Iran Still Plans To Play At World Cup, Says Asian Football Body
The Iranian men’s football team is still planning to play in the upcoming World Cup in North America, Asian football officials said Monday, despite a warning that they may be…
EU Talks Energy As Oil Price Soars
Energy ministers from the EU’s 27 nations gathered for talks in Brussels Monday, as the Iran war pushes up oil and gas prices. The meeting will lay the groundwork for…
Italian Bank UniCredit Bid For Germany’s Commerzbank
Italian bank UniCredit on Monday made a 35-billion-euro ($40 billion) takeover offer for Germany’s Commerzbank, a move likely to provoke fierce resistance from the government in Berlin. While stressing that…
Togo Eyes Increased Electricity Imports From Nigeria
The Republic of Togo has stated interest in boosting its electricity purchases from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). A statement by the company noted that the interest was…
FIFA Fines Nigeria, DR Congo Over Fan Misconduct During World Cup Qualifier
FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following incidents involving supporters during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff match played in November. In a disciplinary…
Four Suspected Bandits Arrested At Ondo Airport
Four suspected bandits have been arrested within the vicinity of Akure Airport, Ondo State, following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies. The Federal Airports Authority of…
Police Rescue Seven Trafficked Victims, Arrest Four Suspects In Akwa Ibom
Police authorities in Akwa Ibom State have arrested and rescued seven trafficked victims. Briefing journalists in Uyo, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, Timfon John, said four suspects involved…
Iran War: NLC Seeks Allowance, Tax Relief For Workers Over Fuel Price Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to award a cost-of-living allowance and tax relief for workers, to cushion the effects of the recent increase in the…
Trump Threatens More Global Tariffs In ‘Another Form’ Despite Court Order
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had the authority to impose duties despite the US Supreme Court last month striking down his global tariffs. “I have the absolute right…
20 Thai Sailors Return Home After Vessel Attack In Gulf
Twenty Thai crew members of a cargo ship attacked in the crucial Strait of Hormuz arrived in Thailand on Monday, with three of their colleagues still stranded on the vessel…