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Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said Friday, but within hours reports indicated that Trump rejected the

Sep 26, 2026

CNN blocked from Trump trip on Saturday

CNN reporters have been barred from traveling with US President Donald Trump as planned on Saturday, in a new move by the White House The po

Sep 26, 2026

Ballon d’Or 2026: Williams names player who deserves to win award

Athletic Bilbao star, Nico Williams, has named Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the player who deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Ac

Sep 26, 2026

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why I substituted Samuel Chukwueze against Madagascar – Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why he substituted Samuel Chukwueze during his side’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier

Sep 26, 2026

‘They did well’ – Chelle hails two Super Eagles players after Madagascar win

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has hailed two of his players after Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,

Sep 26, 2026

Flood renders over 300 residents homeless in Abia

Akoo River in Nkalunta Ibere village, Otu Uzo-Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State has overflowed its banks and flooded hom

Sep 26, 2026

Lagos: Police identify inspector in viral video, begin disciplinary action

Lagos State Police Command has identified the police inspector featured in a viral video making inappropriate remarks while travelling in a

Sep 26, 2026

Peter Obi reveals ‘connection’ with Soludo amid debt debate

Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, spoke on Friday at the 22nd Conference of the Guild of Editors in Enugu amid a debt debate betwe

Sep 26, 2026

FCT senator insists Wike obtaining loans without NASS approval

"As for not getting approval for the loans, I dare the FCT Minister to show the people of the FCT, and all, who have asked, the Votes and Pr

Sep 26, 2026

Police begin disciplinary action against inspector over anti-Peter Obi viral video

The Lagos State Police Command stated that Mr Frank’s remarks were made in his personal capacity and did not represent the position of the L

Sep 26, 2026

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech a

Sep 26, 2026

St Paul police chief sues mayor, alleging she called herself a 'MILF,' sexually harassed him and retaliated

Axel Henry's 73-page lawsuit accuses St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her of explicit sexual comments, unwanted physical contact and a retaliation camp

Sep 26, 2026

UCF Knights unveil incredibly on-brand helmet sponsorship deal with Walt Disney World

UCF football unveiled a Walt Disney World helmet decal ahead of their Big 12 opener against TCU, pairing Orlando's most iconic brand with th

Sep 26, 2026

WATCH: Former Dem Lt Gov reveals why he resigned after sexual harassment probe rocked state

Dale Caldwell called the ethics probe "specious" and "poorly done" on camera, insisting he resigned only to avoid distracting Gov. Mikie She

Sep 26, 2026

Fulton Sheen became a TV sensation preaching faith, morality and warnings Michael Knowles says still resonate

Conservative commentator says famous Catholic archbishop would be branded a "far-right extremist" today without changing his message on fait

Sep 26, 2026

Obi debt claim: Anambra govt presents N363m salary arrears records

Anambra State Government has released documents detailing N363.38 million in salary arrears owed to workers and pensioners of two defunct st

Sep 25, 2026

Eight years on, OPay keeps Nigerian businesses moving

From helping graduates build livelihoods to making payments easier for major businesses, OPay’s eight-year journey is reflected in the every

Sep 25, 2026

Raphinha takes Brazil’s no10 shirt from Neymar

Barcelona forward, Raphinha, has now inherited Brazil’s no.10 shirt. This follows Neymar Jr’s decision to retire from international football

Sep 25, 2026

UNGA81: Sowore joins protest in New York City [VIDEO]

Popular Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore on Thursday joined a protest in New York, United States calling for an end to the genocidal war in

Sep 25, 2026

2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Five Madagascar players that can shock the Super Eagles

Fontaine's experience, Raveloson's influence in midfield, Abdallah's movement, Lapoussin's creativity and Caddy's goalscoring threat give th

Sep 25, 2026

Nigeria, West Africa can emerge as global oil pricing hub — S&P Global

S&P Global Energy says Nigeria and the wider West African region have the potential to emerge as a major pricing hub for petroleum products,

Sep 25, 2026

New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell a Friday deadline to resign after investigators substantiated sexual harassment a

Sep 25, 2026

Pittsburgh doctor stabbed to death after intruder allegedly attacks him, wife as they slept: police

Dr. Idris Evans was stabbed to death in his Edgewood, Pennsylvania, home while sleeping as his wife fights for her life in critical conditio

Sep 25, 2026

Indiana Fever routed by Lynx in regular season finale as Caitlin Clark posts career-worst performance

Caitlin Clark was held to a career-worst two points on 1-of-12 shooting as the Minnesota Lynx routed the Indiana Fever 86-66 in the finale.

Sep 25, 2026