Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, with his family announcing his passing on Monday, October 19, 2026. Uduaghan reportedly died…
Police ‘Lost Control’ During Nationwide Protests In France, Says Interior Minister
French police “lost control” during nationwide protests marred by violence over the weekend, the interior minister admitted on Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for a security review. Macron also…
COP17: Nearly 200 Nations Seek Urgent Reset as Global Nature Goals Fall Behind
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Yerevan, Armenia, for a critical United Nations biodiversity conference, with governments under pressure to accelerate efforts to halt nature loss as major conservation targets…
FG Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return, Warns of Capital Flight and Naira Pressure
The Federal Government has ruled out restoring petrol subsidies, warning that reversing the policy could trigger capital flight, weaken the naira and undermine investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. The Minister…
Nigeria Disagrees With World Bank Over ₦7.7tn Debt Interest Payments
The Federal Government has disagreed with the World Bank on the latter’s concerns that interest payments of N7.7tn in the first half of 2026 threaten the country’s debt sustainability. The…
Two Saudi National Guard Officers Die in Helicopter Crash Near Yemen Border
Two Saudi National Guard officers have been killed after a military helicopter crashed in the Najran region of southwestern Saudi Arabia, near the border with Yemen, amid renewed tensions between…
Abuja Construction Site Incident Leaves One Worker Injured
One construction worker sustained minor injuries after a five-storey building under construction partially collapsed on Durban Street, Wuse II, Abuja, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed. The incident…
France Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent as Clashes, Fires and Looting Spread
Protests against rising living costs in France escalated into violent confrontations on Saturday, October 17, with clashes between demonstrators and police, fires and looting reported in several cities as public…
US Budget Deficit Nears $2trn, Highest Since 2021
The United States budget deficit grew to almost $2 trillion over the past year, government data showed on Friday, reaching its highest level since 2021 despite President Donald Trump’s promises…
Burkina Faso Suspends Beauty Pageants, Rewards Young Women in Science Competition
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended beauty pageants nationwide while authorities develop new regulations, as the government promotes academic excellence among young women through a national science competition known as HAKILI…