China has reportedly suspended all new investments in Israel, citing heightened security risks linked to the ongoing conflict in the region. The revelation emerged through a lawsuit filed in Israel rather than an official announcement from Beijing, adding a new layer of complexity to already strained China–Israel relations. The disclosure came from legal action initiated…
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its plan to import petroleum products from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, strengthening regional energy cooperation and highlighting the growing role of Africa’s largest refinery in meeting the continent’s fuel demand. The commitment was announced at the ongoing Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja by the…
The United States has officially confirmed the deployment of a small military team to Nigeria as part of expanded efforts to combat the Islamic State (ISIS) threat in West Africa. The disclosure marks the first public acknowledgment of American troops operating on Nigerian soil since U.S. airstrikes targeted ISIS-linked positions in December. The confirmation came…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated after the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The incident, confirmed by the U.S. military and first reported by Reuters, occurred at a sensitive moment as diplomatic efforts were underway to revive nuclear talks between Washington…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has announced an ambitious plan to completely remodel the historic Ahmadu Bello Stadium and transform it into a FIFA-standard sports facility capable of hosting international competitions. The governor made this known during a courtesy visit by officials of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), led by its Director-General, Phillip…
China has carried out the execution of 11 individuals convicted of running large-scale illegal scamming operations based in Myanmar, marking one of the most severe actions yet in Beijing’s escalating war against cross-border telecom fraud. According to Chinese state media, the individuals were key members of organized criminal networks that operated scam centers and illegal…
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark message to Iran on Wednesday, saying a “massive armada” led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is moving toward Iranian waters and urging Tehran to negotiate a deal on its nuclear ambitions or face serious consequences. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump described…
Nigeria and Türkiye have taken another significant step in strengthening bilateral relations after both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on media and communication cooperation in Ankara on Tuesday. The agreement was signed in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following high-level one-on-one and interdelegational talks…
President Bola Tinubu experienced a brief stumble on Tuesday while participating in a ceremonial march-past during his official reception in Türkiye, drawing momentary attention before the event continued smoothly. The incident occurred as President Tinubu joined the guard of honour, walking alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Video footage shared on X by…
A leading Afghan human rights organization has raised alarm over a newly issued “Criminal Code of Taliban Courts,” warning that the document effectively legitimizes slavery and entrenches widespread human rights abuses across Afghanistan. In a detailed statement, Rawadari, a human rights group monitoring the situation in the country, said the Taliban’s new judicial code is…
