Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that US participation in Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran would be “very unfortunate” and “extremely dangerous for everyone.” Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Araghchi emphasized Iran’s readiness for peaceful negotiations. “Diplomacy worked in the past, it can work again. But to return...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented that wealthy residents in Abuja are reluctant to pay taxes, despite benefiting from the territory’s infrastructure. Wike made the remarks during the inauguration of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 in Abuja on...
A recent Iranian missile strike near the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv resulted in “minor damage” to the facility, according to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. “Some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv, but no injuries to U.S....
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman has made a thunderous return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with a dominant unanimous decision victory over America’s Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, US. The 38-year-old former welterweight champion and Number 1 pound-for-pound candidate, who came off a 20-month layoff, showcased his...
Israel has launched a massive attack on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders. The strikes, which involved over 200 fighter jets, have killed several top Iranian military officials, including the chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, and the country’s military chief of staff, Gen....
A devastating Israeli attack on Iranian territory has resulted in the loss of at least 78 lives in the province of Tehran alone, with several Iranian media outlets reporting 329 injuries. The attacks, which targeted military facilities and high-ranking officers, have sent shockwaves through the region. *Attacks on military...
Coco Gauff has made history by battling back from a set down to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka and claim her second Grand Slam title at the French Open. The 21-year-old American showed remarkable resilience, coming from 6-7 (5/7) down to win 6-2, 6-4 and lift the coveted...
The United States (U.S) vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Wednesday, June 5, 2025, that called for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The resolution, which received 14 votes in favor, aimed to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in...
The United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) Sokoto State chapter recently organized a 3-day workshop on good governance and accountability in Sokoto State. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Good Governance and Accountability in Sokoto State,” brought together 50 participants, mainly youths, to appreciate the essence of democracy...
World leaders have pledged an additional 170 million dollars to the World Health Organisation (WHO) during a high-level pledging event at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. In a statement issued by WHO on Wednesday, the contributions were made in support of WHO’s ongoing Investment Round (IR), aimed...
Former Nollywood actress, Grace Bassey, previously known as Belinda Effah, has embarked on a new career path by joining the United States Navy, a move that has also earned her U.S. citizenship. The 33-year-old actress took to her social media platforms to share the milestone, posting a photo of...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was received by Pope Leo XIV on Monday for a private audience, at the end of his visit to Rome. The head of the Catholic Church met Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican. This was followed by a meeting...
Pope Leo XIV, the world’s first U.S. pope, plans to meet with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a converted Catholic, on Sunday, during an inaugural mass for the new pontiff. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on Friday. Parolin emphasised that the schedule and organisation for Sunday,...
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to recognise Israel and normalise ties with it, the White House said. The two held a meeting earlier on Wednesday in Riyadh, attended by Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump urged al-Sharaa to join the Abraham Accords with...
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday departed for Qatar, concluding a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia which he attended a Gulf-U.S. summit. The U.S. president is scheduled to meet with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss regional security and economic cooperation. Before his departure, Trump...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday announced that the kingdom has signed agreements with the U.S. worth more than 300 billion dollars during U.S. President Donald Trump’s current visit. His remarks came during the 2025 Saudi-U.S Investment Forum in Riyadh, attended by Trump following bilateral talks and...
The United Nations (UN) has said it is undergoing some dire financial strain amid growing global challenges, Secretary-General António Guterres has said. Guterres, while briefing Member States in New York on Monday about the state of the multilateral body, pushed for wide-ranging structural reforms to cut costs and enhance...
U.S. bishops on Thursday hailed the election of former Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first pope born in the U.S.A. Cardinals elected the newly titled Leo to the supreme pontificate with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel signaling the closing of...
The new Pope’s choice of name signals he will continue the work of his predecessor, “institutionalising” Francis’s reforms, experts have said. Pope Leo XIV, the first American head of the Catholic Church, emerged on to the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in front of a packed St Peter’s Square...
Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, of the United States has been elected leader of the Catholic Church and will be called Pope Leo XIV. The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics appeared on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Thursday. He was elected by the...