US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world’s highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC’s North America editor, the president discussed next week’s visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
Badagry market shuts as Akran burial rites begin in Lagos
Commercial activities at Agbalata International Market, Badagry, were halted on Thursday as Lagos State began burial rites for the late Akran, Aholu Menu-Toyi I. The traditional ruler died on Jan. 12, prompting a state-backed programme to honour his life and traditional authority in Badagry community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Lagos […]
Alleged N2.6 Billion Fraud: Court rejects ex-aviation minister Sirika’s daughter, son-in-law’s statements tendered by EFCC
The judge adjourned until June 2 for continuation of hearing… News Agency of Nigeria • April 23, 2026 Hadi Sirika Justice Sylvanus Oriji of a Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday, rejected the admissibility of the statements made by the daughter and son-in-law of a former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. The statements were sought to […]
US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
Fubara Endorses Tinubu’s Second Term, Urges Continuity for Reforms and Development
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has thrown his support behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying continuity is essential to sustain ongoing reforms and national development. Speaking on Thursday in Port Harcourt during a meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council, Fubara said the current administration has made measurable progress despite prevailing challenges. “There […]
