Iran has halted diplomatic talks and announced measures to block the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions continue to rise. Iran has suspended ongoing dialogue and exchanges through mediators in response to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon, according to reports by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. The report also claimed that Tehran is moving to…
France has intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as Western allies tighten enforcement of sanctions on Moscow. French authorities seized the oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, with support from the United Kingdom, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. The vessel is suspected of being part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used…
Israel has announced new strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs amid growing tensions with Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered attacks on Hezbollah targets in the southern suburbs of Beirut, saying the move is a response to attacks on Israeli civilians and alleged violations of a US-brokered ceasefire agreed in April. The latest escalation…
The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has unveiled the theme for Carnival Calabar 2026. He also announced new innovations designed to increase participation and expand economic gains. The governor presented the theme, “Rethinking Our Collective Destiny,” on Sunday night in Lagos. The event also marked the 21st anniversary of the carnival. Tourism stakeholders,…
Voting is underway in Ethiopia, but large parts of the country remain excluded from the election. Polls opened across Ethiopia on Monday for the country’s seventh general election since 1991. However, ongoing conflicts and security concerns mean many citizens will be unable to cast their ballots, including the entire northern Tigray region. Prime Minister Abiy…
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…
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…
Theft at Ita-Asu Village The Ogun State Police Command arrested a 32-year-old security guard. Friday Ayuba allegedly stole motor spare parts from his employer. This incident occurred at Ita-Asu Village near Owode-Egba. DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi shared the details in a statement on Sunday. Manager Reports Unauthorized Movement The company manager filed a formal report on…
