Authorities have restricted alcohol sales and consumption as extreme temperatures sweep across France. France has banned alcohol at certain events linked to the annual Fête de la Musique festival as a powerful heatwave pushes temperatures close to record levels. The government announced that alcohol would not be served at state-organised events and prohibited public alcohol…
Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been re-elected governor of Ekiti State. The victory makes Oyebanji the first sitting governor in the state’s history to secure re-election as an incumbent. Oyebanji wins all 16 LGAs The incumbent recorded a landslide victory in the governorship election held on Saturday. Furthermore, he defeated his…
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iranian state media reported on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, citing alleged violations of the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran. The announcement came shortly after US Vice President JD Vance…
The United States has announced plans to stop funding HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa. The US government will begin a phased withdrawal of support for HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa, ending a funding partnership that has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the country’s healthcare system. A US State…
A public dispute has erupted after Italy’s prime minister accused Donald Trump of inventing a story about their meeting at the G7 summit. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly denied a claim by US President Donald Trump that she “begged” him for a photo during the recent G7 summit in France. The controversy began…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 18 people, raising concerns over the future of a ceasefire linked to the new US-Iran agreement. Lebanon says Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 18 people and injured 33 others overnight in the southern Nabatieh district. The Israeli military said it targeted 80 Hezbollah-linked sites and claimed…
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…
