October 29, 2026

North Korea Fires Around 10 Ballistic Missiles as Tensions With Seoul Deepen

Leave a Comment / Asia-Pacific, World / Chidiebere Okereke

North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, October 29, according to South Korea’s military, prompting renewed security concerns in the region. The missiles were launched from an area near Wonsan on North Korea’s eastern coast at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs

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Putin Hosts 48 African Delegations at Moscow Summit in Push for Deeper Ties

Leave a Comment / Africa, Europe / Chidiebere Okereke

Russia is seeking to expand its influence across Africa as President Vladimir Putin hosts the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, with trade, investment, security and food supplies among the major issues on the agenda. The two-day summit, held on October 28 and 29, has drawn representatives from 48 African countries, including 22 heads of state,

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Up to 50,000 Flee Ethiopia Violence Into Kenya as UN Warns of Growing Crisis

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa / Marylyn Oparaugo

Up to 50,000 people are estimated to have crossed from Ethiopia into neighbouring Kenya following clashes near the border town of Moyale, as humanitarian agencies warn that growing displacement is putting pressure on local communities. In a statement published on October 28, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said ongoing violence on the

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UK Skilled Worker Visa Applications Fall 43% as Student Applications Also Decline

Leave a Comment / Immigration & Visas, UK Affrairs / Marylyn Oparaugo

Applications for UK Skilled Worker visas fell sharply in the year ending September 2026, according to provisional figures published by the Home Office, extending a downward trend in several major immigration routes. The official statistics recorded 26,400 applications from main applicants seeking Skilled Worker visas during the 12-month period, a 43 per cent decrease compared

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Nigeria Rejects 96% of Treasury-Bill Bids as DMO Allots Just ₦71.2 Billion

Leave a Comment / Business, Economy & Markets / Chidiebere Okereke

Nigeria’s latest Treasury-bill auction attracted approximately ₦1.91 trillion in investor bids, but only ₦71.2 billion was accepted, according to market data reported following the October 28 auction. The auction was conducted by the Debt Management Office on behalf of the federal government, with the Central Bank of Nigeria involved in the government-securities and liquidity-management framework.

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Ghanaian Comedian Watabombshell Clinches Best Actor Award at 2026 EILA

Leave a Comment / Entertainment, Film & Television / Chidiebere Okereke

Ghanaian actor and comedian Enock Darko, popularly known as Watabombshell or Babuboi, has been recognised as Best Actor of the Year at the 2026 Ebenezer Impact and Legacy Awards, known as EILA. The recognition was reported by YEN.com.gh following a congratulatory graphic Darko shared on Facebook. The recognition places a performer associated with comedy and screen

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Nigeria Seeks ECOWAS Action to Retain Health Workers

Leave a Comment / Health / Blessing Famose

Nigeria has called for coordinated West African action to retain healthcare professionals as regional authorities develop a long-term workforce plan. The appeal was detailed in a report published by The Guardian, following a workshop convened by the West African Health Organisation in Abuja. Minister of State for Health Adekunle Salako, represented at the meeting by

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ADC Postpones Sokoto Campaign Launch Amid Hotel Booking Dispute

Leave a Comment / Parliament & Parties, Politics / Blessing Famose

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved its planned presidential campaign launch in Sokoto State from Saturday, 31 October, to Wednesday, 4 November 2026, amid a dispute over accommodation for party delegates and allegations of a confrontation between political supporters. The postponement was confirmed in a statement from the party’s Sokoto campaign council, which cited

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