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- politics
Who Is Ikedi Ohakim? Profile of the Former Imo State Governor
Ikedi Ohakim governed Imo State from 2007 to 2011. Here is a look at his background, his time in office and the creative talents he brought into government.
Global News Arena · 8 April 2026
- politics
Thinking About the APC Imo West Senatorial Ticket Dispute
A Federal High Court ruling in Abuja has reportedly recognised Rochas Okorocha as the winner of the APC's Imo West senatorial primary, setting him against Governor Hope Uzodimma. The dispute now raises hard questions about party primaries, compliance with court orders and the road to the 2027 elections.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- world
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, throwing the state and the nation into mourning.
GNA Writes · 19 October 2026
- world
The Man Who Fed Ibadan and Held Oyo State’s Political Power
He held no high office, yet no one governed Oyo State without him. Here is how he built that power.
GNA Writes · 8 July 2026
- world
Crowd Storms the United States Capitol
Congress was forced to suspend certification of the presidential election result as rioters broke into the building.
James Whitfield · 6 January 2021
- world
Simon Cowell Steps Away From America's Got Talent for Surgery, And It Made Me Rethink Success
Simon Cowell's absence from AGT is more than celebrity news, it's a reminder that true success also means knowing when to pause, recover, and build a future that works for you.
Adeola Babatunde · 26 August 2026
- world
Who Is Simon Cowell? The Man Who Changed Reality Talent Shows Forever
From discovering global stars to redefining talent competitions, Simon Cowell's legacy continues to shape the world of reality television.
Adeola Babatunde · 26 June 2026
- world
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV): Biography, Age, Wife, Education, Career, Politics and the Lagos Race He Refuses to Leave.
An architect from a family of judges, he has run for office four times in nine years. Each time, the crowd got bigger. This is the man Lagos keeps meeting on the ballot.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- world
Why the United States and Iran Struggle to Reach a Peace Deal
Deep disagreements over nuclear activity, sanctions and security have made peace difficult to achieve.
GNA Writes · 12 August 2026
- world
Death of George Floyd Sparks Protests Across the United States and Beyond
Demonstrations against police violence spread to hundreds of cities within a week.
James Whitfield · 29 May 2020
- world
Donald Trump Wins the United States Presidency
The property developer and television presenter defeated Hillary Clinton, carrying Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.
James Whitfield · 9 November 2016
- world
Barack Obama Elected First Black President of the United States
The Illinois senator defeated John McCain to win the White House, drawing record turnout and enormous crowds to his victory rally in Chicago.
James Whitfield · 5 November 2008
- entertainment
Davido Banned From Performing in Edo State: What Really Happened and Why the Singer Is Facing Backlash
Davido is at the centre of a fresh controversy after an aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo declared that the singer is no longer welcome to perform in the state. Here’s how their political clash escalated and why it is generating backlash.
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- world
Flood Alert: Thousands of Communities and Schools Face Risk Across Nigeria
With rivers rising and heavy rains persisting, NiHSA warns communities in 15 states to prepare for possible flooding between September 19 and 25, here's what residents and business owners should know.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- entertainment
Ademola Adeleke Wins a Second Term: What His Victory Really Says About Osun Politics and the Power of Staying Relevant
Ademola Adeleke’s second-term victory in Osun is more than a political headline. It offers a powerful lesson about visibility, consistency, personal branding and how ordinary people can turn attention into valuable digital opportunities
Lady NG · 16 August 2026
- world
Samuel Animashaun Perry (Broda Shaggi): Biography, Age, State of Origin, Education, Career, Skits, Music, Awards and the Three Names He Dropped Before Shaggi.
He is the loudest voice in Nigerian comedy, and he built it in a lecture hall in Akoka. This is the story of the boy from Ikenne who became Broda Shaggi.
GNA Writes · 8 July 2026
- world
Zlatan Ibile (Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael): Biography, Age, State of Origin, Education, Career, Songs, Zanku Records, Family and How He Met Davita.
He wanted to be a footballer and named himself after one. Then a talent show in Abeokuta turned him into the loudest voice in Nigerian street music.
GNA Writes · 8 July 2026
- world
Emmanuel Uduaghan Biography: His Wife, Children, Medical Career, Achievements and Political Legacy
From a medical doctor to the Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan built a career around healthcare, public service and the development of the Niger Delta.
GNA Writes · 9 June 2026
- business
Sweeping United States Tariffs Reset the Terms of Global Trade
A new schedule of import duties prompted retaliation, negotiation and a sharp repricing in financial markets.
Robert Keane · 8 April 2025
- world
Earthquakes Devastate Southern Turkey and Northern Syria
Two powerful tremors hours apart killed more than fifty thousand people and levelled entire districts.
