Based in Dubai, Samuel Okonkwo covers Middle Eastern politics, security, and business developments, providing critical insights for Nigerian and African audiences.
Another Nigerian killed in South Africa has sparked renewed outrage as the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) confirms the fatal shooting of Emeka Uzor in Johannesburg and demands a transparent investigation.
Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved all political parties and repealed the legal framework governing their operations, marking a major tightening of political control since the 2022 coup.
Trade relations between Nigeria and Türkiye are set for a major boost as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announces a bold $5 billion trade target during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Ankara.
Two prominent Journalists have been sentenced to nearly four years in prison in Tunisia, a move critics describe as retaliation against independent reporting and a serious blow to press freedom.
WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus has warned that the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organisation is a loss for both America and the rest of the world, weakening global health cooperation.
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has condemned the attack on ADC members in Benin, warning that violence will not be tolerated in the state’s political space.
Oyo State Government has approved N900 million in counterpart funding to unlock N16.7 billion for major road projects covering 68 kilometres, alongside key infrastructure and automation upgrades.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticises a Supreme Court decision that struck down his tariff policy, calling the ruling “unfortunate” and unveiling new import tariffs under federal trade law.
South Korea’s fertility rate rose to 0.80 in 2025, the highest level in four years, though population decline persists as deaths continue to outnumber births.