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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
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
Russia Launches a Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Missile strikes hit cities across the country as columns crossed the border from the north, east and south.
Clara Hoffmann · 24 February 2022
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
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
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
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
United Kingdom Votes to Leave the European Union
A 52 to 48 result overturned four decades of membership and prompted the prime minister's resignation within hours.
Helena Marsh · 24 June 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is No Longer Just About Oil
For years, the Strait of Hormuz was something most people could safely ignore.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
world
The Women Thought It Was Love. They Were Scammed Out of $6 Million.
The romance scam was not just about fake profiles. It was about turning trust into money.
GNA Writes · 8 September 2026
entertainment
Poco Lee UK Case: Latest Update on Charges, Court Proceedings and What Happens Next
Poco Lee's UK legal case has taken a new turn after a London court confirmed five sexual-offence charges against the Nigerian entertainer. Here is what has been confirmed, what the September 15 hearing means and why readers should be careful with online speculation.
Lady NG · 28 August 2026
entertainment
Poco Lee’s Management Breaks Silence on Sexual-Assault Allegations as Fresh Details Emerge
Poco Lee’s management has responded to claims surrounding the entertainer’s ongoing UK court case, urging the public to rely on verified information and allow due process.
Lady NG · 26 August 2026
education
How to Track Affiliate Marketing Traffic, Clicks and Conversions
Affiliate marketing is more than sharing links and waiting for commissions. Learn how to track traffic, clicks and conversions, understand where your audience comes from, identify what is working and use data to build a smarter online income strategy.
Lady NG · 20 August 2026
business
How Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Technology Are Changing the Future of Security
Artificial intelligence is transforming security from a reactive system into a smarter, more predictive one. Here’s how AI, autonomous technology and human oversight are reshaping cybersecurity, surveillance and the future of digital protection
Lady NG · 19 August 2026
opinion
Amazon Affiliate Changes in 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Nigerian Affiliate Marketers
Amazon’s 2026 Associates Program changes are reshaping how affiliate marketers approach commissions, qualifying purchases, content and traffic. Here’s what Nigerian creators need to know and how they can build a more sustainable affiliate business.
Lady NG · 19 August 2026
entertainment
Soso Soberekon Offered Twin Brothers, P-Square ₦500m to “Settle Their Differences” in a Boxing Match. I have thoughts.
A ₦500 million boxing proposal involving Peter and Paul Okoye says something uncomfortable about how quickly we turn other people's pain into content.
Reva Mag · 10 August 2026
entertainment
What Happened to P-Square? The Full Story of Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye’s Family Drama
The P-Square saga has become far bigger than a disagreement between two famous brothers. As Peter, Paul, Jude, and other members of the Okoye family continue to tell their sides of a story involving family, money, business, and trust, I try to make sense of what has happened and the bigger lesson it holds for anyone building a business today.
Your Brand Angel · 8 August 2026
entertainment
Davido’s Wife Chioma Celebrates Adeleke Family Achievement — The Bigger Lesson I Took From Bunmi’s MBA Success and Davido’s New Music Era
Davido’s wife Chioma Adeleke celebrates Bunmi Adeleke’s MBA achievement, but beyond the family headlines, the moment offers a powerful reminder about continuous growth, creativity, and the importance of building something of your own.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
world
Nigeria Rescue Operation: How the Rescue of Over 300 Kidnap Victims Restored Hope
More than 300 kidnapped Nigerians are free after the country's largest single-day rescue operation, offering renewed hope while reminding us that preparation, resilience, and unity remain essential for building a safer and stronger future.
Adeola Babatunde · 6 August 2026
fact check
Fact Check: Recurring Claims About Vaccine Safety Data
Several claims circulating on social platforms misread public surveillance databases. We explain what those databases are and are not.
Helena Marsh · 12 July 2026
technology
Analysis: The Chip Supply Chain Is Diversifying Slowly, and Expensively
New fabrication capacity is being built on three continents, but concentration risk has barely moved.
Mei-Lin Zhao · 4 July 2026
sports
Preview: A World Cup Across Three Countries and Sixteen Cities
The expanded tournament changes travel, scheduling and qualification arithmetic for every squad involved.
Michael Adeyemi · 18 June 2026
entertainment
Annie Idibia and 2Baba Relationship Timeline: From “African Queen” to Marriage, Separation and a New Chapter
From the unforgettable “African Queen” era to marriage, family, separation and life after love, Annie Idibia and 2Baba’s journey offers more than a celebrity relationship story—it reveals powerful lessons about reinvention, social-media attention and how your smartphone can become a tool for building income online.
Lady NG · 24 July 2025
entertainment
Afrobeats History and Evolution: How African Music Grew Into a Global Movement
From the pioneering influence of Fela Kuti and the rise of Nigerian pop in the 2000s to the global success of Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Tems and a new generation of stars, Afrobeats has become one of Africa’s biggest cultural exports. Its evolution reveals how African music, identity, technology and creativity combined to create a sound the world can no longer ignore
Lady NG · 13 May 2025
world
Assad Government Falls as Opposition Forces Enter Damascus
A rapid offensive ended more than five decades of Assad family rule in Syria.
Sarah Benali · 8 December 2024
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
science
India Lands a Spacecraft Near the Lunar South Pole
Chandrayaan-3 made the first successful soft landing in the region, four years after a failed attempt.
Priya Raman · 23 August 2023
health
First Covid-19 Vaccinations Begin Outside Clinical Trials
A 90-year-old woman in Coventry received the first authorised dose, ten months after the virus was sequenced.
Helena Marsh · 8 December 2020
africa
Sudan's Military and Protest Leaders Agree a Transitional Government
The deal followed months of demonstrations that ended thirty years of rule by Omar al-Bashir.
Daniel Mbeki · 17 August 2019
technology
Facebook Data of Millions Harvested for Political Profiling
Reporting revealed that a personality quiz app collected information on tens of millions of users and their friends.
Priya Raman · 17 March 2018
business
Bitcoin Approaches $20,000 at the Peak of a Speculative Rally
The cryptocurrency rose roughly twentyfold in a year before futures listings and regulatory warnings cooled the market.
Robert Keane · 17 December 2017
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
climate
Nearly 200 Countries Adopt the Paris Climate Agreement
Delegates agreed to hold global warming well below two degrees Celsius and to pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees.
Clara Hoffmann · 12 December 2015
business
Oil Prices Collapse as OPEC Declines to Cut Output
Brent crude fell below $70 a barrel after ministers in Vienna decided to defend market share rather than support prices.
Robert Keane · 27 November 2014
world
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down Over Eastern Ukraine
All 298 people on board were killed when the Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur service came down in territory held by armed separatists.
Clara Hoffmann · 17 July 2014
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
climate
Hurricane Sandy Floods New York and the New Jersey Shore
A vast storm surge inundated subway tunnels and coastal neighbourhoods, leaving millions without power.
James Whitfield · 29 October 2012
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