TFF Rejects Fenerbahçe Bid to Ban Osimhen From Derby

  A late attempt to block Victor Osimhen from featuring in one of Turkey’s biggest fixtures has been dismissed, clearing the striker to play in this weekend’s high-stakes derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe had formally petitioned the Turkish Football Federation, arguing that the protective arm guard worn by Osimhen could endanger opposing players. The…

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US Sanctions Hengli Refinery Over Iranian Oil Purchases

US Sanctions Hengli Refinery Over Iranian Oil Purchases

The United States Treasury has sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical, China’s second-largest independent “teapot” refinery, for its role in financing the Iranian military. Officials allege the refinery acted as a primary purchaser of Iranian crude, funneling hundreds of millions of dollars to Tehran. This move intensifies Washington’s broader campaign to dismantle Iran’s “shadow fleet” and starve the…

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Dame Sarah Mullally

Archbishop Mullally Holds Historic Audience at the VaticanAlabi

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, arrived in Rome this weekend for her first official visit since her enthronement last month. The four-day pilgrimage features a high-profile audience with Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church. This meeting marks a significant milestone in ecumenical relations, occurring exactly 60 years after the historic…

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NAF Precision Strikes Neutralise Insurgents in Borno

NAF Precision Strikes Neutralise Insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has decimated key terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the force’s spokesperson, confirmed the strikes occurred on Friday evening near Ali Sheriffti. Intelligence reports previously identified the location as a critical staging ground for insurgent activities, prompting a coordinated surveillance-and-attack mission. Aerial…

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Ukrainian Strikes Cripple Russian Oil Export Capacity

Ukrainian Strikes Cripple Russian Oil Export Capacity

Ukraine’s targeted long-range strike campaign against Russian energy infrastructure has significantly eroded Moscow’s oil revenues. Following intensified attacks beginning March 21, Russia’s crude exports reportedly fell by 300,000 barrels per day, with refined products dropping by an additional 200,000. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy estimates the losses at $2.3 billion for March alone, with April data suggesting…

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Xenophobia: Nigerians Decry FG's Feeble Diplomacy

NiDCOM Issues Security Alert for Nigerians in South Africa

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised citizens in South Africa to exercise heightened caution following the outbreak of violent anti-foreigner protests. Demonstrations have already caused significant property damage, looting, and injuries in cities including East London, Cape Town, and Durban. Intelligence suggests the unrest will expand into Gauteng Province between April 27 and…

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