Donald Trump Announces Indefinite Ceasefire Extension with Iran

Kingsley Oyong Akam21 April 2026

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before it was set to expire, to allow the two countries to continue peace talks to end a war that has killed thousands of people and shaken the global economy. Backing down from threats of new violence...

Cross River Government Confirms COVID-19 Case in Chinese Expatriate, Activates Emergency Response

Mike Patrick Abang21 April 2026

CALABAR, NIGERIA — The Cross River State Government has confirmed a case of COVID-19 and swiftly activated its public health emergency response mechanisms to contain any potential spread, health authorities announced. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar, assuring residents that the situation is under control and...

Fresh violence erupts in Plateau State as residents accuse security forces of failing to prevent attacks

Rita Eze21 April 2026

PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA – Fresh unrest has broken out in Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, after residents set a military checkpoint ablaze following the reported killing of a local resident by suspected attackers. The incident, according to a community youth leader who requested anonymity due to security concerns, occurred...

Wale Edun Removed Over Tax Reform as Taiwo Oyedele Takes Charge of Finance Ministry

Vivian Orok Nyong21 April 2026

NIGERIA- President Bola Tinubu has approved a cabinet change that brings Taiwo Oyedele to the forefront of Nigeria’s economic management, appointing him as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy amid mounting pressure over recent fiscal reforms. The decision, announced in a statement by the Office of the Secretary to the...

Tensions Rise as Niger and Mali Blame Neighbours for Terrorism at Senegal Forum

Kingsley Oyong Akam21 April 2026

DIAMNIADIO, SENEGAL — The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have accused neighbouring countries of sponsoring terrorism, but said they were willing to cooperate on some matters with the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, from which they formally split last year. The accusations underscore regional rifts in West Africa that can complicate efforts to curb...

Starmer Under Fire as Testimony Challenges US Envoy Choice

Kingsley Oyong Akam21 April 2026

LONDON — A former top foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced “constant pressure” from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to speed up the appointment of his pick as ambassador to the United States, deepening a row that threatens the British leader. A war of words over who should ultimately take the blame...

Court Adjourns Ruling on El-Rufai’s Bail Application to June, Orders Continued ICPC Custody

Amos Mathew21 April 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after the Kaduna State High Court adjourned its ruling on his bail application. The presiding judge, Justice Darius Khobo, fixed the first week of June for the ruling following arguments from both...

Japan Issues Coastal Evacuations After 7.5-Magnitude Quake Sparks Tsunami Risk

Kingsley Oyong Akam20 April 2026

TOKYO — A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet) were expected. Two hours after the tremor, which struck at 4:52 p.m. (0752 GMT), tsunami waves as high as...

Bulgaria’s Political Turmoil Ends? Radev’s Landslide Victory Sparks Hope for Stability After 8 Elections in 5 Years

Vivian Orok Nyong20 April 2026

SOFIA, BULGARIA — Bulgaria is heading into a new political phase after former president Rumen Radev won a clear and wide victory in the country’s parliamentary election, according to official results released on Monday. Radev’s party, Progressive Bulgaria, secured 44.6 percent of the vote, far ahead of its rivals. The strong result means he could...

Keir Starmer apologises and accepts responsibility over Peter Mandelson appointment

Kingsley Oyong Akam20 April 2026

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials on Monday over the appointment of a US ambassador, saying they had withheld information about Labour veteran Peter Mandelson that would have halted his employment. Starmer, under pressure to resign by political opponents over the scandal, has repeatedly sought to...

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