US Could ‘take Out’ Iran’s Kharg Island Any Time – White House
The United States has warned that it could strike Kharg Island at any moment, as tensions with Iran continue to rise over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The statement from the White House came after reports suggested that Donald Trump is considering options to either seize or block the island to pressure Iran […]
Insecurity: US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria
The United States has deployed drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in tackling rising insecurity, especially threats from extremist groups in the region. According to officials, the deployment includes advanced MQ-9 drones, which are being used strictly for intelligence gathering. The troops are not involved in direct combat operations on the ground. […]
Iran targets key US-UK military base in Indian Ocean with long-range missiles
Tensions in the Middle East conflict have escalated further after Iran reportedly launched long-range missiles toward a key Western military base in the Indian Ocean. The move signals a widening scope of the ongoing war. The missiles were aimed at the joint US-UK facility located on Diego Garcia, a strategic island used for military operations. […]
Uk-nigeria Pact Fuels Talk Of Ekweremadu’s Return
The recent agreement between Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government and the United Kingdom has sparked new discussions about the possible return of Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria. The deal focuses on the repatriation of Nigerians without legal status in the UK. Ekweremadu was sentenced in 2023 by a UK court after being found guilty in an organ […]
Putin: Russia Stands With Iran
Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Russia’s support for Iran, describing Moscow as a loyal partner during a difficult period. The message came as he extended Nowruz greetings to Iranian leaders, emphasizing unity and cooperation between both nations. In his statement, Putin sent goodwill messages to Mojtaba Khamenei and Masoud Pezeshkian. He expressed hope that the Iranian […]
Iranian Strikes On Bases Used By US Caused $800m In Damage, New Analysis Shows
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has taken a costly turn, with new findings showing significant damage to American military facilities. A fresh analysis estimates that Iranian strikes have caused about $800 million in losses within just the first two weeks of fighting. This highlights the growing financial burden of the war. […]
No Timeframe For Ending US War Against Iran, Says Pete Hegseth
The United States has said there is no fixed timeline for ending its ongoing war with Iran, as the conflict continues to intensify. Pete Hegseth made this known during a press briefing, stressing that decisions about the war’s end will be made by Donald Trump. Hegseth explained that the military campaign, which began weeks ago, […]
Man with uncanny resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein forced to deny he is the deceased pedophile
A Florida man, nicknamed Palm Beach Pete, went viral after being spotted driving on I-95 and noted for his uncanny resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein. Social media users flooded the post with comparisons. Pete quickly created social media accounts under the handle “Not Epstein” to clarify he is not the deceased financier. He introduced himself and […]
NSC orders immediate suspension of new shipping tariffs
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed shipping lines and their agents to immediately suspend recently approved tariffs, following consultations with key stakeholders. The council said the move aims to address concerns over the timing, structure, and potential impact of the new charges on port users and logistics operations. NSC emphasized the need to safeguard […]
U.S Lifts Sanctions On Iranian Oil In Effort To Stabilize Markets
The Trump administration has temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil purchases at sea for 30 days to stabilize soaring oil prices caused by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move would release about 140 million barrels of oil into global markets, helping to ease energy supply pressures. Oil prices […]