US sinks seven Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz under ‘Project Freedom’

Seven Iranian “small boats” have been destroyed in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US President Donald Trump, as tensions escalate around the strategic waterway. Providing an update on his administration’s military operation dubbed “Project Freedom,” Trump claimed the vessels represented the remaining Iranian presence in the area. “We have shot down seven small boats,…

Dubai on alert as Iran fires barrage of missiles & drones at UAE for first time since ceasefire

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…

British-Nigerian man jailed for abducting his 5-year-old son still on run after being mistakenly released from UK prison

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…

Nigerians seeking return from South Africa will bear the cost – FG

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….