The Nigerian Presidency has pushed back against growing concerns over the country’s rising debt burden, insisting that Nigeria has not over-borrowed when compared with several other African economies, including Egypt, South Africa, and Senegal. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga made the statement in a post on X on Tuesday, amid renewed public debate over Nigeria’s debt…
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been sentenced to four years in prison after an appeals court found her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery. The ruling marks a dramatic escalation in the legal troubles surrounding the former first lady and adds to the growing political fallout…
American Airlines has announced plans to equip more than 500 aircraft with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi beginning in 2027, marking a major expansion in high-speed internet access for airline passengers. The airline revealed that the rollout will start in the first quarter of 2027 and will focus primarily on narrow-body aircraft operating domestic and short-haul international…
A new report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns about insecurity and religious violence in Nigeria, revealing that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. The report, published in May 2026 and titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a man identified as Salifu Olije Mustapha before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kubwa, Abuja, over allegations of impersonation and fraud. According to the anti-graft agency, Mustapha was accused of falsely presenting himself as an operative of the EFCC and allegedly using the fake identity to…
Sweden has officially approved a new law banning marriages between cousins and several other close relatives as part of a broader effort to address honor-related oppression, forced unions, and domestic abuse linked to family pressure. The decision was unanimously passed by the Swedish parliament, marking a significant shift in the country’s marriage laws and social…
