Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of breaching peace deal
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again, accusing the United States of violating a recently signed agreement aimed at ending hostilities in the Middle East.…
‘Without me, there would be no Israel,’ Trump says, takes aim at Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after declaring that Israel would not exist without his support, while also taking a swipe at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during…
US, Iran reach deal to end hostilities
The United States and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending months of hostilities, with both sides expected to formally sign the agreement in Switzerland on Friday.…
FG signs deal to repatriate over 100 Nigerian prisoners from Ethiopia
The Federal Government has signed an agreement with Ethiopia to transfer more than 100 Nigerian inmates back home to serve the remainder of their prison terms in Nigeria. The agreement…
FBI offers ₦250m reward for convicted fraudster behind $1.2bn medicare scam
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $150,000 (approximately N250 million) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Herbert Leon…
Father makes ultimate sacrifice, dies protecting 16-year-old daughter from boyfriend
A 47-year-old North Carolina USA father was shot dead while trying to protect his 16-year-old daughter from her boyfriend, who is now facing a murder charge. According to the Concord…
Lawmakers to impeach federal judge over courthouse sex with policeman
Federal District Judge Eleanor Ross of the Northern District of Georgia has been identified as the judge who received a private reprimand following findings that she engaged in a sexual…
UK tightens immigration rules for Nigerians, other foreign students
The United Kingdom has introduced stricter immigration measures that could prevent universities from recruiting Nigerian and other international students if they fail to meet tougher compliance standards. Under the new…
UN: Weapons looted during Libya war ended up with terrorists in Nigeria
The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over the long-term consequences of illicit arms proliferation, revealing that weapons looted during the 2011 conflict in Libya have found their way into…
Rubio: US now actively in counterterrorism cooperation with Nigeria
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is actively working with the Nigerian government and security forces on counterterrorism operations, including recent joint missions targeting ISIS-linked militants.…