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United States President Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s energy infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened within 48 hours. The ultimatum, posted to Truth Social on Saturday, expires at 23:44 GMT on Monday. Trump warned that the US would target Iranian power plants, “starting with the biggest one first,” if the world’s…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has retained its eighth-place position in the FIBA World Rankings following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The African champions produced a mixed bag of results in Group A, securing two wins against Colombia and the Philippines while falling to South Korea, France, and Germany. Despite finishing…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to travellers after intercepting major drug consignments concealed in everyday items. In operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and a local courier firm, officers discovered narcotics hidden inside body cream containers, winter jackets, and even the double walls of…
Nigerians have begun a frantic search for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced injectable for HIV prevention, ahead of its official nationwide rollout. Individuals, particularly those in “discordant” relationships where one partner is HIV-positive, are reportedly besieging health facilities and NGOs to secure the drug. The Federal Government has already received its first tranche of 11,520 doses,…
Atletico Madrid’s Spanish football legend Raúl GarcÃa has offered a glowing endorsement of Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, describing the winger as a world-class talent whose swift adaptation to life at one of Europe’s most demanding clubs has come as no surprise to those who have watched him closely. The praise, offered on the eve of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin used the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on Saturday to publicly reaffirm Moscow’s solidarity with Tehran, describing Russia as a “loyal friend and reliable partner” of Iran at one of the most consequential moments in that country’s modern history. The message, directed at Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed…
A federal jury in California has determined that Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and founder of multiple multinational enterprises, deliberately misled Twitter shareholders through a campaign of false and misleading statements designed to artificially suppress the company’s stock price during his contentious acquisition of the platform in 2022. The civil verdict, delivered on…
Health authorities in Kent are struggling to contain a meningitis outbreak that has now claimed two lives and infected dozens. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed on Saturday that cases have risen to 34, up from 29 earlier in the week. Of these, 23 are laboratory-confirmed, while 11 notifications remain under investigation. The fatalities…
The Jehovah’s Witnesses movement has announced a significant doctrinal adjustment regarding blood transfusions, marking a recalibration of one of its most distinctive religious practices. In a formal clarification released through a video statement on their official website on Friday, the faith’s Governing Body has given members explicit permission to decide independently whether their own…
The United States is intensifying efforts to curb visa overstays by expanding a controversial financial screening mechanism that requires foreign nationals from designated countries to post substantial refundable bonds before entering the country. The latest phase of the initiative, scheduled for implementation on April 2, 2026, will extend the requirement to a total of…
