News as it breaks
Israel has launched a new wave of heavy bombardments on Gaza City, following strong backing from visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who warned that only “days” remain for a diplomatic breakthrough. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Gaza’s main urban center was “on fire” as the military escalated…
Nigeria and Angola have sealed a series of bilateral agreements covering drug control, cultural exchange, and state-level economic cooperation, as both nations move to deepen ties under a revived Joint Commission after 24 years of dormancy. The signing took place during the 5th Session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has called for a recalibration of Nigeria’s foreign policy to align with emerging global realities while safeguarding the nation’s strategic autonomy. Delivering a guest lecture at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, Tuggar emphasized that the country must…
Kathmandu began returning to normal on Saturday after days of violent anti-corruption protests that toppled Nepal’s government, left parliament in flames, and killed at least 51 people. Troops who had flooded the capital since Wednesday scaled back their presence, while markets reopened, traffic resumed, and families once again thronged temples.…
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old man in connection with the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, praising the suspect’s family for helping bring him into custody. Governor Cox identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, who he said was handed over to authorities after confessing…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a Regional Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan aimed at strengthening social protection systems across the region. The launch took place on September 11, 2025, during a high-level hybrid workshop at the ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, organized by the…
President Bola Tinubu has described his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron as highly productive, highlighting renewed efforts to strengthen cooperation between Nigeria and France in areas of mutual interest. The Nigerian leader made this known in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, following…
UN General Assembly- President Tinubu to address world leaders on September 24 President Bola Tinubu has been scheduled to address the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the UN headquarters in New York. A revised provisional list of speakers obtained…
“This development raises serious questions about regional stability and the prospects for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the statement read. The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over reports of an Israeli airstrike on September 9, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, allegedly targeting senior members…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has defended Israel’s controversial airstrike in Doha, Qatar, which targeted senior Hamas leaders, saying that at times it is necessary to “remove” individuals who block diplomatic progress. Herzog made the comments following what he described as a “frank” and “tough” meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir…
