3 foreign shop owners shot de@d in suspected xenophobic attack in Johannesburg
Three foreign nationals were killed in a brazen daylight shooting in the Johannesburg central business district on April 27, 2026, after gunmen opened fire inside a McDonald’s restaurant. According to police, the victims—believed to be between the ages of 30 and 45—were having breakfast when two masked assailants entered the outlet at the corner of […]
Nigeria Demands Protection for Citizens in South Africa Following Killing of Two Nationals
Abuja, Nigeria – April 28, 2026The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for urgent protection of its citizens in South Africa following the killing of two Nigerians in separate incidents linked to rising xenophobic tensions. The victims, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were confirmed dead by the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg. According to the […]
“When you pay contractors everyone benefits including side chicks” – President of Ghana, John Mahama
Ghanaian President John Mahama has underscored the importance of government fulfilling its financial obligations to contractors, stressing the broader economic ripple effects of timely payments. Speaking at a recent event, President Mahama noted that when contractors are paid for completed public projects, the benefits extend beyond the construction sector into various parts of the economy, […]
Lai Mohammed to Head UK Academic Engagements in Cambridge and London
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, is set to embark on a series of high-level speaking engagements in the United Kingdom, with scheduled appearances in Cambridge and London later this month. According to his official itinerary, the engagements will begin on April 22 in Cambridge, where he will engage with academic communities across […]
Ghanaian businessman banned from operating any food business in UK for storing fish in the bathtub next to his toilet
A Ghanaian chef has escaped going to prison after he was caught keeping fish inside his bathroom, right beside the toilet, before using it to prepare meals that were sold illegally in shops. Stephen Akuoko had been running his business in Watford, Hertfordshire, using the name Tribal Foods for over three years. The 62-year-old prepared […]
War: Trump reveals one of 10 conditions for peace deal with Iran
Donald Trump has said that Iran must stop enriching uranium if there is to be lasting peace in the Middle East. Reports indicate that Iran had earlier refused to agree to this condition during previous discussions. Trump also revealed that the United States plans to help locate and remove enriched uranium that was hidden after […]
War: American journalist, Kittleson regains freedom
An American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, has now been released. The news was confirmed by Marco Rubio. The United States Department of State thanked several groups for helping to secure her freedom. These include the FBI, the Department of Defense, US officials from different agencies, and the Iraqi judicial authorities, along […]
War: Oil prices fall as US, Iran reach ceasefire agreement
Oil prices have gone down, while stocks are rising and bonds are becoming stronger after the United States and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire. This move is expected to help bring peace to the Middle East. However, it is still not clear how this agreement will affect Nigerians. Many people in Nigeria are already […]
War: Trump agrees two-week ceasefire with Iran
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced a temporary stop to planned military action against Iran. The pause will last for two weeks. Trump said the decision was made after discussions with leaders from Pakistan, who played a role in the talks. However, the agreement comes with a condition. Iran must quickly […]
War: Iran vows to take conflict beyond Gulf region if US crosses ‘red lines’
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that it will take action against the United States and its allies if they violate what Iran calls red lines. The statement, released on Tuesday, came after US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Iran. “The Revolutionary Guards declare that if the US military crosses our […]