Iran, Oman Near Strait Of Hormuz Deal After US Suspends Planned Attack
Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow…
Team Nigeria Finishes As Highest-Ranked African Nation At 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria ended the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as one of the competition’s top-performing nations, finishing seventh on the final medals table with an impressive haul of 24…
Oil Prices Fall Nearly 5% After US Announces New Iran Talks
Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US President Donald Trump announced fresh talks with Iran to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of…
NYSC issues guidelines for corps members ahead of orientation camp
The National Youth Service Corps has released fresh guidelines for prospective corps members ahead of the upcoming orientation camp, warning them against night travel and highlighting key requirements for registration.…
Despite billions spent, over 6,500 PHCs still non-functional
In spite of years of federal and state government investments running into billions of naira to revitalise Nigeria’s primary healthcare system, at least 6,516 Primary Healthcare Centres across the country…
Chelsea Confirm Signing Of Welbeck From Brighton
Chelsea signed Brighton’s veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5 million ($6.7 million) on Saturday. Welbeck agreed to a two-year contract with the Blues and will…
Small Tourist Plane Crash In Peru Kills 13
A small plane carrying foreign tourists to view Peru’s famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, police said. Seven Italians, two Germans and two…
ECOWAS Parliament Seeks Stronger MSME Support, Urges End To Cross-Border Trade Barriers
The ECOWAS Parliament has advocated harmonised customs procedures, import regulations, taxation policies, and business registration requirements to create a predictable and business-friendly environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in…
Firefighting Helicopter Crew Dead After Collision In Greece
The two-man crew of a firefighting helicopter in Greece was killed in a mid-air collision with another chopper Sunday as both aircraft were deployed to battle a wildfire near Athens,…
Operations Resume At Lagos Airport Terminal After Fire Scare
A fire incident reported on Sunday at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos prompted an emergency response by aviation authorities, with normal operations later resuming…