BRICS members and partner countries have begun arriving in New Delhi, India, for the group’s 18th Summit scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam. The BRICS bloc comprises 11 member countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The Indian Ministry of External…
The War Leaves Yemen’s Borders, Yemen’s conflict began as a power struggle inside one country. Today it is a problem for every country that relies on trade moving through the Red Sea. New fighting along the western coast and near the islands around Bab al-Mandab has revived a question that capitals from London to Beijing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the reported killings of two Nigerians in South Africa, describing the incidents as “unacceptable” and warning that there would be consequences if attacks against Nigerians continued. Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle and James Uchechukwu Nwankwo were reportedly killed in separate incidents in Johannesburg on September…
Niger’s junta leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces, state television reported on Friday. The appointment comes weeks after a failed army mutiny that involved fighting in the capital, Niamey, and reportedly tested Tiani’s grip on power. Supporters of the military government, backed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her ₦10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Morenikeji Joshua, less than a month after being impressed by his artistic talent. The ₦10 million Education Development Trust Fund, presented to Joshua through the Ogun State Government, will support his education up to…
A fire and subsequent stampede at a school in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killed at least 26 children and injured 25 others, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. The fire broke out around 9:00 a.m. local time on Thursday while pupils were in class at Ujamaa Primary School, forcing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned an ultra-modern hostel facility at the Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Igando, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare manpower and improve student welfare. The hostel can accommodate more than 250 students and is equipped with training and registration facilities, solar power infrastructure…
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has spread to a seventh province, raising concerns of further transmission across the country, authorities said Friday. South-Ubangi Governor’s Office officially declared an outbreak in the northwestern province after laboratory analysis confirmed a suspected case of the highly infectious virus. Acting Governor Jean-Rene Galekwa said…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has assured parents, guardians and students that all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, with measures in place to ensure a safe and smooth start to the new academic session. The Federal Ministry of Education said relevant security agencies had been notified…
