Omoyeni Olabode-10 Apr, 2026

The United States government has officially closed its embassy in Abuja following a directive for non-essential employees and their family members to evacuate Nigeria’s capital city. The decision, which was reported on Friday, April 10, 2026, comes in response to what US officials have described as an "elevated risk of terror attacks" in the Federal Capital Territory.

Omoyeni Olabode-10 Apr, 2026

The Nigerian Naira has recorded a notable gain in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating by N12.51 against the United States Dollar. Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), showed the local currency strengthening as liquidity improved slightly within the banking system.

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Apr, 2026

Israel’s air defence systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles following a recent address by former United States President Donald Trump, as hostilities in the Middle East continue to intensify.

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Apr, 2026

Four astronauts have successfully begun a historic journey around the Moon after a dramatic launch by NASA, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

Omoyeni Olabode-17 Mar, 2026

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is being shaped by rising United States debt, global economic shifts and an emerging struggle for control of critical natural resources, according to a new analysis.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Mar, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has said the US is not prepared to reach a deal with Iran to end the ongoing war, insisting that the current terms being proposed are not acceptable.

Omoyeni Olabode-12 Mar, 2026

Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has unveiled an upgraded mobile application designed to integrate cryptocurrency trading with traditional financial markets in a single platform.

Omoyeni Olabode-10 Mar, 2026

The United States has officially designated Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” accusing the Taliban-led government of detaining American citizens to gain political concessions.

Omoyeni Olabode-10 Mar, 2026

After weeks of relentless surges, global crude oil prices recorded their first significant drop on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The dip in prices is being attributed to a combination of factors, including a slight de-escalation in rhetoric from the warring factions and reports of increased production from non-OPEC nations looking to fill the supply vacuum.

Omoyeni Olabode-9 Mar, 2026

Iran launched missile attacks on Israel and several Gulf countries shortly after Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was appointed as the country’s new leader.

Omoyeni Olabode-5 Mar, 2026

According to Iranian authorities, the attacks targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq that Tehran described as “separatist groups opposed to the revolution.” The strikes followed warnings from Iranian officials against groups they accuse of planning operations against Iran from Iraqi territory.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Mar, 2026

Israel’s Defence Minister has warned that any leader appointed by the Iranian regime could be targeted for assassination if they continue to advance hostile actions against Israel and its allies.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Mar, 2026

President Donald Trump has defended his decision to launch military strikes against Iran, insisting that the United States acted on its own terms and not because it was forced into action by Israel or any other ally.

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Mar, 2026

The United States State Department has ordered all non‑emergency U.S. government personnel and family members to depart Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq as security concerns mount amid the widening Middle East conflict following strikes between the U.S., Israel and Iran.

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Mar, 2026

Amazon confirmed that two of its data centres in the United Arab Emirates were directly struck by drones, with a third facility in Bahrain affected by a nearby strike, leading to structural damage, disrupted power supply and cloud service outages across its network.

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Mar, 2026

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan’s Volcano Islands on Monday, according to seismic data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Mar, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump is set to make history by chairing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, March 2, 2026, as the United States assumes the rotating presidency of the 15-nation body.

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Mar, 2026

In its latest statement shared on Monday, the UN highlighted that around 808 million people worldwide were living in extreme poverty in 2025, based on the updated international poverty line of less than US $3.00 per person per day (adjusted to 2021 purchasing power parity).

Omoyeni Olabode-2 Mar, 2026

Lebanese authorities and local sources reported explosions in southern Lebanon following the Israeli bombardment. The area has been a flashpoint for periodic clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah, a powerful armed group and political movement based in Lebanon.

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Mar, 2026

“Donald Trump is dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want,” Harris wrote, asserting her opposition to what she termed a “regime-change war” in Iran.

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Mar, 2026

Iranian state television has announced that President Masoud Pezeshkian and two senior officials will head the nation’s leadership during a transitional period following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Mar, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead following air strikes, asserting the development on his social media platform. However, Tehran has not yet confirmed the report and official details remain unclear.

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Feb, 2026

He highlighted that the uptick in fighting has led to increased displacement, greater human suffering and heightened violations of human rights. Therefore, urging the international community to reinvigorate efforts toward conflict prevention and peaceful resolution.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Feb, 2026

The United States Embassy in Abuja has celebrated Nigerian-born aerospace engineer Wendy Okolo for her remarkable contributions to aviation research at the NASA Ames Research Center. The embassy hailed Okolo as a trailblazing scientist whose innovative work is significantly advancing flight safety and control systems. This recognition highlights the vital role Nigerian-American professionals play in pushing the boundaries of global science and technology.

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.