Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after what he described as the ongoing defeat of Iran, drawing an immediate and forceful rejection from Tehran. Speaking at an event in Nassau, New York, Trump told the crowd: “After we finish defeating Iran,…
A French father and his two young sons spent more than sixteen hours stranded in the waters off Koh Samui, Thailand. This resulted from rough waves, causing their rented jet ski to capsize and the engine to fail. The family had rented the jet ski for a 45-minute ride on Thursday from one of Thailand’s…
The Nigeria Customs Service Ogun I Area Command has intercepted 6,035 parcels of Ghana Loud and Indica cannabis alongside a wide range of smuggled goods with a combined duty-paid value of N3.57 billion, in operations conducted between June and August 2026. Acting Area Comptroller Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Afeni announced the seizures at a press briefing…
At least fourteen people have been killed after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Flores early on Saturday morning. This was confirmed by the nation’s disaster mitigation agency. Scores of others have been injured, though authorities cautioned that all figures remain preliminary as search and rescue operations continue across a remote…
⚠️ Content Note: This article discusses the death of a public figure following a period of intense public scrutiny. If you are struggling, please reach out for support. Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who resigned last week following a widely publicised plagiarism controversy, has been found dead at an address in Battersea,…
Vote counting from Thursday’s presidential, parliamentary and local elections has been suspended by Zambia’s electoral commission. This comes after reports of attacks on election officials and the alleged removal of marked ballot papers from ballot boxes. The nationwide suspension was announced on Friday by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). However, the commission said it…
Delta State Police operatives have arrested two men in connection with alleged drug trafficking. This came after intercepting a vehicle during a stop-and-search operation in Asaba on Wednesday. The suspects, Hillary Osondu and Abubakar Bello, both 54, were apprehended on August 13, 2026, by operatives of Operation Delta Shield in Asaba. A search of their…
Two additional suspects in an ongoing crude oil theft case have been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Uyo. This brings the total number of people facing trial over alleged crude oil theft in Akwa Ibom State to 19. Arepade Dominic Ekprese and Benson Ekiokekeme Innocent were brought before the court after being on the…
American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months in captivity following his abduction in Niger. His Christian organisation has confirmed it. Rideout, who had lived and worked in Niger for 19 years, is now in the care of US officials and was reported to be in good health. SIM International, the…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after a 2-1 defeat by South Africa in a WAFCON 2026 play-off in Casablanca. The result ends Nigeria’s record of appearing at every edition of the Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1991. It also leaves…
