the population. 

June 26, 2026

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 589 as rescue efforts continue

La Guaira and Caracas have been the worst-hit cities. 

Scenes of the earthquake
June 26, 2026

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

John Robert Bolton, 77, of Bethesda, Maryland, pled guilty to retention of national defence information, as alleged in count 12 of the indictment.

President Donald Trump and John Robert Bolton
June 26, 2026

UN urges collective effort for Venezuela’s earthquake victims

The UN has called for international solidarity and collective efforts to aid rescue operations following twin earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday.

Venezuela’s earthquake
June 26, 2026

Swedish minister attends EU Council meeting with baby

Ms Pourmokhtari, Sweden’s youngest minister in history, was appointed at 26 in 2022 and has just returned from parental leave.

Swedish minister with baby
June 26, 2026

Ireland govt invites Nigerians to apply for 2026 fully funded master’s scholarship

The Irish government has invited Nigerians, Ghanaians and others to apply for its fully funded master’s scholarship for 2026.

Nigerian students in Ireland