110,000 turn out for far-right rally in London

Supporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, walk with Union flags and St George's cross and Welsh flags and Christian crosses through central London during a 'Free speech' march, on September 13, 2025. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP)

A Surge in Nationalism: 110,000 Rally in London Under Far-Right Banner

On September 13, 2025, central London became the epicenter of a massive political demonstration as approximately 110,000 people gathered for a rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

Branded as the “Unite the Kingdom” event, the march was promoted as a celebration of free speech and British heritage, but it also served as a platform for anti-immigration and nationalist sentiments that have been gaining traction across the United Kingdom.

Trump confirms arrest of suspected killer of Charlie Kirk

Trump Confirms Arrest in Charlie Kirk Assassination: Nation Reels from Political Violence

In a dramatic turn of events that has gripped the United States, President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday, September 12, 2025, that the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is now in custody.

The announcement came during a live interview on Fox & Friends, where Trump stated with “a high degree of certainty” that authorities had apprehended the individual believed responsible for the killing.

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has criticized the global system’s inability to resolve regional conflicts, advocating for region-led solutions

 

Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan

Türkiye’s Diplomatic Pivot: Hakan Fidan Calls for Region-Led Conflict Resolution Amid Global System Failures

In a bold and pointed critique of the international order, Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has condemned the global system’s persistent failure to resolve regional conflicts, urging a shift toward region-led solutions that prioritize local agency and contextual understanding.

Speaking at a high-level diplomatic forum in Istanbul on September 10, 2025, Fidan emphasized that the current global governance architecture, dominated by distant bureaucracies and geopolitical interests, has repeatedly proven ineffective in delivering peace and stability to conflict-ridden regions.

The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah

Assassination in Utah: The Killing of Charlie Kirk and Its Political Reverberations

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University has plunged the United States into a state of political mourning and intensified concerns over the rising tide of ideological violence.

Kirk, 31, co-founder and president of Turning Point USA, was addressing a crowd of over 3,000 attendees during the kickoff of his “American Comeback Tour” when a single gunshot rang out, striking him in the neck. He was pronounced dead hours later at a local hospital, and the incident has since been classified by Utah Governor Spencer Cox as a “political assassination”.

China’s Global Governance Initiative continues to gain 'traction'

Ma Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the Peoples Republic of China

China’s Global Governance Initiative Gains Momentum Amid Global Uncertainty

China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), unveiled by President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus Meeting in Tianjin on September 1, 2025, is rapidly gaining traction across the international community, particularly among nations in the Global South.

As the world grapples with rising geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and governance deficits, the GGI has emerged as a timely blueprint for reforming the global order and promoting inclusive multilateralism.

Nigeria Customs Service announced that 286,697 candidates have advanced to the next stage of its recruitment exercise

Nigeria Customs Service Advances Over 286,000 Candidates in Landmark Recruitment Drive

In a sweeping move that underscores Nigeria’s push toward transparency and modernization in public sector hiring, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that 286,697 candidates have successfully advanced to the next stage of its ongoing recruitment exercise.

This development marks a significant milestone in one of the country’s largest and most competitive federal recruitment processes in recent years.

Sentencing of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, the presumed leader of the jihadist group Ansaru, to 15 years in prison for illegal mining activities

Justice Delivered: Mahmud Muhammad Usman Sentenced to 15 Years for Terror Financing Through Illegal Mining

In a landmark ruling that underscores Nigeria’s intensifying crackdown on terrorism financing, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mahmud Muhammad Usman, the presumed leader of the jihadist group Ansaru, to 15 years in prison for engaging in illegal mining activities.

The conviction marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to dismantle the financial networks that sustain extremist violence across the country.

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for the disbandment of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

John Mikel Obi, Former Nigeria's Super Eagle's Captain

 Mikel Obi’s Ultimatum: Disband the NFF if Nigeria Misses the 2026 World Cup

In a scathing rebuke of Nigeria’s football administration, former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for the complete dissolution of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should the national team fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking candidly on his Obi One Podcast, the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner expressed deep frustration over the Super Eagles’ faltering qualification campaign, which has left the team six points adrift of Group C leaders South Africa with only two matches remaining.

Federal Government endorsed China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI)

Nigeria’s Strategic Embrace of China’s Global Governance Initiative: A New Chapter in Multilateral Diplomacy

In a move that signals Nigeria’s growing assertiveness on the global stage, the Federal Government has formally endorsed China’s newly launched Global Governance Initiative (GGI), positioning itself as a key partner in the reimagining of international cooperation.

The endorsement came during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Plus meeting held in Tianjin, China, on September 1, 2025, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

The GGI, unveiled by President Xi Jinping, builds upon China’s earlier frameworks, the Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), and aims to address pressing challenges in global governance, including climate change, digital inequality, representation, and the regulation of emerging technologies.

Daughter tricks elderly mother into signing her house away and then evicts her

Betrayal at Home: Daughter Deceives Elderly Mother and Claims Her House

In a deeply unsettling case of familial betrayal, an elderly woman from Entumbane, Zimbabwe, found herself evicted from her own home after her daughter allegedly tricked her into signing away ownership.

The woman, Ms. Siphiwe Moyo, had purchased her property from the Bulawayo City Council in 1998, securing legal rights to the house through a formal memorandum of agreement.

Woman who had sex with her pet dog at the behest of her boyfriend is now engaged?

Twisted Acts and Legal Fallout: The Case of Paige Reaney and Graham Marshall

In a deeply disturbing case that has shocked the UK, Paige Reaney, a 33-year-old woman from Sheffield, admitted to engaging in sexual acts with her pet dog, a pug named Charlie, on four separate occasions.

These acts, which occurred between August 2019 and December 2022, were reportedly carried out at the behest of her partner, Graham Marshall, 38, who has also faced serious charges in connection with the abuse.

Fugitive father who went on the run with his children for nearly four years shot dead by police

The Violent End of a Fugitive Father Who Hid His Children from the World

For nearly four years, Tom Phillips eluded authorities in New Zealand, vanishing into the dense wilderness of the Waikato region with his three young children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember, following a custody dispute with their mother.

What began as a mysterious disappearance in December 2021 evolved into one of the country’s most gripping manhunts, marked by sporadic sightings, criminal activity, and growing concern for the children's welfare.

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Nigeria and the World at a Crossroads at this time

In Nigeria, the week has been marked by a mix of judicial reckoning, diplomatic alignment, and sporting frustration.

A major development came with the sentencing of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, the presumed leader of the jihadist group Ansaru, to 15 years in prison for illegal mining activities. This conviction, though focused on economic crimes, is deeply entwined with terrorism financing, as Usman allegedly used proceeds from mining to fund attacks and procure weapons. His group, a splinter faction of Boko Haram now aligned with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, has been implicated in high-profile kidnappings, prison breaks, and railway bombings. The trial for his broader terrorism charges is set for October, and the outcome could signal Nigeria’s resolve in dismantling insurgent networks.