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US–Iran Naval Standoff Escalates in Strait of Hormuz Amid Maritime Seizures

By Elizabeth Ugbo On Thursday, the Pentagon confirmed that the United States military conducted a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit operation…

Lebanon–Israel Talks Spark Division as War Intensifies

By Elizabeth Ugbo Lebanon and Israel have entered rare direct talks in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2026, to address…

Why Wale Edun Was Removed: Inside Tinubu’s Cabinet Shake-Up

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed Finance Minister Wale Edun in April 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, amid rising…

Nigeria Loan Debate: Economists, Atiku Clash Over $516m Sokoto–Badagry Highway Funding

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for a $516.3 million external loan from Deutsche Bank…

Former Ivory Coast Star Aboulaye Traore Jailed for Rape

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Aboulaye Traoré has been sentenced to three years in prison by a court in Bouaké for…

Zamfara Security: Lawal Meets Tinubu Over Insecurity, Economic Growth

By Elizabeth Ugbo Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa…

NFF Targets William Osula for Super Eagles Switch

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Football Federation has contacted William Osula in April 2026 to secure his international future. The…

Rasheed Wasiu: Six Years Lost After #EndSARS Arrest in Lagos

By Elizabeth Ugbo Rasheed Wasiu, a Lagos resident, spent nearly six years in detention after his arrest in October 2020…

DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Wiretapping in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Department of State Services has arraigned Nasir El-Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja for…

Lebanon Ceasefire Talks, Strait of Hormuz Tensions, and Rising Oil Prices

By Elizabeth Ugbo Lebanon and Israel will hold a second round of ceasefire talks in Washington on Thursday, as Lebanese…