US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to Asia despite ongoing global security challenges. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth reassured Asia-Pacific allies that the United States is not shifting its focus away from the region while managing conflicts elsewhere, including tensions involving Iran. Hegseth said the US can meet…
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania, injuring two people and triggering strong reactions from Nato and the European Union. A Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in the Romanian city of Galați near the Ukrainian border, causing a fire and injuring two residents, Romanian officials said. Romania’s emergency authority confirmed that…
Colourful Festival Lights Up Ijebu-Ode The 2026 Ojude Oba festival transformed Ijebu-Ode into a grand celebration of culture, fashion and tradition. Thousands of guests filled the Awujale Palace pavilion as the annual event delivered another impressive display of Yoruba heritage. Top dignitaries attended the festival, including Dapo Abiodun, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative…
Traditional Festival Attracts Political and Cultural Figures Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, have arrived at the Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode. Their arrival added more colour to the annual cultural celebration, which continues to draw large crowds across Ogun State. Cultural Display Marks 2026 Edition Ojude Oba…
Dutch Authorities Allow June Performances American rapper and music producer Kanye West has received approval to perform in the Netherlands despite ongoing controversies surrounding his public remarks and past actions. Officials confirmed on Friday that the artist, also known as “Ye,” may proceed with two scheduled concerts in the Dutch city of Arnhem in June….
The World Health Organization says the first confirmed Ebola patient has recovered in the ongoing outbreak in DR Congo. The World Health Organization has announced the first confirmed recovery from the current Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo. WHO technical officer on viral haemorrhagic fevers, Legand, said the recovery offers hope as health…
They were asleep when the fire started. Sixteen of them never woke up. A fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya, in the early hours of Thursday morning, killing 16 students and leaving a community shattered. The school sits about 120 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. The blaze ripped through the…
Romania condemns the attack after a Russian drone crashes into a residential building near the Ukraine border. A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania early Friday, injuring two people and causing a fire, according to Romania’s defence ministry. The drone struck a residential tower in the city of Galați during a…
Talks between Washington and Tehran are progressing, but major disagreements remain. US Vice-President JD Vance says the United States and Iran are “very close” to reaching a new agreement aimed at extending the current ceasefire and restarting negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Vance said both sides were still working through…
Organisers of the Ballon d’Or have announced that London will host the 2026 edition of the prestigious football awards ceremony. The event will take place on October 26, 2026, marking the first time the ceremony will hold in the English capital. Ceremony Marks 70th Anniversary Organisers said the decision forms part of activities celebrating the…
