‘Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise’: Voices from Iran after US strikes
People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.
South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail
Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president were seized.
Retaliate now, later or never: What Iran’s next move could be
Swarm attacks, cyber strikes or nothing at all for now. Will Iran retaliate against ‘the Great Satan’ – and if so, how?
Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?
The BBC’s world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.
Three fans die in Algeria football stadium fall
Many others were injured when a barrier collapsed as MC Alger fans celebrated winning the league, reports say.
Ukraine still holds ground inside Russia’s Kursk, commander says
Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky disputed Russian claims that Ukraine had been pushed out of Kursk.
Ondo Declares Death by Hanging for Kidnappers, Vows to Demolish Hideouts
Akure, Ondo State – The Ondo State Government has announced that anyone convicted of kidnapping in the state will face the death penalty by hanging, as part of sweeping new measures to curb rising insecurity. The decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting held on Saturday in Akure, the state capital. Attorney General […]
Nigeria Recovers Over 100 Stolen Artifacts from the Netherlands
LAGOS (AFP) — The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa, as pressure mounts on Western governments and institutions to hand back the spoils of […]
Jailed Armed Robber Caught Processing Passport in Lagos Prison Scandal
Lagos, Nigeria – A convicted armed robber serving a 21-year sentence was recently caught attempting to obtain an international passport while still incarcerated at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, sparking disciplinary action and a broader investigation into prison oversight. The inmate, identified as Haruna Ayo, had been sentenced to life imprisonment for armed robbery, […]
Bird Strike Forces Air Peace Flight Back to Lagos as Airline Records 34th Incident in 2025
Lagos, Nigeria – A bird strike on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Owerri forced the aircraft to make an emergency return to base on Saturday, marking the airline’s 34th such incident in 2025 and sparking renewed concerns over aviation safety. Flight P47150 had only just departed from Lagos when a bird collided with […]
