Based in Dubai, Samuel Okonkwo covers Middle Eastern politics, security, and business developments, providing critical insights for Nigerian and African audiences.
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.
Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison as a South Korean court found the former president guilty of obstructing justice in a case that deepened the country’s political crisis.
Qatar has welcomed the commencement of the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, expressing hope that it will ease humanitarian suffering and advance reconstruction efforts in the war-ravaged territory.
Egypt has received €1 billion in fresh budgetary support from the European Union, marking the second tranche of a wider financial partnership tied to economic reforms, governance commitments, and migration cooperation.
Nigeria’s trade surplus skyrocketed by 341% to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a sharp drop in foreign fuel dependencies and resilient crude oil exports. Â
The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved immediate funding to over 1,240 local contractors, unlocking vital liquidity for small and medium enterprises nationwide.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a stern warning to school proprietors and supervisors against extorting candidates via illegal levies like calculator fees and welfare packages.
Renowned scientist and former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has officially endorsed Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Tinubu for re-election, praising Mbah's infrastructure strides.