Omoyeni Olabode-23 Feb, 2026

Mexico has been plunged into a state of high-alert following the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) known as "El Mencho." The drug lord was killed on Sunday, February 22, 2026, during a high-stakes military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco.

Omoyeni Olabode-14 Feb, 2026

The United States government is significantly expanding its efforts to revoke the citizenship of naturalised citizens, a move that could impact Nigerian-born Americans or Nigerians who have become U.S. citizens through naturalisation.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Feb, 2026

A recently announced pharmaceutical pricing agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States is expected to cost Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) about £1 billion (roughly $1.4 billion) over the next three years, according to official estimates shared on Wednesday.

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Feb, 2026

United States President Donald Trump launched a public attack on the 2026 Grammy Awards and its host, comedian and television personality Trevor Noah, following a joke made during the live broadcast of the awards ceremony. The controversy emerged after Noah, while presenting the Song of the Year award at the Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, made a joke referencing Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Omoyeni Olabode-31 Jan, 2026

The United Nations, in collaboration with the humanitarian community, has officially launched a massive $1.4 billion appeal to provide life-saving assistance to millions of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Jan, 2026

In one of the most significant humanitarian handovers since the conflict began, Ukraine has successfully repatriated the bodies of 1,000 fallen soldiers from Russian authorities.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Jan, 2026

In a bold move, President Donald Trump has declared his intention to bring a swift end to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the President announced the creation of a "Board of Peace," a dedicated body designed to facilitate negotiations and settle the conflict "pretty soon."

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Jan, 2026

Uganda’s long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election, extending his 40-year rule. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Electoral Commission announced that the 81-year-old Museveni secured 7.9 million votes, representing roughly 71.6% of the total votes cast.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Jan, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has officially started the process of winding down the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world’s largest private charities. As part of this exit plan, the foundation has approved a massive $9 billion budget for 2026, which will be used to fund its final major projects in global health and poverty reduction.

Omoyeni Olabode-10 Jan, 2026

Widespread anti-government protests in Iran have entered their second week, with reports that dozens of people have been killed amid clashes with security forces and a nationwide internet blackout that has severely limited communication inside and outside the country.

Omoyeni Olabode-9 Jan, 2026

President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning that the United States is prepared to launch further military strikes in Nigeria if the killing of Christians persists.1 In a recent interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Trump addressed the recent U.S. missile attacks on Christmas Day, suggesting they were not necessarily a one-off event.

Omoyeni Olabode-7 Jan, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has visited the bike path entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge, where the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun work to fix a long standing surface defect commonly referred to by cyclists as “the bump.”

Omoyeni Olabode-5 Jan, 2026

A court in France has found ten individuals guilty of cyberbullying and harassing Brigitte Macron, the wife of President Emmanuel Macron. The legal battle began after a wave of online attacks targeted the First Lady with hateful messages and false rumors about her personal life.

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Jan, 2026

The Canadian government has deported 366 Nigerian nationals for violating immigration laws, while 974 others are currently awaiting removal, authorities reported. The deportation exercise forms part of Canada’s continued enforcement of immigration regulations, targeting individuals who overstayed visas, breached residency conditions, or otherwise failed to maintain lawful status.

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Jan, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is working on a defined agenda aimed at supporting Christian communities in Nigeria. He made this known during a meeting with evangelical Christian leaders in the United States, where he spoke about the security challenges facing Christians in several countries, including Nigeria.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Dec, 2025

Animal rights organisation PETA reacted strongly to reports that Kim Kardashian gifted each of her four children a puppy for Christmas. The group shared a blunt statement highlighting concerns about responsible pet ownership and the wider impact on animal shelters.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Dec, 2025

The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) flights) over the Sambisa Forest in Borno State, days after carrying out air strikes against suspected Islamic State targets in Sokoto State.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Dec, 2025

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has explained the reasons behind the recent visa restrictions affecting Nigerian travellers, saying the measures are meant to strengthen security procedures rather than to penalise Nigerians as people

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Dec, 2025

A senior Russian military officer was killed on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated under his car in Moscow, Russia. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died from injuries sustained in the blast, according to the Russian Investigative Committee.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Dec, 2025

A photograph featuring United States President Donald Trump that was initially removed from the publicly released Jeffrey Epstein files has been reinstated by the U.S. Department of Justice after drawing widespread criticism.

Omoyeni Olabode-17 Dec, 2025

The United States has announced partial travel restrictions affecting Nigerian nationals, tightening entry rules amid concerns about security challenges and visa compliance

Omoyeni Olabode-17 Dec, 2025

American rapper Cardi B is already returning to fitness training just about a month after welcoming her fourth child, a boy named Baby Brim, with NFL star Stefon Diggs.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Dec, 2025

A 26-year-old Nigerian national, Mercy Ojedeji, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison in the United States for a multi-faceted fraud scheme involving a student visa. Authorities stated that Ojedeji obtained a student visa and admission to the University of Missouri through false representations, claiming eligibility to study in the country.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Dec, 2025

The Donald J. Trump administration has announced a full pause on immigration applications — including green cards, naturalisation and asylum requests — for nationals from 19 countries already under travel restrictions. The freeze applies even to those with pending applications.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Dec, 2025

The United States government has announced it will impose a visa ban on Nigerians found to be involved in violence against Christians under a new policy invoking Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act.

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Dec, 2025

Ludwig Minelli, the founder of Dignitas — the Swiss assisted-suicide and right-to-die organisation — has ended his own life through assisted dying at one of his own clinics, the organisation announced. He was 92 years old, and his death came just days before what would have been his 93rd birthday.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Nov, 2025

Former United States President Donald Trump has declared that the US will permanently suspend migration from what he described as “third world countries,” following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House.