I’m not desperate for Iran deal – Trump
US President Donald Trump denied being “desperate” to make a deal with Iran Thursday, as he mixed threats with diplomacy in a push to wrap up his war in the Middle East. Holding his first cabinet meeting since the start of the joint US-Israeli operation, Trump insisted that Iran was being “beat to shit” and […]
Osimhen may wear arm protective gear
Super Eagles Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will reportedly wear new protective gear on his arm when he returns to action for the club after undergoing surgery for a fracture. The 27-year-old forward suffered a hand fracture following a collision with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash last week. Following the […]
Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price to N1,200
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit to N1,200 per litre, while pegging its coastal price at N1,153 per litre, a development expected to reshape fuel supply costs across Nigeria’s downstream distribution chain. According to the spokesperson for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the price adjustment represents […]
Confiscate Russian oil, Zelensky urges EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged European countries to pass legislation blocking Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” ships from sailing in their waters and to confiscate Russian oil. “We need joint action to create strong laws in Europe that allow countries to block Russian tankers and confiscate the oil,” Zelensky said in a video message […]
Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal
The President of the United State, Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran’s denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side. “They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly. But they’re afraid to say it, because they […]
Out-of-school children climb to 273m globally
The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said. UNESCO, in the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), stated that the number of out of school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year. The report finds […]
US-Iran war: FG reopens fuel imports, Dangote reels from FX losses
The Federal Government has lifted its ban on fuel imports, granting six new licences for the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), following concerns over supply amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move marks a sharp reversal of Nigeria’s recent policy aimed at reducing dependence on imported fuel. This comes as the Dangote […]
24-year-old Nigerian jailed for life in UK
A Nigerian national, Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 56-year-old woman he attacked on a street in Leicester, United Kingdom, after crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis. According to reports gathered from Leicestershire Police the 24-year-old assaulted the victim, Nila Patel, on June 24, 2025, […]
FULL LIST: Top 10 happiest countries in 2026
Finland has once again emerged as the happiest country in the world, topping the World Happiness Report 2026 and extending its dominance in global well-being rankings. Finland’s continued top ranking has been attributed to strong social trust, effective governance, and high-quality public services, as well as a healthy work-life balance and close connection to nature. […]
What Nigerians will pay for UK visas, citizenship from April
The United Kingdom government will increase fees for a wide range of visas, residency applications and citizenship processes from April 8, 2026, with the hike affecting Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work or settle in the country. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office and sighted by PUNCH […]
