Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after US airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks on American military bases. The United States launched strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran after three oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the operation targeted missile launch sites, command centres and…
The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk attended court as prosecutors outlined evidence against the man accused of his killing. Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, and his family came face-to-face with the man accused of murdering the conservative activist during a court hearing in Utah. Prosecutors presented surveillance footage, witness testimony and other evidence against…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has sparked fresh conversations after revealing what she believes keeps her looking young at 48. During an interview on The Morayo Show with Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the actress shared that happiness matters more than relationship status. According to her, being single or married does not guarantee peace. Instead, she believes the right…
Ukraine’s president is set to seek stronger military support as Russia intensifies missile attacks on Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will press NATO allies to provide more air defence systems at this week’s summit in Turkey after deadly Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv twice in less than a week, killing more than 50 civilians. Zelensky…
Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv have left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured just before the NATO summit. At least 11 people were killed and 46 others injured after Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, according to the city’s military administration. Five children were among the injured, while three more people died elsewhere in…
Experts say the strange metal spheres found on a Queensland beach are likely debris from a space launch vehicle. The Australia Space Agency (ASA) has identified the likely source of six mysterious metal balls that washed ashore at Forrest Beach in northern Queensland. The agency said the objects appear to be pressure vessels from a…
The United States celebrated its 250th Independence Day with fireworks and flyovers, even as storms, extreme heat and power outages disrupted events nationwide. The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on 4 July with celebrations across the country, including fireworks, concerts and military flyovers. In Washington DC, President Donald Trump addressed supporters…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to explain claims of off-budget public spending raised in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate said Nigerians deserve answers over the alleged expenditure. According to the IMF, public spending worth about 2 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross…
Ukraine says it has hit one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in a fresh long-range drone attack. Ukraine launched a major overnight drone operation targeting a St Petersburg oil terminal, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the facility is a key source of revenue for Russia’s war effort. Ukraine also claimed it struck a major Russian…
Russia is increasingly recruiting students into its military as battlefield losses in Ukraine continue to rise. Russia has expanded its student military recruitment campaign by encouraging university, college and vocational school students to join its drone forces. The programme offers financial incentives, technical training and promises of a one-year service term. Several young recruits have…
