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Modi Invites Tinubu to BRICS Summit in New Delhi

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Bola Tinubu to the BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi from September 12 to 13. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, describing Nigeria’s participation as strategically important to BRICS due to the country’s […]

NYCN Ireland Chapter Ambassador Visits Galway, Promotes Youth Unity and Community Engagement

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ireland Chapter Ambassador, Jeffrey Oronsaye, on Saturday visited Galway as part of activities aimed at strengthening unity and fostering greater engagement among young Nigerians living in Ireland. The visit featured a special youth hangout that brought together members of the Nigerian community, providing a platform for interaction, networking, […]

Over 1,500 Migrants Swim From Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta, Overwhelming Reception Centres

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

More than 1,500 migrants, including adults and minors, have reached Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta by swimming from Morocco in recent days, overwhelming border authorities and migrant reception facilities. The surge, described by local officials as unusual despite the seasonal increase in sea crossings during good weather, has left reception centres in Ceuta overcrowded, […]

UN Security Council Extends CAR Sanctions Until July 2027 Amid Security Concerns

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution extending sanctions against armed groups and individuals operating in the Central African Republic (CAR) until July 31, 2027. The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on the supply of weapons and military equipment to armed groups. While Council members acknowledged progress made by […]

DR Congo Opposition Rejects Court Ruling Seen as Clearing Path for Tshisekedi’s Third Term

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Opposition politicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including members of the opposition coalition known as “C64,” have rejected a Constitutional Court ruling approving a referendum law that critics say could pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The opposition described the ruling as a threat to the country’s constitutional […]

Ebola Outbreak Deepens Food Crisis in Eastern Congo, WFP Warns

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The worsening Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is deepening food insecurity in a region already grappling with one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. Speaking during a visit to Ituri province on Wednesday, WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau described the situation […]

Trump Urges UK PM Burnham to Tackle Illegal Migration, Says It Is ‘Killing’ Britain

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

United States President Donald Trump has urged British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take firm action against illegal migration, warning that the issue is “killing” the United Kingdom. Speaking to GB News on Wednesday, Trump said Burnham would eventually have to address immigration, despite what he described as an initial reluctance by the new prime […]

Ghana Evacuates Final Batch of Nationals as Anti-Migrant Violence Forces Thousands to Leave South Africa

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Government of Ghana has announced that an additional 1,000 Ghanaian migrant workers are expected to return home on Sunday and Monday as part of the final phase of its emergency evacuation from South Africa, where escalating xenophobic violence has targeted foreign nationals. The latest group follows the successful evacuation of 926 Ghanaians who were […]