FOREIGN

Federal Government Begins Evacuation Of Nigerians From Iran 0
- FOREIGN
- March 11, 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun evacuating Nigerian citizens from Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The operation is focused on helping willing Nigerians exit the country safely by escorting them across the Armenian border where embassy officials are providing support. The evacuation was confirmed by Abike Dabiri‑Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive
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South Korea Hands Former Leader Life Sentence 0
- FOREIGN
- February 19, 2026
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of insurrection for his role in imposing martial law in December 2024 in a bid to seize control of government institutions and block the opposition-controlled National Assembly, judicial officials say. The verdict delivered on Thursday by the
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Court Presses Zuckerberg On Age Verification Failures 0
- FOREIGN
- February 19, 2026
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg was intensely questioned in a landmark social media trial on Wednesday as attorneys pressed him on the company’s handling of underage users on Instagram and its efforts to protect children from harmful content. The case is being closely watched as a possible precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits alleging that
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UK To Try Nigerian Suspect After Court Approves Extradition 0
- FOREIGN
- February 18, 2026
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the extradition of a Nigerian man Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, also known as Matthew Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom where he will face trial over alleged murder and drug‑related offences, a judge ruled on Monday. Justice Ayokunle Faji delivered the judgment after hearing an application by the Office
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Gabon Enforces Nationwide Social Media Ban 0
- FOREIGN
- February 18, 2026
Gabon’s media regulator has ordered a complete suspension of social media platforms across the country “until further notice,” citing concerns that harmful content circulating online is undermining public order and national stability, news agencies report. The decision affects access to services widely used in Gabon such as Facebook X TikTok and Instagram according to statements
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Cost of Living Pressures Ease as UK Inflation Falls 0
- FOREIGN
- February 18, 2026
Britain’s annual consumer price inflation rate eased to 3.0 percent in January 2026, official figures released on Wednesday show, meeting market forecasts and marking the slowest pace of price rises since March 2025. The decline from 3.4 percent in December 2025 reflects softer increases in the cost of living for households across the country. The
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