US Military Says ‘Traffic Is Flowing’ In Strait Of Hormuz
The US military insisted Sunday that ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Mideast war. “Iran…
NDLEA Arrrests South African At Abuja Airport With 5.75kg Heroin Hidden In Luggage
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after discovering 5.75 kilograms of heroin…
Nigeria Condoles Qatar Over Death Of Former Emir Sheikh Hamad
The Federal Government has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir and former Emir of the State of Qatar.…
Former Leader Of Qatar Hamad Bin Khalifa Dies At 74
Qatar’s government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a…
Senegal Part Ways With Coach Thiaw After World Cup Exit
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been sacked in the wake of his side’s last-32 elimination at the World Cup, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced Sunday. “Following a meeting of…
Trump Ally, Longtime US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. “On the evening of…
Strait of Hormuz Will Be Closed Until Further Notice, Says Iran’s Guards
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday the Strait of Hormuz would be closed “until further notice” after they fired warning shots at a vessel they said used an unauthorised route, state…
2027 Elections: INEC Extends Candidate Submission Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the deadline for political parties to submit the names and credentials of candidates seeking to contest the 2027 presidential and National Assembly…
England, Argentina Set Up World Cup Showdown After Quarter-Final Wins
England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four. In sweltering Miami,…
Man Fakes Own Kidnap, Collects Ransom From Family Before Police Arrest
Detectives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old man, Olawale Sikiru, and one of his alleged accomplices for reportedly staging his own abduction and extorting money from…