US–Iran Tensions Escalate as Pakistan Pushes for Peace Talks
By Elizabeth Ugbo In the early hours of Monday, Donald Trump announced that the US Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship…
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Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Iran and US Signal De-escalation, Oil Prices Drop
By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Strait…
Tinubu Congratulates Benin’s President-Elect Romuald Wadagni
By Elizabeth Ugbo Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his victory in the April 12, 2026 presidential election…
US Deploys 10,000 More Troops to Middle East Amid Rising Pressure on Iran
By Elizabeth Ugbo The United States is sending over 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East before April ends. Officials…
Nigeria, Jamaica, India, Zimbabwe Set for 2026 Unity Cup Showdown in London
By Elizabeth Ugbo Éric Chelle will lead Nigeria national football team into the 2026 Unity Cup, holding from May 26…
Ethiopian Police Arrest Alleged Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Human Trafficking Network
By Elizabeth Ugbo Ethiopian police arrested Yetbarek Dawit and nine alleged accomplices on Monday in Shire, northern Tigray, Ethiopia, for…
Arthur Okonkwo Cleared to Represent Nigeria After FIFA Approval
By Elizabeth Ugbo Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received approval from FIFA to represent Nigeria Football Federation. The decision, recorded…
Iran–U.S. Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz and War Threats
By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran, the United States, and Israel have intensified their conflict since February 28, as Tehran closed the…
Super Eagles to Face Poland and Portugal in Key World Cup Preparations
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Super Eagles will play Poland and Portugal in June friendlies to prepare for the FIFA World…
Israeli Law on Death Penalty for Palestinians Sparks West Bank Protests
By Elizabeth Ugbo New Law, Tensions, and Protests in the West Bank On Monday in Jerusalem, the Israeli Knesset passed…