Nigeria
In Nigeria, armed men attacked a church in Eruku, killing two people and abducting the pastor and several parishioners. President Bola Tinubu canceled trips and ordered increased security, as well as intensified searches for abducted schoolgirls.
One of the 25 abducted schoolgirls in Nigeria has escaped captivity and is safe. The search for the remaining girls continues with the participation of volunteers and security forces.
American oil corporation Chevron is considering acquiring the foreign assets of Russia's Lukoil, which is under US sanctions. The company may be interested in assets where their interests already overlap, particularly in Kazakh fields and a Nigerian project.
Islamic State militants have claimed the execution of a high-ranking Nigerian army officer captured during an ambush on a military convoy. This occurred after a prolonged shelling of the convoy returning from patrol in Borno State.
In the morning, militants attacked a girls' boarding school in Nigeria, abducting 25 students and killing the deputy principal. This is another mass abduction in the country's northwest.
A boat with migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, 42 people are believed to have died. Seven rescued people drifted at sea for six days.
Ethiopia will host the UN climate summit COP32 in 2027, ahead of Nigeria. The decision was made at COP30 in Brazil with the support of African countries.
Nigeria's new army commander has vowed to intensify military operations against Islamist groups in the country's northeast. This comes after a warning from US President Donald Trump about possible military action if Abuja fails to curb violence against Christians.
Newly appointed Nigerian Army Commander Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu announced intensified military operations in the country's northeast. This came after US President Donald Trump threatened military action if the government failed to stop religious violence.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell amid a general downturn in financial markets and a strengthening US dollar. Investors assessed supply prospects and growing US oil inventories.
US President Donald Trump announced a possible military invasion of Nigeria if the country's government continues to allow the killing of Christians. He instructed the Pentagon to prepare for a swift and brutal attack to destroy Islamic terrorists.
Russia is intensifying its information influence in Nigeria through the African Initiative agency, using tactics honed in other African countries. The goal is to delegitimize state institutions ahead of the 2027 elections and foster anti-Western sentiment.
US President Donald Trump stated that Christianity in Nigeria is under an existential threat, with thousands of Christians being killed by radical Islamists. He urged Congress to address this issue immediately, as the US cannot stand idly by.
Sarah Mullally has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its 1400-year history. This appointment could deepen theological divisions with conservative branches of the church in African countries.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated the Republic of Korea with a score of 2:1 at the Youth World Cup. Ukraine will play its next match against Panama on September 30 at 23:00.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
In a year, Ukrainians spent $882 million on buying bitcoins. Ukraine is one of the world leaders in cryptocurrency usage.
IAEA head Rafael Grossi has officially announced his candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General. He is actively using his influence to gain Washington's favor.
Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko has been officially included in Nottingham Forest's squad for the Europa League group stage. This happened after defender Ola Aina was ruled out for 2-3 months due to a hamstring injury.
The billionaire urged other governments not to cut health funding, warning of a threat to millions of children.
The US is doubling tariffs on Indian goods as punishment for purchases of Russian oil. This creates a dilemma for India, which has long-standing relations with Moscow.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
BRICS countries reacted to Donald Trump's threats to impose 10% tariffs on countries that join "anti-American policies. " South Africa and China deny anti-American sentiments, and Malaysia joins BRICS, emphasizing an independent foreign policy.
Fighters of the HUR unit "Freedom of Russia Legion" captured Nigerian Kehinde Oluwagbemileke in the Zaporizhzhia direction. He was a student of the Moscow Higher School of Economics and fought as part of the 503rd Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces.
Russia has been included in the UN "List of Shame" for the third time in a row for killing and maiming Ukrainian children. This is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, which systematically attacks children, schools, and hospitals, and also abducts children.
In 2024, violence against children in conflict zones reached unprecedented levels, with a 25% increase in grave violations. Gaza, DRC, Somalia, Nigeria, and Haiti are of particular concern.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The reasons are problems with document security and migration cooperation.
Travellers in UK urged to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak in Europe and other countries. Child vaccination rates remain below recommended levels, particularly in London.
In the city of Karachi, more than 200 prisoners escaped from prison, taking advantage of the panic after the earthquake. The administration allowed the prisoners to go out into the yard, which led to a mass escape.