Iranians form human chains at power plants after Trump’s threat
Iranians formed human chains to protect power plants on Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s threats to strike energy infrastructure, according to images published by state media, as top officials said they were also prepared to sacrifice their lives. After a campaign online and through SMS texts to sign up for the human chains nationwide, officials […]
Iran judiciary urges courts to ‘speed up’ execution verdicts
Iran’s hardline judiciary chief on Tuesday urged courts to speed up verdicts linked to the US-Israeli war, including capital punishment, as activists sounded the alarm about surging hangings of convicts seen as political prisoners.
Ogun 2027: Yayi urges supporters to halt premature campaign billboards
-Insists on due process, -Says he is yet to declare governorship ambition By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has appealed to his supporters across Ogun State to refrain from erecting campaign billboards and posters promoting his alleged governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 elections. The lawmaker, in a statement […]
Police must rise above indiscipline, says IGP
“We must rise above indiscipline, misconduct and every action that diminishes the honour of our uniform,” he said.
Union Bank: How controversial transactions led to CBN takeover
•Apex bank affirms lender remains strong, stable FRESH details have emerged regarding the circumstances that led to the regulatory intervention in Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN), with a forensic audit report alleging wide-ranging financial irregularities under the bank’s former owners and directors. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had in January 2024 dissolved the bank’s board […]
DR Congo makes deal with US to take in deported foreigners
The Democratic Republic of Congo has said it will take in foreigners deported from the United States under a deal with Washington, which also wants access to Congolese mineral wealth.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires at 35
Former Wales captain and Arsenal regular Aaron Ramsey announced his retirement from football at the age of 35 on Tuesday.
Arsenal seek redemption against Sporting in Champions League first leg
Arsenal must find their rhythm again as they travel to Lisbon to face Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tonight.
Ranked: 10 tallest buildings in the world
Since its opening in 2010, the Burj Khalifa has remained the undisputed tallest building on Earth.
Wireless music fest cancelled after Kanye West barred UK entry
Organisers of a London music Festival where Kanye West was to perform in July said Tuesday the event had been cancelled after the US rapper was barred from Britain.
Hansi Flick defends ’emotional’ Yamal after anger during Atletico clash
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has defended teenage sensation Lamine Yamal following a display of anger after Saturday’s La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid, when the 18-year-old reacted angrily after the goalkeeper coach shouted at him for taking a shot instead of passing.
