Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed “until further notice” after a vessel allegedly ignored approved navigation instructions. The Guards said their forces fired warning shots at the ship and forced it to stop after it failed to comply with repeated directives to...
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United States President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire between Washington and Iran is effectively over, following a fresh round of military exchanges between American forces and the Islamic Republic. Speaking on Wednesday during a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump launched a scathing attack on Iran’s leadership after...
US forces launched “powerful” strikes on Tuesday against Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. “The US strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz” and will “impose heavy...
Belgium produced a dominant display to defeat the United States 4-1 on Monday and book a World Cup quarter-final clash with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku also found the net to seal an emphatic victory in Seattle. The match was overshadowed...
Former Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has arrived in Lake Como, Italy, to join global leaders, policymakers, scholars, and strategic thinkers at an international experts workshop where he is expected to make a strong case for Africa to move beyond aid dependency and embrace strategic partnerships anchored...
United States (US) government has named a Nigerian businessman and three Nigeria-based companies among individuals and entities sanctioned for allegedly facilitating financial transactions linked to the terrorist group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The latest sanctions, announced by the U.S. Department of State, targeted a network of...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, for an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 (approximately ₦434.88 million). Adams, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States of America, is being investigated...
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has approved the agreement signed between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump to end the Middle East conflict, despite expressing personal reservations about the deal. The agreement opens a 60-day window for broader discussions between Washington and Tehran, including talks...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitments to strengthening trade relations and addressing bottlenecks affecting business operations through sustained public-private sector engagement. The resolution was reached during the quarterly meeting held on 16 June 2026 at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, where...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised internationally acclaimed Nigerian artist, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, following recognition from former United States President Barack Obama over her latest artistic milestone. In a post shared on X on Tuesday, Obi expressed pride over Obama’s public celebration of Akunyili Crosby,...
United States (US) has granted permanent residency to Ghana’s Ken Ofori-Atta, his lawyer said Tuesday, capping a saga that saw the fugitive ex-finance minister arrested by immigration authorities. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since January last year to receive medical treatment, including prostate cancer surgery. In...
Crude oil prices fell to a three-month low Tuesday on optimism over the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a peace deal between the United States and Iran. Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, dropped 3.8 per cent to $79.99 a barrel, dipping under $80 for...
The Future Platform, a prominent coalition of Nigerian diaspora professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates for national development, has announced the hosting of the Renewed Hope Mega Rally on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The landmark event is expected to bring together Nigerians...
Justin Gaethje dethroned Ilia Topuria on Sunday night to become the undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion in a landmark event that saw the White House host its first-ever professional sporting contest. According to Reuters, UFC Freedom 250 was staged on the South Lawn as part of activities marking the United...
Japan supporters once again earned global praise after cleaning up their section of the stadium following their 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday. Fans remained in the stands after the match, carefully collecting litter and placing it into blue plastic bags. According to 20-year-old...
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran has been finalized, describing the development as a major step toward easing tensions and restoring normal maritime operations in the Gulf region. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that the long-awaited...
When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt, but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, will headline the opening ceremony in a duet with Colombian superstar, Shakira, who will be performing at the opening of the global football fiesta...
Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated the need for stronger healthcare systems and wider health insurance coverage as part of efforts to improve the wellbeing of Nigerians. Obi made this known after holding discussions with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on...
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed a strong desire to share the pitch with two of football’s biggest names, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a dream scenario on football’s grandest stage. The French national team captain believes the upcoming tournament...
FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans after a website error mistakenly processed some purchases for free. According to ESPN, the glitch occurred on FIFA’s official ticketing platform during checkout, allowing a small number of users to complete transactions without payment. The football governing body...