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Israeli army probes soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military has said it will investigate an incident in which a soldier was seen placing a cigarette in…

4 weeks ago

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who revolutionised global television journalism by launching the world’s first 24-hour news network, has died…

4 weeks ago

Xenophobia: African nations mount pressure on South Africa over attacks on foreigners

Diplomatic tensions are rising across Africa as several countries consider retaliatory measures against South Africa following a fresh wave of…

1 month ago

FG condoles China over deadly fireworks factory explosion

The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the Government and people of China following a deadly explosion at a fireworks…

1 month ago

US reopens visa window for foreign doctors, Nigerians to gain

Nigerian medical professionals seeking opportunities in the United States may soon experience relief following a policy shift by the US…

1 month ago

FG summons South African envoy over xenophobic attacks

The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting in Abuja over rising xenophobic…

1 month ago

Nigeria assumes chairmanship of AU Peace and Security Council

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for May 2026, with a…

1 month ago

Trump warns Iran to ‘get smart soon’ amid deepening standoff

  US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to accept Washington’s demands on its nuclear programme, intensifying rhetoric as tensions…

1 month ago

UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+ amid shifting energy priorities

The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and…

1 month ago

Ghana pulls out of US aid talks over demand for citizens’ personal data

Ghana has withdrawn from negotiations on a multi-year aid agreement with the United States after Washington reportedly insisted on access…

1 month ago