Sarah Benali · 6 February 2023
- world
Typhoon Haiyan Devastates the Central Philippines
One of the strongest storms ever recorded at landfall flattened the city of Tacloban and displaced four million people.
Helena Marsh · 8 November 2013
- technology
Documents Reveal Scale of United States Surveillance Programmes
Files provided by a former contractor described bulk collection of telephone records and access to data held by major technology companies.
Priya Raman · 6 June 2013
- nigeria
Nigeria Declares State of Emergency in Three Northeastern States
President Goodluck Jonathan ordered a military offensive in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa in response to escalating attacks.
Adaeze Okonkwo · 14 May 2013
- world
Osama bin Laden Killed in United States Raid in Pakistan
American special forces carried out a night operation on a compound in Abbottabad, ending a manhunt that had lasted almost a decade.
James Whitfield · 2 May 2011
- world
Catastrophic Earthquake Devastates Haiti
A magnitude 7.0 tremor struck near Port-au-Prince, flattening government buildings, hospitals and homes across the capital.
Tomás Oliveira · 12 January 2010
- world
The US Is Expanding Its Military Presence in Greenland. Why Businesses Should Pay Attention
Growing strategic activity around Greenland shows how geopolitical changes can quickly reshape business risks.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- world
Russia Election: Kremlin Faces New Test After Expected Victory
United Russia has retained its Duma majority, but with the war in Ukraine ongoing, the real question is how the Kremlin uses this result and what it could mean for global markets.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
Who Is Lamidi Adedibu? The Strongman Who Fed Ibadan and Chose Its Leaders.
He was born in a market in Ibadan in 1927 and died in the same city in 2008. In between, he built a power that no governor could ignore.
GNA Writes · 10 June 2026
- politics
Doris Ogala and Her Men: Broken Vows and Courtroom Drama.
Doris Ogala's reported remand in Lagos has brought renewed attention to her long-running public dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress, who is also an African Action Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, pleaded not guilty to allegations involving electronic communications, intimate material and attempted extortion.
Queen Diana Story · 29 October 2026
- world
Trump Says the US Will Not Attack Iran Before November Elections
Donald Trump says the United States will not attack Iran before November 3, but the two countries still disagree on how to end the war.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
- world
Nigerian Air Force Plane Crash Kills 25 People
A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday while travelling from Benin City to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that 25 people were on board, including five crew members and 20 passengers. There were no survivors.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- world
Tinubu Can Govern From Anywhere, Presidency Says Amid Questions Over Leadership
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu can continue exercising his constitutional powers while outside Nigeria, following questions from Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi about leadership while Tinubu is in Paris and Vice President Kashim Shettima is in the United States.
Global News Arena · 22 September 2026
- world
NDLEA Seizes ₦3.4bn Drugs, Arrests Fake Police Officer
A 49-year-old man allegedly posed as a police officer to move drugs undetected, as NDLEA operations across multiple states uncover over ₦3.4 billion worth of narcotics.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
37 People Died in Custody. The Questions Nigeria Still Needs to Answer
The deaths in Niger State have triggered an investigation and exposed what happens when systems fail to detect danger and respond in time.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- world
Analysis: Middle Powers Are Setting More of the Agenda
As the largest states deadlock, coalitions of medium-sized countries are doing the drafting.
Helena Marsh · 15 July 2026
- world
Donald Trump Wins a Second, Non-Consecutive Term
The former president carried every battleground state and the national popular vote.
James Whitfield · 6 November 2024
- world
Borno Court Sentences Christian Mother Liatu Samuel Dawa to 14 Years in Prison
A woman has reportedly received 14 years in prison. The public demand a clear answer to one basic question: what exactly did she do that justified that sentence?
GNA Writes · 21 October 2026
- world
Six Years After Lekki Protest, Police Met the Memory With Tear Gas.
Nigerians who came to the Lekki Toll Gate to mark six years since the October 20, 2020 shooting were dispersed with tear gas. Two people were arrested.
GNA Writes · 20 October 2026
- world
Why the US-China AI "Notification Mechanism" Should Be on Every Business Owner's Radar
As the US and China discuss a "notification mechanism" for AI risks ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, the real story isn't diplomacy, it's how fast AI policy shifts are starting to reach ordinary businesses.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
US, China Explore AI Safety Notification Mechanism Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US and China discussed a new mechanism to flag AI incidents affecting national security, as trade and AI rivalry converge ahead of a high-stakes Trump-Xi summit.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
Why Russia's Election Result Should Matter to Every African Business Owner Trading Internationally
Russia's parliamentary election outcome was never in doubt, but the ripple effects on oil prices, forex volatility, and global trade are why African business owners should be paying attention anyway.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
America Is at War With Iran. So Why Is Iran Still Going to the UN?
