Gbenga Hashim welcomes US-Iran peace agreement
Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at…
World Cup star arrested days before tournament over fixing allegations – Report
By Ayobami Okerinde Ivory Coast international, Elye Wahi, who is currently featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was arrested by French police less than two weeks before the tournament…
Man arrested in Poland over killing of Putin critic
Polish police have arrested a man suspected of participating in the murder of a Russian artist critical of Putin, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. The suspect in the…
Army revises recruit training curriculum to end terrorism
The Nigerian Army has reviewed recruit training curriculum to strengthen the capacity of newly enlisted soldiers to effectively tackle terrorism, insurgency and emerging security threats nationwide. Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, Commandant,…
Trump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Mideast war
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale…
1.02m PVCs collected for Ekiti governorship election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 1,028,929 out of 1,059,360 total registered voters in Ekiti have collected their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the state governorship election holding…
Gunfire near airport in Niger’s capital, residents say
Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist attack at the facility. “I heard the first shots…
‘Tuchel team talk transformed nervy England in World Cup win’
Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.…
How Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener
Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth…
Ekiti Election: Registration Hits Over One Million As INEC Concludes Voter Cards Collection
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the number of registered voters in Ekiti State has increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026. A statement by Mohammed Haruna,…
Police Dismiss Terror Threat On Pan-Atlantic University
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has allayed concerns of a terror threat on Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki. The threat was dismissed on Wednesday during an on-the-spot…
Gunfire Erupts Near Niger’s Capital Airport
Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist attack at the facility. “I heard the first shots…
Ghana Beat Panama 1-0 In World Cup Opener
Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth…
Govs Restate Support For State Police, Electricity Reforms
State governors have restated their commitment to the establishment of state police and reforms in the electricity sector. The agreement was reached in a Communiqué issued at the end of…
Shell Appoints Elohor As Executive Vice President, Country Chair Nigeria
Former Managing Director Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Elohor Aiboni, has been named Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria. She will be taking over from Marno…
Brazil Cuts Benchmark Rate Again Despite Inflation Pressure
Brazil’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for a third straight time, shrugging off inflationary pressures in a positive development for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as…
AI Boom Has Increased Memory Chips Prices ‘Unavoidable’ — Apple CEO
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that demand for memory chips from the artificial intelligence boom will force the tech giant to raise product prices, according to a Wall Street…
Oil Prices Sink Further As US, Iran Sign Deal To Reopen Hormuz
Oil prices tumbled again Thursday after US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed off on a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The…
End To Iran’s Nuclear Weapon Ambition, $300bn Reconstruction Aid, Details Of US-Iran Peace Deal Emerge
The United States and Iran have signed a deal to end the Middle East war, with a ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland that will mark the start of a…
10 Ways Jesus Christ and the Gospel Have Made Humans Better (Than a Trillionaire
Historians estimate Mansa Musa’s net worth to be around $400 billion in today’s currency, often placing his fortune in a range between $300 billion and $800 billion. This makes the…