The Nigerian naira emerged as one of the more resilient currencies in Africa during the second quarter of 2026, according to the World Bank. The performance came despite growing pressure on currencies across the region as rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices created fresh challenges for emerging markets. While several African currencies came under…
Australia is preparing for a major shift in its energy sector, with plans to shut down one of the country’s biggest coal-fired power plants in 2029 and replace its electricity generation with cleaner energy sources. But instead of leaving the site behind, a new proposal could give the former coal facility a completely different purpose:…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, could face additional criminal charges as early as tomorrow over allegations involving the torture of American citizens. According to information confirmed by Fox News, the expected charges are connected to allegations that Americans were subjected to torture during Maduro’s time in power. The development could…
The European Commission has proposed a new 15-year safeguard period for future European Union member states, giving the bloc stronger powers to respond if a newly admitted country seriously breaches democratic principles or EU rules. Under the proposal, new members could face restrictions on EU funding and, in the most serious cases, suspension of their…
The United States has urged American citizens currently in Russia to leave the country immediately as authorities investigate a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Siberian region of Irkutsk. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a health alert on October 6, saying it was monitoring reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case that resulted…
U.S. President Donald Trump has revived his attacks on Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, accusing him of being a vegan who is now eating meat publicly to appeal to Texas voters. Speaking at an event in Texas, Trump pointed to Talarico’s recent appearances eating meat and claimed the Democrat does not actually eat meat…
The Nigerian Navy has deployed specialised sonar equipment to locate the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed and became submerged in the swampy terrain of Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, crashed on Monday, October 5, during a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos. The…
An oil tanker caught fire in the Black Sea off the Russian resort city of Sochi after what Russian authorities described as an attack by unmanned boats. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, October 6, with dramatic images showing flames and thick black smoke rising from the vessel several kilometres offshore. Russia’s Transport Ministry said…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said no survivor had been found after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state on Monday, October 5, 2026. Aiyedatiwa disclosed the development during an interview with Channels Television, saying residents, emergency responders, security personnel and other local…
The average prices of petrol and diesel in Nigeria have risen by 86.3 per cent in 2026, with both products reaching their highest average price levels for the year by September 22, according to the latest fuel price trend report by PriceandPromo. The report showed that the average price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known…
