A major International crackdown coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has dealt a heavy blow to terror financing in Africa, with 11 key suspects arrested in Nigeria. The arrests were part of a sweeping intelligence-led operation. Operation Catalyst targeting the money trail behind terrorism and organised cybercrime. The two-month operation, conducted with AFRIPOL…
Spanish Authorities have announced the recovery of a missing Pablo Picasso painting valued at around $700,000, nearly three weeks after it mysteriously vanished while being transported for an art exhibition in Southern Spain. The piece, titled Still Life with Guitar, created in 1919, is a small gouache and pencil work measuring just 12.7 by 9.8…
Ghana has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the former First Lady and wife of the late President Jerry John Rawlings. She reportedly died at the age of 76 after a brief illness. Agyeman-Rawlings, a prominent figure in Ghana’s political and social landscape, was renowned for her advocacy for women’s…
The United Kingdom Government has announced a major policy shift reducing the post-study work period for International students from two years to 18 months, a change set to take effect from January 1, 2027. Under the revised “Graduate Route,” foreign students completing undergraduate or Master’s Degrees will have only a year and a half to…
The Vatican on Sunday became a beacon of faith and diversity as Pope Leo XIV canonized seven new Saints from across the Globe, individuals whose lives, though separated by time, culture, and circumstance, converged in a shared story of courage, compassion, and unshakable belief. The canonization, held on October 19, 2025, at St. Peter’s Square…
A revolutionary blood test that can detect signs of more than 50 types of cancer has delivered groundbreaking results in a major clinical trial, sparking Global excitement about its potential to transform early diagnosis and save millions of lives. Developed by U.S. Biotechnology company GRAIL, the test — known as Galleri — was evaluated in…
United States President Donald Trump has admitted he is uncertain about making heaven, even though he believes he has made life better for many people through his leadership. Trump made the statement during an interview at the White House, aired on Fox News on Monday 13th October, 2025. The session, anchored by journalist Peter Doocy,…
Burkina Faso has rejected a proposal from the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to return deportees — including non-citizens — to the West African Nation, describing the offer as “indecent” and contrary to the Country’s dignity. Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, speaking on National television, said the Government would not accept any…
The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has been criminally indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia on two counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice. The indictment, unsealed on Thursday, alleges that James misrepresented…
By Adenike Olowe As the world marked World Mental Health Day on October 10, experts have raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening Mental Health crisis. It reveals that over 85 percent of citizens living with mental disorders have no access to adequate care. Despite increased advocacy, the Country’s mental health system continues to struggle under the…
