US Lawmaker Defies Pressure, Accuses Nigerian Defence Minister Over Rising Insecurity Crisis

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 14, 2026

Nigeria’s presidency has declared that the country’s economy is on track to grow faster than major global powers, including the United States and the United Kingdom, in 2026—an assertion that is already stirring global attention and debate.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 12, 2026

After nearly a full day of intense diplomacy, the high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran have ended without a deal, raising fresh fears that the fragile calm in the Middle East could shatter at any moment.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 10, 2026

Shipping activity in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is showing tentative signs of recovery following a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with African-linked vessels among the first to cautiously resume transit.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 10, 2026

Pakistan is preparing to host negotiations between the United States and Iran this week, even as heavy fighting continues in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 08, 2026

Iran has ruled out any form of temporary ceasefire with the United States, instead outlining a set of stringent conditions for entering negotiations toward what it describes as a “lasting peace,” according to a report by Reuters citing a senior Iranian official.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 07, 2026

Spanish citizens overwhelmingly view US President Donald Trump as the greatest threat to world peace, according to a new poll published by El País on April 6.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

President Donald Trump of the United States has warned that individuals responsible for leaking sensitive information revealing a missing American pilot in Iran could face imprisonment if they fail to disclose their source.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 05, 2026

Supporters of Ghanaian social media personality Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, have intensified public calls for President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and secure his release from custody as he faces extradition proceedings to the United States.