Samuel Okonkwo

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Based in Dubai, Samuel Okonkwo covers Middle Eastern politics, security, and business developments, providing critical insights for Nigerian and African audiences.

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Kenya Fuel Price Hikes Trigger Nationwide Transport Strike and Widespread Protests

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Kenya fuel price hikes spark nationwide transport strike and protests, stranding commuters as petrol prices rise by up to 23.5% and deepen cost-of-living pressures. 

Tinubu Hails France-Nigeria Business Council as Bilateral Partnership Enters ‘Execution Phase’

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President Bola Tinubu says the France-Nigeria Business Council partnership has entered an execution phase as Nigeria and France deepen trade, investment and private-sector collaboration.

Tinubu Pushes For Far-reaching Global Financial Reform At Africa Forward Summit In Kenya

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President Bola Tinubu has called for a reform of the global financial architecture, arguing that Africa’s industrial growth is being hindered by expensive borrowing, unfair credit systems and limited access to affordable capital.

Urgent De-Escalation Call As UAE And Saudi Leaders Discuss Rising Regional Tensions

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Leaders of the UAE and Saudi Arabia have urged de-escalation and diplomacy as regional tensions intensify following recent military developments in the Middle East.

Major Flight Cancellations As Indian Airlines Halt Dubai Routes After Drone Strike

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Flight operations between India and Dubai were disrupted after Air India cancelled all services following a drone strike reported near Dubai International Airport.
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ESUT Conference Urges Researchers to Combine AI with Indigenous Knowledge

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The 2026 ESUT conference has challenged researchers to integrate artificial intelligence with indigenous knowledge and human intelligence to advance sustainable development, with practical applications in agriculture, land administration and environmental management.

President Tinubu Commends EFCC As FBI Hails Nigeria’s Role In Major Sextortion Crackdown

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President Bola Tinubu commends the EFCC after FBI Director Kash Patel praises Nigeria’s role in Operation Artemis, which led to the arrest and extradition of two suspects accused of international sextortion crimes against minors.

Zamfara Police Confirm Safe Rescue of Three Kidnapped Islamic Clerics, Search Continues For Others

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Zamfara Police confirm the rescue of three Islamic clerics abducted by armed bandits in September, as security operatives intensify efforts to free the remaining victims still in captivity.

Morocco Welcomes End of 35-Year UN Mission in Western Sahara

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Morocco welcomes the non-renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, describing the end of its 35-year mandate as a significant diplomatic development in the long-running territorial dispute.
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