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Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

Nigeria, April 18 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has reclosed the Strait of Hormuz over the US's continuation of its naval blockade of Iran. Iranian military's operational command, Khatam Al-A... Read More


UN experts urge countries to stop arms transfer to Israel

Nigeria, April 16 -- A group of United Nations experts on Wednesday criticised Israel for violating the current two-week truce in the Middle East. The group of 19 human rights experts, made up of spe... Read More


Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

Nigeria, April 16 -- US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, disclosed that President Joseph Aoun of Leba... Read More


South Africa's Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Nigeria, April 16 -- Julius Malema, a fiery South African opposition politician, has been sentenced to five years in prison. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Malema was sentenced on Thursday after he wa... Read More


Trump threatens to scrap UK trade deal over Starmer's refusal to join Iran war

Nigeria, April 16 -- President Donald Trump has threatened to rip up the trade deal between the United Kingdom and the United States as tension rises over Britain's willingness to join the Iran war. ... Read More


UPDATED: Trump attacks Pope Leo for opposing war

Nigeria, April 13 -- US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo, describing him as "weak on crime" and asking him to "use common sense." The American leader stated this in a post on T... Read More


Trump attacks Pope Leo for opposing war

Nigeria, April 13 -- US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo, describing him as "weak on crime" and asking him to "use common sense." The American leader stated this in a post on T... Read More


US/Israel-Iran War: No deal reached after first day of talks

Nigeria, April 12 -- The first day of direct talks between the US and Iran ended without an agreement. US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation to the talks, also left Islamabad aft... Read More


Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz

Nigeria, April 12 -- President Donald Trump says the US Navy will prevent oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following failed talks with Iran. Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social,... Read More


Ceasefire: Trump says Iran doing 'very poor job' on opening Strait of Hormuz

Nigeria, April 10 -- Three days into the ceasefire declared by the warring parties in the Middle East, the fragile truce appears to be holding, but for Israel's continuous attacks on Lebanon. On Wedn... Read More