Why diplomacy continues even when two countries are at war and what it means for a world facing growing uncertainty.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- world
Oil Prices Jump as War and Storm Threaten the World’s Fuel Supply
Oil prices climbed as attacks on ships in the Middle East and a powerful storm in the United States raised fears of supply shortages.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
- world
AI-Generated Misinformation Is a Threat to Nigerian Businesses, Not Just Elections
AI-generated fake audio, video and images are making misinformation easier to create and spread. For Nigerian businesses, the risk goes beyond politics, as false claims about brands, products and companies can quickly damage customer trust and reputation.
Global News Arena · 22 September 2026
- world
The Part of Flooding We Don’t Talk About Enough: What Happens to People After the Water Goes Down
As NIHSA warns of flooding risk across 15 states, the damage we measure in property and stock losses often overshadows the emotional toll that lingers long after the water recedes.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- entertainment
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Laid to Rest as Tinubu, Abiodun and Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute
Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” has been laid to rest in Ilaro, Ogun State, as President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun and Nollywood stars pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- opinion
Taylor Swift Just Reminded Trump's Team Who Controls the Music.
Team Trump used "August" in a TikTok video. Days later, the audio was gone, replaced by a message every artist dreams of seeing. No lawsuit, no statement, just a reminder of who controls the rights.
Reva Mag · 10 August 2026
- entertainment
VeryDarkMan Rejects Police Invitation Over Lagos AIG Allegations, Nigerians React, and It Made Me Think About Why Owning Your Digital Skills Gives You More Control Over Your Future
VeryDarkMan’s decision to reject a police invitation over his allegations against Lagos AIG Moshood Jimoh has sparked reactions across Nigeria, but beyond the controversy, it made me reflect on how building digital skills, an online audience and multiple income streams can give you greater independence and control over your future.
Lady NG · 6 August 2026
- editorial
Editorial: Journalism Is Not a Crime
Reporters continue to face detention and harassment in too many countries. Global News restates a simple principle.
Helena Marsh · 19 July 2026
- technology
The Semiconductor Map Is Being Redrawn, Slowly
Subsidy programmes in the United States, Europe, Japan and India are shifting capacity, but leading-edge concentration persists.
Mei-Lin Zhao · 27 June 2026
- world
Toluwanisings (Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji): Biography, Age, Songs, Ministry and the Story Behind 42 Million Plays.
He trained as an estate surveyor, sang in church choirs, and built one of Nigeria's loudest praise ministries out of a small town in Osun State.
GNA Writes · 10 June 2026
- world
Hundreds of Thousands of Rohingya Flee Myanmar Into Bangladesh
A military operation in Rakhine State drove the fastest refugee movement in the region in decades.
Helena Marsh · 12 September 2017
- nigeria
More Than 200 Schoolgirls Abducted From Chibok
Armed men took students from a government secondary school in Borno State, prompting a global campaign for their release.
Adaeze Okonkwo · 15 April 2014
- africa
South Sudan Becomes the World's Newest Country
Crowds gathered in Juba as the flag was raised on a state created by referendum after decades of civil war.
Daniel Mbeki · 9 July 2011
- climate
Deepwater Horizon Rig Explodes in the Gulf of Mexico
Eleven workers were killed and a damaged wellhead began releasing oil a mile below the surface, starting the largest marine oil spill in United States history.
James Whitfield · 20 April 2010
- business
Lehman Brothers Collapses, Triggering Global Financial Panic
The 158-year-old Wall Street institution filed for bankruptcy protection, the largest such filing in United States history, sending shockwaves through world markets.
Robert Keane · 15 September 2008
- world
FBI Captures Six Most-Wanted Fraudsters After International Manhunt
Six people wanted in major fraud cases have been captured across several countries after spending more than 4,000 days on the run collectively. The cases involve billions of dollars in alleged fraud, including healthcare fraud, COVID-19 relief fraud and the misuse of money meant to feed children.
GNA Writes · 26 October 2026
- world
Ebola Scientists to Investigate How Nigeria’s Confirmed Patient Became Infected
International Ebola experts are preparing to investigate how Nigeria’s confirmed patient contracted the virus, as health authorities strengthen contact tracing and examine a possible connection to a case in Kenya.
GNA Writes · 26 October 2026
- world
Zlatan Marries Davita Today: Two Sons, One Quiet Civil Ceremony and the Number He Was Too Shy to Ask For.
The rapper and Davita Lamai hold their wedding celebration in Lagos today, after years together, two sons and a registry they kept away from the cameras.
GNA Writes · 24 October 2026
- nigeria
Francis Duru Is Dead at 57 After Challenging Fake Health Reports
The veteran actor’s family has confirmed his death following a brief illness. His passing comes months after he publicly challenged fabricated online claims about his health.
Your Brand Angel · 23 October 2026