Fresh strikes on Kuwait and Oman undermine hopes of a U.S.-Iran de-escalation, keeping oil markets on edge and traders skeptical of diplomatic progress. Friday, June 05, 2026 This week’s strikes on Kuwait and the Friday morning attack on Oman have dented hopes for a de-escalation between US and Iran following the much-publicized Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Whilst…
Iran’s football squad have been granted visas to play in the World Cup, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed in a message on X on Friday. “Proud of our outstanding team at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara for their work processing visas for Iran’s national football team on their road to the @FIFAWorldCup…
A federal judge on Friday, June 5, ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration had adopted a series of unlawful policies that have barred people from 39 countries from receiving decisions on applications for asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship. Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island, struck down a…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday said Nigeria has the capacity to contain an Ebola outbreak if it enters the country, even as it appealed to the media and members of the public not to spread fear or panic through unverified negative narratives. Addressing a press briefing in Lagos…
A Nigerian serial s3x offender has been jailed for multiple s3xual offences in the United Kingdom. Victor Komolafe, 35, was sentenced to 8 years and 11 months at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after being found guilty of four counts of s3xual abuse earlier this year. Komolafe was convicted as a…
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Borno State, in collaboration with forest guards, has intercepted a large consignment of medical supplies allegedly intended for fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following recent intelligence-led counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. Security sources said the interception was made on Friday, June 5, 2026…
Anthony Head, the actor best-known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has di£d aged 72. “He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” his daughters Emily and Daisy Head said in a statement today, June 5. “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege…
Regina Daniels’ father, Jude Ojeogwu was celebrated by his family on his birthday. He received a new car from Regina’s mother Rita Daniels. A video shared online shows him hugging Regina’s mother after she presented the car to him. A crowd gathered to celebrate him. Sharing the video, Regina wrote: “Ooh ! Look at them!!…
Armed men suspected to be bandits have abducted six persons during a late-night raid on Unguwan Dutse in Wasagu Town, Wasagu District of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Security sources said the incident occurred on June 5, 2026 at about 0040 hours when the assailants, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the…
An ISIS bride whose family bought a teenage s£x slave for £7,500 has been charged with crimes against humanity. Zeinab Ahmad, now 31, is said to have forced the 15-year-old girl to perform domestic duties and stood by as she was repeatedly r@ped by her father. Zeinab abandoned her nursing studies in Melbourne, Australia, to join ISIS…
