China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, state media reports, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagement. By AP May 6, 2026, 8:48:52 AM […]
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US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold
The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a U.N. resolution threatening Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on […]
UAE air defences engage missiles, drones; Tehran denies attacking UAE
UAE says its air defences are countering missile and drone attacks from Iran, Iran denies involvement, warns of a crushing response, UAE calls the attacks […]
Donald Trump congratulates PM Modi on ‘historic’ election victory
2 min readMay 6, 2026 08:12 AM IST US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s on his “historic” election victory, calling it decisive, […]
Pakistan navy assists Indian vessel stranded in Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy rescues Indian vessel MV Gautam in Arabian Sea, provides aid and repairs after critical technical failure, highlighting regional maritime cooperation. By PTI May 6, […]
US SEC proposes allowing public companies to opt out of quarterly earnings reports
Wall Street’s top regulator on Tuesday proposed allowing US-traded companies to switch from quarterly to twice-annual earnings reports, pursuing an idea President Donald Trump has […]
Court clears ex-HoS Oyo-Ita of N570m fraud charges
A federal high court in Abuja has acquitted Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service of the federation of alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to […]
Trump halts ‘Project Freedom’ briefly amid signs of progress in Iran deal
3 min readUpdated: May 6, 2026 07:41 AM IST US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a brief pause in “Project Freedom,” an operation launched […]
Iran US War Live Updates: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid talks with Tehran
Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump pauses Project Freedom to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran talks. Iran and UAE trade accusations over attacks. Israel […]
Nostradamus 2026 prediction includes one city which will 'overflow with blood'
Nostradamus composed all of his predictions in cryptic quatrains, each said to contain the fate of global events. (Image: Corbis via Getty Images) French seer […]
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” […]
NCoS destroys 1,167 phones, sanctions 147 officers
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has destroyed 1,167 mobile phones and other prohibited items recovered from custodial centres nationwide. Sylvester Nwakuche, controller-general of corrections, disclosed […]
Ernest Obiejesi’s Nestoil $2.1 billion debt blocks dividends in UBA, Access Holdings, FCMB
Ernest Obiejesi’s Nestoil owes Nigerian banks approximately N2.9 trillion ($2 billion) and the CBN has blocked dividends at UBA, Access Holdings and FCMB until the […]
Germany blames Brexit for blocking Madeleine suspect Brueckner from British justice
Brexit has effectively blocked any attempt to bring Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner to trial in Britain, German officials have confirmed, dealing a blow to […]
How to Get Free DISREP Meter and Installation in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has continued its push to end estimated billing through the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), a major initiative supported by […]
Oshodi-Isolo APC Presents Taiwo ‘Shanana’ Ayedun as Consensus Candidate for Reps Constituency I Seat
All roads on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, led to the Golden Live Inn and Event Centre in Oshodi as many All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders […]
UBA Denies Divorce Rumour on Chairman Elumelu, Confirms Arrest of Three Suspects
United Bank of Africa (UBA) has dismissed as false and malicious a viral social media report alleging that its Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has […]
S&P 500 Hits New Record High as Oil Prices Ease, Corporate Profits Soar
The U.S. stock market rallied to more records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits […]
Tinubu Engages Global Investors in Paris
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation […]
10m Women Storm Abuja, Unveil Political Charter; First Lady Says They Are Centre of Nigeria’s Future
A powerful convergence of women in Abuja on Tuesday signalled the emergence of what could become one of the most influential political and social forces […]