Planned talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have been postponed after Vice President JD Vance withdrew from a scheduled trip to the Burgenstock resort, the White House confirmed on Thursday. The announcement came just one day after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict. The 14-point deal…
Tems admitted feeling nervous while performing at the Obama Center opening in Chicago, despite captivating guests at the star-studded event. Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, delivered a memorable performance at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The event brought together some of the biggest names in global…
A new US-Iran agreement has taken effect, ending the naval blockade and opening a new phase of negotiations. The United States has officially lifted its naval blockade of Iran after both countries signed a deal aimed at ending the recent conflict in the Middle East. US Central Command confirmed that the blockade had ended under…
Security forces have reportedly regained control after an early morning attack near Niger’s main international airport. Gunfire and explosions were heard on Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Residents said the shooting began around 6:00 a.m. local time and lasted for about two hours. Witnesses told local media…
Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and other Russian regions in Ukraine’s biggest attack on the Russian capital since the war began. Russian authorities said nearly 200 drones struck targets around Moscow, injuring at least 17 people and triggering major fires. Thick smoke was seen rising from several locations, including the Kapotnya oil refinery, which was…
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at paving the way for a long-term agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump signed the interim agreement on Wednesday while attending the G7 summit in France. The 14-point memorandum commits Iran not to procure or develop a nuclear weapon and…
Thousands of migrants are seeking refuge or returning home as a controversial deadline for undocumented foreigners approaches in South Africa. Growing anti-migrant protests in South Africa have forced thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes, seek shelter, or arrange voluntary repatriation ahead of a 30 June deadline set by protest groups demanding undocumented migrants…
New Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have raised concerns about regional tensions despite a recent US-Iran agreement. Israel has reportedly launched fresh airstrikes in southern Lebanon, days after US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel’s military actions in the country. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, Israeli warplanes targeted the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and…
The UK sanctions Nigerian payment firm Pilot Finance over alleged Russia-linked transactions raising scrutiny and business risks. The United Kingdom has sanctioned Nigerian payment company Pilot Finance over alleged Russia-linked transactions. The firm, also known as Continental Global Incentives, was named in a new UK sanctions package announced on Tuesday. According to British authorities, the…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced an indemnity affidavit requiring all its candidates to commit to relinquishing their seats if they defect from the party after winning an election. The party said the measure is aimed at strengthening party discipline and demonstrating its commitment to internal democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at…
