Iran has warned it could shut down key maritime trade routes if a United States naval blockade on its ports continues, escalating tensions following failed diplomatic talks. In a statement broadcast on state television, Ali Abdollahi, head of Iran’s military central command centre, said any continued blockade that threatens Iranian commercial shipping would be treated…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will permanently be open after secret talks with Xi Jinping, claiming the Chinese leader had agreed to stop arming Iran. The President made the announcement on Wednesday, April 15, on Truth Social ‘China is very happy that I am permanently opening…
Sandra Lee, popularly known as “Dr Pimple Popper,” has revealed she suffered a stroke while filming her reality series. According to Daily Mail, the 55-year-old dermatologist said the incident happened in November during production of Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out, when she first noticed something wasn’t right. According to her, it initially felt…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists and recovered a firearm in Ondo town. Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Akure, acting on credible intelligence supplied by the Ondo End Miscreant Group, arrested the suspects on April 11, 2026. Police preliminary findings showed that the suspects belong to the Eiye…
Nigerian actress Temi Otedola has opened up about how she and singer Mr Eazi handle disagreements in their marriage. In a recent interview, the actress spoke about how their communication changes whenever they have an argument and how it sometimes leads to silence between them. Temi, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, said that even…
There is a quiet reordering happening inside Ghana’s insurance market. It is not being debated publicly. It is not being legislated in Parliament. It is not being announced as a reform. But it is happening. And like many structural shifts, it is easiest to see not in speeches, but in documents. On 11th December 2025,…
A video showing the moment a lady openly confronted a man inside a commercial bus in Lagos for touching her inappropriately has made the rounds on social media. In the video, the young lady mentioned that the man started touching her from Oshodi. She turned on her camera and filmed him using his hand to…
The United Kingdom has unveiled a sweeping plan to intensify enforcement against illegal working, introducing a zero-tolerance policy that targets both unauthorized employees and the businesses that hire them. In a statement released via its official channels, the UK Home Office emphasized that stricter compliance measures are being implemented to address immigration concerns across…
U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, announced late Tuesday the postponement of his upcoming concert in Marseille, France. The decision follows reports that French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was exploring legal avenues to block the performance, originally scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the Stade Vélodrome. “After much thought and consideration, it…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on FIFA to cover public transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup, following reports of massive fare hikes planned for host cities. Schumer’s demand came on Tuesday, April 14, after The Athletic reported that New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is considering charging fans over $100 for a return…
