The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other regulated financial institutions to immediately freeze accounts, assets, and financial transactions linked to six individuals and four Bureau De Change (BDC) operators over alleged involvement in terrorism financing. The directive, contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, follows an update to the…
The United States and its Gulf allies have renewed calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even as the United Nations temporarily suspended its emergency maritime evacuation operation following a fresh attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Speaking after meetings with Gulf leaders in Bahrain, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
A fresh Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed three people, raising new concerns about the durability of the fragile ceasefire that has remained technically in place following recent regional diplomacy. Lebanese state media reported that the strike targeted a vehicle near Kfardajal in the Nabatieh governorate early Tuesday morning, killing all three occupants….
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning over ongoing Swiss-mediated negotiations with Iran, cautioning that the fragile diplomatic process could collapse if key conditions are not met. Speaking as technical discussions continue following last week’s high-level talks in Switzerland, Trump rejected claims that the United States had secretly provided funds or financial concessions…
The Presidency has strongly rejected viral reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out seeking re-election in 2027, describing the story as false and misleading. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the report making the rounds on social media and some online platforms did not originate from the President and should be disregarded. According…
A new report by ActionAid International and ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal priorities, revealing that the country now spends nearly five times more on servicing external debt than on healthcare and education combined. The report talks about the growing burden of debt repayments on Africa’s largest economy, warning that rising obligations to…
Nigerian music star Mr Eazi and his wife, actress and fashion influencer Temi Otedola, have shared new details about their journey to parenthood as they prepare to welcome their first child together. The celebrity couple shocked many when they revealed that they have assembled a team of nine specialist doctors to oversee the pregnancy and…
Nigeria’s long-debated push for state policing has taken a major step forward after President Bola Tinubu formally transmitted the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate for consideration. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution and create a legal framework that would allow states to establish and operate their own police forces…
A major diplomatic breakthrough appears to be taking shape in the Middle East after the United States Senate narrowly approved a War Powers Resolution directing an end to active military hostilities against Iran, while Oman and Iran moved forward with plans to safeguard shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Senate voted 50-48 in…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice Tuesday evening as Portugal beat debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 at the Houston Stadium to guarantee their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal was held 1-1 by Congo DR in their first game of the tournament in the USA last week…
