Iran has launched a barrage of missiles and drones toward the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions in the Gulf just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a military operation to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. According to UAE authorities, air defence systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and three…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially announced the next sitting of Ghana’s legislature. In a notice released from his office in Accra on Monday, May 4, 2026, he informed Members and the public that the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will begin…
The U.S. White House was briefly placed under lockdown on Monday afternoon, May 4, after law enforcement officers shot an individual near the Washington Monument. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of 15th Street and Independence Avenue, a location in close proximity to the executive mansion. At the time of the shooting,…
At least two people have been killed and several others severely injured after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday. Axel Schuh, head of Leipzig’s fire brigade, confirmed that two victims died at the scene, while at least three others suffered life-threatening injuries. Approximately 20 additional bystanders…
Troops of Sector 5 under Operation Safe Haven (OPEP) have launched a manhunt for suspected Fulani bandits following the k!lling of a civilian in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama said the incident occurred at about 9:10 a.m. on May 3, 2026 at Kaban village. Troops deployed at…
A British-Nigerian father who was jailed in the United Kingdom for abducting his five-year-old son is still on the run after being mistakenly released from prison, in what has been deemed a colossal state failure, the court heard. Ifedayo Adedapo Kolawoe Adeyeye walked out of HMP Pentonville on April 21 despite having another year…
A British strongman has claimed a world first after pulling a car in a highly unusual stunt aimed at raising awareness for health and charity causes. John Stephenson, 50, dragged a two-tonne car for around 40 metres in Halifax, UK, during the challenge, which also involved him being set on fire under controlled conditions. The…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria has said citizens seeking repatriation from South Africa will be required to fund their own return, describing the process as voluntary. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this during a press briefing following a meeting between the Permanent Secretary, Dunoma Ahmed, and South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner, Lesoli Machele….
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected vandal in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Mr. Nimnan Binfa, aged 42, was arrested at about 11:00 a.m. on May 3, 2026 by troops of Sector 3 OPEP while attempting to steal copper wires within the premises…
Cameron Diaz, 53, and Benji Madden, 47, have welcomed their third child. The Good Charlotte rock star announced he and his actress wife welcomed their son via an Instagram post on Monday, May 4. Benji shared picture of a ship, a nod to their son’s unique name. He wrote: “Cameron and I are Happy, Excited, and feeling…
