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UK PM Starmer defiant despite growing calls to quit

Peter AnayoMay 13, 2026

by Peter AnayoMay 13, 20260325

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team Tuesday that he was getting on with governing the country, defying mounting calls from ministers and MPs to step down. The Labour premier dared any leadership hopefuls to challenge him, but his position looked precarious after two junior ministers resigned from......

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S/Africa president Ramaphosa succumbs to pressure, slams xenophobic violence

Peter AnayoMay 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMay 12, 20260435

. Mulls clampdown on illegal immigrants South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent violent protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country, describing those behind the unrest as “opportunists” exploiting legitimate socio-economic grievances. In a public address issued on Monday, Ramaphosa said the violent acts......

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Nigeria, EU, WHO launch €4.2m initiative against pandemics

Peter AnayoMay 12, 2026

by Peter AnayoMay 12, 20260402

AKOR SYLVESTER, Abuja Nigeria, European Union (EU) and World Health Organisation (WHO), have launched a €4.2 million programme in order to strengthen Nigeria’s public health institutions and improve the country’s preparedness for disease outbreaks. The initiative, tagged EU Support to Public Health Institutes in Nigeria (EU SPIN), will be implemented......

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Middle East crises escalate as Iran hits US warship in Hormuz missile attack

Peter AnayoMay 5, 2026

by Peter AnayoMay 5, 20260621

Iran’s Fars news agency said Monday that Iranian forces struck a US Navy frigate in a missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz, but the US military quickly denied the claim. The report from Fars came hours after President Donald Trump said US forces would on Monday begin guiding ships......

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Trump celebrates tight US-Britain relationship as he welcomed King Charles

Peter AnayoApril 29, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 29, 202601101

President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that the centuries old relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is no longer separable as he received visiting King Charles III and Queen Camilla to a state visit amid tensions over the Iran war. Trump said that the two countries had......

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Dinner shooting scare: Trump warns, ‘consequential presidents face greater danger’

Peter AnayoApril 27, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 27, 202601195

• White House releases CCTV footage of attack US President Donald Trump has said leaders who wield significant influence face heightened personal risk, following a shooting scare that disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. The incident unfolded on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton, where the annual high-profile......

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Netanyahu declares cancer diagnosis, treatment

Peter AnayoApril 26, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 26, 202601303

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and recently underwent radiation therapy, bringing renewed attention to one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. The 76-year-old leader said the condition was detected at an early stage and described it as a “minor medical......

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Nigeria named among top 10 countries facing worst global food crisis

Peter AnayoApril 25, 2026April 25, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 25, 2026April 25, 202601156

Nigeria and nine other conflict-hit countries now account for two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity globally, a new international report has revealed, underscoring how violence is driving a deepening global hunger crisis. The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises, released on Friday by an alliance of UN agencies, the......

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Dun & Bradstreet named G2 Leader in Winter 2026 awards

Peter AnayoApril 18, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 18, 202601529

Dun & Bradstreet has been named a Leader in the Winter 2026 Awards by G2, based on verified customer feedback across its business intelligence portfolio. The global provider of business data and analytics said the Leader designation on G2 is awarded to roughly three percent of globally listed software providers......

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Middle East crisis: Iran signals possible escalation amid US naval blockade

Peter AnayoApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 16, 2026April 16, 202601506

Tensions in the Middle East are rising as Iran has warned it may resume military actions if a newly imposed naval blockade by the United States threatens its commercial shipping. According to statements reported by Iranian state-affiliated outlets, the country’s military leadership views any disruption to its merchant vessels or......