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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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September 16, 2026

Alleged Afrikaners Attacks: U.S. imposes visa restrictions on South African officials, their families

U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio announced the new visa restriction policy in a statement on Tuesday.

Trump sitting with Ramaphosa
September 16, 2026

Seven hostages released after troops raid kidnappers’ enclave in Benue

Troops of Whirl Stroke say they rescued seven hostages from a suspected terrorist enclave in Ohimini council area in Benue.

September 15, 2026

CAPPA urges end to persecution of UI student activists over fee hike protest

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) urged the University of Ibadan management to stop persecuting student activists.

September 15, 2026

Germany campaigns for seat on UN human rights council

Foreign minister Johann Wadephul plans to campaign for a German seat on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term in Geneva on Tuesday.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
September 15, 2026

Carnegie Mellon College Republicans ask university to fire Uju Anya

The group said Ms Anya’s “voluntary professional leave” was insufficient to “address the serious concerns her conduct has created among the community”.

Professor Uju Anya
September 15, 2026

Court blocks Trump’s move to limit Nigerians, other foreign students, journalists’ stay in U.S.

The judge on Monday ruled to block the Department of Homeland Security’s new rule limiting foreign students’ stay in America, calling it “exceptionally weak”.

Nigerian students in U.S.
September 15, 2026

UN highlights Nigeria’s SDG, youth innovation efforts

Ms Mohammed highlighted Nigeria’s efforts to advance inclusive development, women’s empowerment and youth-led innovation during a recent visit to the country.

Nigerian youths
September 15, 2026

Commission ‌now model for data protection authorities globally, says NDPC boss

NDPC says officials from 17 countries have visited Nigeria in the last two years to learn from its data protection regulatory experience.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
September 15, 2026

UN deputy chief hails Ogun, Imo on women’s empowerment, digital innovation

UN deputy secretary-general concluded a multi-state visit to Nigeria, commending Ogun and Imo governments for advancing women’s empowerment and digital innovation.

Hope Uzodimma, Amina Mohammed, Dapo Abiodun
September 15, 2026

FG, UN Women deepen gender-responsive budgeting 

The federal government, in collaboration with UN Women and development partners, has intensified efforts to institutionalise gender-responsive planning and budgeting across MDAs.

African women