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October 7, 2026

France witnessing most violent student demonstrations in decades: Prime Minister Lecornu

Mr Lecornu said, “Burning down a high school does not improve the state of high school buildings.”

Violent student protest in France
October 7, 2026

Christa Pike conscious, speaking after botched execution, says lawyer

Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who was unconscious after surviving two lethal injections, has regained consciousness and is now speaking.

Christa Pike
October 7, 2026

Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win Nobel chemistry prize

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai.

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai
October 7, 2026

Tinubu hails Indian PM Modi for 25 years in political power

Mr Tinubu said the “quarter-century of unbroken leadership” testified to the confidence Indians placed in Mr Modi’s ability to deliver efficient governance.

President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
October 7, 2026

U.S. celebrates construction milestone at new consulate compound in Eko Atlantic City

The project is currently being led by 120 Nigerian engineers, architects, and administrators, working alongside 43 American construction professionals.

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and for Public Diplomacy Richard Michaels (left) with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu observing the last bucket of concrete being poured onto the roof of the 10-story Chancery building during the Topping Off Ceremony of the New Consulate Compound at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos.
October 7, 2026

U.S. to execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad December 3

The U.S. Army says it will execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad on December 3 for killing 13 American soldiers and injuring 32 others in 2009.

Nidal Malik Hasan
October 7, 2026

UN committee honours NAF officers killed in plane crash

The UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee on Tuesday observed a minute of silence in honour of about 25 Nigerian military officers killed in a military aircraft crash.

Crashed chopper
October 7, 2026

UN watchdog flags 849 outstanding recommendations as Jimoh Ibrahim presides

The findings came as Nigeria placed accountability, transparency, efficiency and institutional reform among the priorities of its Fifth Committee chairmanship.

Jimoh Ibrahim
October 7, 2026

Montes Medical owner indicted in $30 million COVID-19 fraud scheme

Mr Montes allegedly used proceeds from the scheme to make expensive purchases at a luxury car dealership and Tiffany & Co.

Joseph Montes
October 6, 2026

October 7: Israeli govt alerts citizens abroad to jihadist threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at least 4,000 of the Hamas terrorists have been eliminated after the October 7, 2023, massacre of Israelis.

Isreal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu