Israel launched fresh airstrikes in Lebanon on Thursday, further weakening an already fragile ceasefire and raising doubts over planned peace talks in the region, as per Reuters. The strikes came just days after Israel carried out its biggest attacks of the war on its northern neighbour, killing more than 250 people and triggering fears that […]
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The United States Department of State has ordered non-emergency embassy staff and their families to leave Nigeria, citing rising security risks across the country. The decision was announced in a travel advisory issued on April 8, 2026. The department also warned Americans to “reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent
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FC Barcelona suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night. The result leaves Barcelona with a tough job in the return leg in Madrid. Barcelona started well and controlled the early stages of the game. But everything changed late in the first
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Liverpool have work to do after falling 2–0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night. Paris Saint-Germain took control of the game in Paris and punished Liverpool with two second-half goals to secure a strong advantage. Désiré Doué opened the scoring in the 11th minute after
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Iran has said peace talks with the United States are now “unreasonable” following fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon. The comment came from Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammed Bager Qalibaf, after Israel launched its heaviest attacks yet, killing hundreds and escalating tensions in the region. “In such a situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations were unreasonable,” he
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Nigerian singer Burna Boy has reacted to claims by Wizkid over his reported clash with DJ Tunez, saying the issue is being exaggerated online. Speaking during a live Instagram video, Burna Boy denied arriving with a group. “no be 10 people beat DJ Tunez, na only me and na only two slaps i give am…
The United Nations has said Dangote Industries Limited is playing an important role in addressing Africa’s food security challenges, especially through its fertiliser production. UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, made the statement during a visit to the company’s industrial complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. She said the UN would continue to support and promote solutions that
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Greece will ban social media for children under 15 starting January 1, 2027. The policy was announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday, as part of efforts to address growing concerns about children’s mental health and screen addiction. He said excessive use of social media is affecting young people’s wellbeing. “Science is clear: when
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The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has slammed a ban on songs by Burna Boy after his alleged altercation with DJ Tunez at a Lagos event. The incident reportedly happened on Monday at Obi’s House, a weekly Afrobeats gathering. An argument between both men is said to have turned into a physical confrontation before it was
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The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a wider conflict and restoring a key global shipping route. The deal was announced late Tuesday by US President Donald Trump, just hours before his deadline for possible military action against Iran. Earlier,
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