Iran says war with Israel caused ‘serious’ damage to nuclear sites
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that damage to Iran’s nuclear sites from the 12-day war with Israel was “serious”, as the country begins assessing the conflict’s impact. “A…
INEC resumes voter registration in Anambra July 17, nationwide Aug. 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will resume in Anambra on July 17 and nationwide on Aug. 18. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed…
Poly Ibadan: Mixed reactions trail renaming, alumni express dissatisfaction
Mixed reactions have trailed Thursday’s renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan, with the institution’s alumni largely calling for a review. The respondents expressed their diverse views in separate interviews with the…
IG orders investigation after retired officer rejected N2m pension
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a thorough investigation into the claims made by a retired Superintendent of Police in a viral video concerning the welfare and retirement…
FG pledges reforms to protect seafarers, upgrade training
The Federal Government has said it would come up with policies aimed at preventing harassment of seafarers in addition to enhancing the profession. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,…
Frenchman who robbed Kim Kardashian dies of cancer aged 69
A French robber convicted with seven others of stealing jewellery worth $10 million from reality television star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016 died on Thursday, a source close to…
U.S gained nothing from strikes, Iran’s supreme leader says
Iran's supreme leader has insisted the US "gained no achievements" from strikes on its nuclear facilities, in his first public address since a ceasefire with Israel was agreed on Tuesday.…
Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief
The head of Ukraine's army, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, has said his troops have stopped Russian advances in the northeastern border region of Sumy. During a visit to the front on…
Gaza mediators intensifying ceasefire efforts, Hamas official says
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC that mediators have intensified their efforts to broker a new ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, but that negotiations with Israel…
U.S economy shrinks more than estimated in first quarter of 2025
The US economy contracted more than previously estimated in the first three months this year, according to government data released Thursday, with consumer spending and exports weaker than expected. US…
