Pope Leo XIV Condemns ‘Neocolonial’ Conflicts in Algeria, Responds to Trump Criticism

Vivian Orok Nyong13 April 2026

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong rebuke of global powers he accused of fueling “neocolonial” conflicts on Monday, as he began a historic visit to Algeria just hours after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Addressing political leaders in Algiers, the pope said the world must reject domination driven by power and wealth, warning that...

Lafarge convicted of terrorism financing in landmark French case; former CEO gets 6 years

Kingsley Oyong Akam13 April 2026

Bruno Lafont, former CEO of Lafarge arrives at court in Paris on April 13, 2026. MICHEL EULER / AP

‘Dancing politician’ goes viral as opposition celebrates landslide victory over Viktor Orban

Kingsley Oyong Akam13 April 2026

A Hungarian politician has become an overnight sensation after his enthusiastic dance moves stole the show during celebrations of his party’s historic election victory. Zsolt Hegedus, a leading candidate for health minister in a future Hungarian government, danced joyfully on stage on Sunday as the opposition Tisza party celebrated a landslide victory that ended Viktor...

Nigerian market airstrike survivor: ‘About 30 people were killed on the spot’ as death toll reaches 200

Kingsley Oyong Akam13 April 2026

Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence that some readers may find distressing. At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the northeast of the country while pursuing Islamist militants on Saturday night. Now, a survivor has described the horror of watching dozens die around him....

Starmer backs crackdown on social media algorithms as UK considers under-16 ban

Kingsley Oyong Akam13 April 2026

Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. According to Reuters, Britain is considering restricting access to social media for children and is testing bans, curfews and app time limits to see how...

CPC Amends Charges Against Nasir El-Rufai, Files Fresh Nine-Count Case

Amos Mathew13 April 2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed an amended nine-count charge against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, over allegations bordering on fraud, abuse of office and corruption. At the resumed sitting of the Kaduna State High Court, the prosecution revised its earlier charges, removing one of the defendants...

Trump attacks Pope Leo as ‘terrible’; pontiff vows to keep denouncing war

Kingsley Oyong Akam13 April 2026

US President Donald Trump has criticised Pope Leo as “terrible” in an unusual, direct attack on the pontiff, who responded by vowing to continue denouncing war and suffering. According to Reuters, the president’s comments came after the pope had spoken out, with growing force, against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the Trump administration’s hard-line...

Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame as Easter Ceasefire Collapses Into Chaos

Josephine Bukunmi Esho13 April 2026

A 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine unraveled almost as soon as it began, with both sides accusing the other of violations and casualty reports mounting through what was meant to be a day of silence in a four-year war. Russia’s defence ministry logged 1,971 ceasefire breaches overnight into Sunday. Ukraine’s military General...

Keir Starmer: UK Will Not Join Trump’s Hormuz Blockade

Kingsley Oyong Akam13 April 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor join the United States in its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. “Whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war,” Starmer told BBC Radio 5 Live. “We’re not supporting...

Controversy Deepens Over Nigeria’s New Tax Laws as Minister Admits Errors Amid Committee Push-back

Vivian Orok Nyong12 April 2026

Nigeria’s ambitious tax reform agenda has hit another wave of controversy after the Minister of State for Finance and Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, reportedly acknowledged errors in the newly implemented tax laws during a recent public engagement. The admission, made at a fireside chat during the Nigerian...

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