A massive explosion in northern Myanmar has left dozens dead and injured in one of the region’s deadliest accidents this year. At least 46 people were killed and 74 others injured after a huge explosion ripped through Kaung Tat village in Myanmar’s Shan State on Sunday, according to rescue workers. The blast occurred in an…
New military strikes have raised tensions in the Gulf despite ongoing efforts to secure a lasting peace deal. The United States and Iran have reported a new wave of air strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides claiming to have targeted military facilities over the weekend. The US Central Command said it carried…
Israel says the capture of the historic fortress marks a major shift in its military campaign against Hezbollah. Israeli forces have seized Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon as the country expands its ground offensive against Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operation as a “decisive shift” in Israel’s strategy, saying troops are pushing deeper…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained why two of Nigeria’s biggest stars will not feature in the upcoming international friendlies. Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for their friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Head coach Eric Chelle said Osimhen was excused to focus on resolving his club future. Lookman on…
The anti-drug agency also recorded major drug busts and arrests in Kaduna, Niger and Enugu states. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed inside water purifier machines imported from the Netherlands. Operatives discovered 3kg of ketamine and 199g of MDMA during an operation at a courier facility in…
Police have arrested three suspects following the death of a Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) student allegedly assaulted by fellow Man O’ War members. The student reportedly died after he was accused of stealing N13,500 and allegedly beaten by members of the organisation. Authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident, which has…
Japan has pushed back against China’s accusations of militarism, arguing that Beijing’s growing military arsenal poses a greater concern. Japan’s Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, criticised China’s rapid military expansion and lack of transparency during a security summit in Singapore. He dismissed claims that Japan was pursuing a “new militarism” and insisted the country’s defence buildup…
More than 400 people were arrested after celebrations following PSG’s Champions League triumph turned violent across France. Clashes broke out between football fans and police after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final. Authorities said more than 400 people were arrested, including 280 in Paris, as unrest disrupted transport services and damaged…
Paris Saint-Germain edged Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout to win back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles. Arsenal made a dream start in the final as Kai Havertz fired them ahead inside six minutes at the Puskás Arena in Budapest. However, PSG fought back in the second half after Ousmane Dembélé converted a penalty won by…
A Texas jury has found Nigerian-born Catholic priest Anthony Odiong guilty of sexually assaulting women he counselled as a spiritual adviser. A jury in Waco, Texas, convicted 57-year-old Anthony Odiong on one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault. Prosecutors argued that Odiong abused his position as a priest to…
