The United States could “take out” Iran’s Kharg island whenever it wanted, the White House said Friday, after a report that President Donald Trump’s administration was considering plans to occupy or blockade the oil hub.

Nigeria stands at 106 in the 2026 World Happiness Report, indicating a steady slip from 105 in 2025 and 102 in 2024.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected accusations on Friday that he had intended to offend Christians when he said the previous day that Jesus had “no advantage” over Genghis Khan.

The Nigerian Army says it has in the last 24 hours apprehended 53 suspected criminals and extremist group members during coordinated operations in Plateau.

US President Donald Trump on Friday branded NATO allies “cowards” for not heeding his demand for military assistance against Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

A coroner said Friday she “cannot be satisfied” that former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life, with the inquest into his death hearing how he had made significant future plans.

By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has directed all shipping lines and their agents to suspend the recently approved tariff amid ongoing concerns raised by key industry stakeholders. In a statement by the management of the Council, all shipping lines and agencies are required to maintain the status quo […]

The dream of getting a world-class education often comes with a nightmare price tag. In 2026, with the rising costs of living and tuition hikes in the US and UK, many students are looking for a “Plan B.”

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Lagos, urged citizens to continue embodying the lessons of patience, tolerance, and neighbourliness drawn from the seasons of Ramadan and Lent as a foundation for nation-building.  The President, who spoke to reporters after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Dodan Barrack, said the bedrock of development […]

Khamenei has not appeared in public since being named to succeed his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes at the start of the war that has engulfed the region, and has only issued written statements.

The deceased, Victoria Ariyo, who was serving in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, reportedly died from complications linked to pregnancy.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday, joined other Muslim faithful to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Thousands of worshippers turned out in a remarkable show of faith and unity for the Eid prayers at the expansive ground filled to capacity. The […]

Australia continues to welcome roughly 400,000 migrants a year. The government has focused heavily on “Skilled Independent” visas to fill gaps in engineering, construction, and nursing, offering some of the highest minimum wages in the world.

The Gunners are on course for an unprecedented quadruple, nine points clear of second-placed City in the Premier League and with favourable quarter-final draws in the Champions League and FA Cup.

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.