1 Sept 2026, 01:03
Kano declares September 1 public holiday for Takutaha celebration
The Kano State Government has declared September 1, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to participate in the Takutaha celebration.
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31 Aug 2026, 12:45
U.S. strike on Iranian rocket launchers raises Middle East tensions
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, 2026, prompting missile and drone interceptions and sharp moves in oil and financial markets.
28 Jan 2026, 22:17
Ethiopia declares Marburg outbreak over after 42 days with no new cases, WHO says
Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak after completing a 42-day period with no new confirmed cases. The WHO said the outbreak totaled 14 confirmed cases, including nine deaths and five recoveries, and highlighted intensive surveillance, contact tracing and infection-control measures.
28 Jan 2026, 22:11
Risk of wider conflict rises as Trump warns time is running out for an Iran deal
Tensions between the United States and Iran sharpened as President Donald Trump issued a new warning that the window for an agreement is closing, fueling concern among diplomats and security analysts about miscalculation and escalation.
27 Jan 2026, 21:53
Israel recovers remains of last hostage held in Gaza as ceasefire enters a fraught new phase
Israel said it recovered the remains of police officer Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza, fulfilling a key condition of the ceasefire’s first phase. The development shifts attention to next steps, including border-crossing arrangements and the politics of what comes after.
27 Jan 2026, 21:47
NATO steps up Arctic readiness as Greenland tensions raise the region’s stakes
NATO is increasing its focus on the Arctic’s strategic choke points and extreme-weather warfare as Russia’s posture hardens and renewed U.S. attention on Greenland adds political and military pressure to the region.
27 Jan 2026, 21:43
Ukraine war update: strikes hit Kharkiv and other cities as officials report power disruptions and damage
A Jan. 27 roundup of key events in Russia’s war on Ukraine described drone and missile attacks hitting Kharkiv and other locations, damaging civilian infrastructure and leaving large areas without power. The briefing also noted reported damage to a major religious site in Kyiv.
27 Jan 2026, 21:37
Israel marks return of final hostage’s remains as ceasefire enters harder phase
Israel said it recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, police officer Ran Gvili, a moment that carried national symbolism after more than two years of war. Attention now turns to the next—and more contentious—steps in the ceasefire framework.
26 Jan 2026, 22:31
Canada rejects China free-trade push as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, pushing back on President Donald Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Canadian imports tied to Beijing.
26 Jan 2026, 22:27
Kremlin calls Abu Dhabi talks with U.S. and Ukraine constructive, but core disputes still block progress
Russia says recent Abu Dhabi negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia were constructive, while acknowledging that major obstacles remain. Ukrainian officials also described the talks as useful but stressed that disagreements—especially over territory—are unresolved as diplomacy continues alongside ongoing fighting.
26 Jan 2026, 22:07
India marks Republic Day with parade in New Delhi and high-profile EU guests
India celebrated Republic Day with ceremonies and a major parade in New Delhi, marking the anniversary of the Constitution coming into force in 1950. Organizers highlighted a theme tied to the national song “Vande Mataram,” while security and entry rules were emphasized for crowds attending events along Kartavya Path.
26 Jan 2026, 21:57
Suicide bomber hits wedding in northwestern Pakistan, killing 7 and wounding 25
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest among guests at a wedding in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least seven people and injuring 25. The blast struck at the home of a pro-government community leader, and suspicion is likely to fall on the Pakistani Taliban amid rising militant violence near the Afghan border.