Based in Dubai, Samuel Okonkwo covers Middle Eastern politics, security, and business developments, providing critical insights for Nigerian and African audiences.
Bill Gates admitted two extramarital affairs during his marriage to Melinda French Gates and apologized to his foundation staff for past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while denying any criminal involvement.
The youngest son of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has appeared in a South African court on attempted murder and related charges following the shooting of a gardener in Johannesburg.
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Iran, focusing on diplomatic engagement, trade, and cooperation in key sectors including energy, agriculture and healthcare.
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Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved all political parties and repealed the legal framework governing their operations, marking a major tightening of political control since the 2022 coup.
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 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 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 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.