Russia launched a rare Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine, hitting Lviv infrastructure. The attack, part of a massive overnight assault, escalates tensions with the West. Read details.
The Alliance of Sahel States has condemned the US removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as an 'act of aggression'. Read the full story.
The United States military seized a Russian-flagged tanker near Iceland following a dramatic two-week pursuit. This bold move escalates tensions amid the U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil and the capture of President Maduro. Read the full details.
Legal expert Titilope Anifowoshe warns that Africa's muted response to military alliances in the Sahel region could reshape democracy and youth involvement on the continent. Read more.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla, vows to take up arms in response to threats from US President Donald Trump. Read the full story on the escalating tensions.
West African neighbours Benin and Niger expel diplomats in a tit-for-tat move. Tensions have soared since Niger's 2023 coup and a failed putsch in Benin. Read the full details.
US forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a Delta Force operation. President Trump announces the strike as Venezuela declares a national emergency. Full details inside.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies, including Boeing, after a major US arms sale to Taiwan. Tensions escalate over the island's status.
Nigerian journalist Yakubu Musa urges President Trump to expand US anti-ISIS operations to Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Cameroon. Read his viral call for a comprehensive war on terror.
The al-Qaeda-linked coalition JNIM has claimed its first attack inside Nigeria in Kwara State, signaling a potential new phase of jihadist expansion into the country's central region. Read key facts and analysis.
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index exposes the nations suffering the most from terrorist violence. Discover the list and see where Nigeria ranks. Read the full analysis now.
Iran carries out death sentence against man convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad. Details on the case and escalating regional tensions. Read the full report.
The European Union has imposed a €120 million fine on Elon Musk's X for violating the Digital Services Act over deceptive blue checks and ad transparency. Read the full story on the clash between Brussels and Washington.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says the Tinubu administration will soon disclose identities of individuals funding terror in Nigeria. Read the full details.
The Federal Government will soon reveal identities of those funding terrorism in Nigeria, says Daniel Bwala. Read details of the security crackdown.
US President Donald Trump declares Venezuela airspace closed as military tensions escalate. Six major airlines suspend flights amid security concerns. Read full details.
US President Donald Trump has declared Venezuela's airspace closed, escalating tensions with Nicolas Maduro. Major airlines have suspended flights, disrupting regional travel. Read the full details.
South Africa denounces US President Trump's decision to bar it from 2026 G20 summit, calling the move punitive. Read about the escalating diplomatic tensions.
China plans to bid for building two new ports on the Panama Canal despite US concerns. The $8.5 billion project includes ports, gas pipeline and reservoir. Read more.
Iran strongly condemns Israel's assassination of Hezbollah military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Beirut, calling it a ceasefire violation. Read full details.
Russian Africa Corps forces in Mali fail to break jihadist fuel blockade as civilian casualties mount. Learn how Moscow's strategy impacts Sahel security.
Niger's ruling junta suspends hundreds of national and international NGOs for transparency failures. Get the latest on this major crackdown affecting over 4,000 organizations.
Nigeria urges international community against 'naming and shaming' over security challenges. Envoy highlights illicit weapons impact on Sahel region. Read full details.
Nigeria's envoy to the UN condemns illicit arms flow in the Sahel, calls for international cooperation over 'naming and shaming'. Read the full statement.
The EU has revised its 2026 eurozone growth forecast down to 1.2% due to global trade tensions. Inflation is expected to fall below the ECB's target. Discover the full economic impact.
European Commission revises eurozone growth downward to 1.2% for 2026 as trade tensions persist. Inflation expected to rise to 1.9%. Stay informed on economic developments.
Japanese tourism stocks plunge as China warns citizens against travel amid political tensions over Taiwan comments. Chinese tourists spent $3.8 billion in Japan last quarter.
Venezuela launches massive military mobilization of 200,000 soldiers in response to US aircraft carrier deployment near Latin America. Tensions escalate as both nations prepare for potential conflict.
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka criticizes Trump's narrative on Christian persecution in Nigeria, warning it distorts reality and inflames religious tensions. Read his full analysis.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Vladimir Putin has ordered preparations to restart nuclear testing in direct response to Donald Trump's recent statements, raising global security concerns.