Australia has imposed sanctions on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers for the first time, targeting 60 vessels allegedly involved in helping Moscow circumvent international sanctions. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) announced the move on Wednesday, noting that the ships had already been sanctioned by key allies, including the United Kingdom,…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he turned down an offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin to mediate in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump advised the Russian leader to prioritize resolving issues within his own country before attempting to intervene in the Middle East. Speaking on Wednesday, June 18, Trump…
Perennial rivals Nigeria and Ghana are set to reignite their historic football rivalry as the Super Falcons face off against the Black Queens in an international friendly ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The match, featuring two of Africa’s most prominent women’s football teams, will be held in Morocco as part…
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of a 24-year-old man, Elijah Innocent, in correctional custody over the alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, the defendant is accused of committing an offence punishable under Section 265(1) of the Ekiti State Criminal Law,…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the nation’s Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take immediate action in locating and apprehending those responsible for the recent wave of attacks and killings in Benue State. The directive was issued during the President’s visit to the state on June 18, following renewed violence…
The Russian government has issued a warning to the United States against supporting Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign against Iran. On Wednesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that U.S. military support for Israel could dangerously destabilize the Middle East. Speaking to the Interfax news agency, Ryabkov emphasized that Moscow advises Washington not to provide…
A father spending Father’s Day with his two daughters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, tragically died while trying to save them from drowning, authorities reported. On Sunday, June 15, at around 7:20 p.m. local time, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received 911 calls about a drowning incident near the B Ocean Resort beach. Although the ocean rescue…
The Nigerian stock market extended its downward trend on Tuesday, June 17, as investors suffered a ₦183 billion loss in market value. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) saw its total market capitalization fall from ₦72.680 trillion on Monday to ₦72.497 trillion at the close of trading. The All-Share Index dropped by 348.61 points, or 0.30%,…
Several people are feared dead following a brutal attack by suspected bandits on Tadurga village in Zuru Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Monday night, June 16. According to Vanguard, the heavily armed assailants stormed the community, firing shots into the air, looting shops, rustling cattle, and terrorizing residents. “They came in large numbers, shooting…
Infamous televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest over the weekend at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The 90-year-old collapsed on Sunday morning, June 15—coinciding with Father’s Day—prompting an emergency response from friends nearby and paramedics. Swaggart’s son, Donnie Swaggart, addressed his congregation later that day, describing the…
