Omoyeni Olabode-26 Aug, 2026

Russian chess administrator Sergei Indeikin, an operational manager with the International Chess Federation (FIDE), has died aged 36 following what his family believe was a severe case of malaria contracted while working in Nigeria.

Omoyeni Olabode-10 Aug, 2026

American actor and former United States Congressman Ben Jones, best known for playing the beloved mechanic Cooter Davenport on the classic action-comedy series The Dukes of Hazzard, has passed away at the age of 84.

Omoyeni Olabode-7 Aug, 2026

Popular content creator and comedian César Gastélum, widely known for his comedic TikTok broadcasts, was shot and killed during a live stream outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán, the capital of Mexico's Sinaloa state.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 Jul, 2026

Long-serving United States Senator and powerful Republican foreign policy hawk Lindsey Graham has passed away at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. His congressional office confirmed the heartbreaking news, stating that the South Carolina lawmaker died unexpectedly on the evening of Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his home on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 Jul, 2026

The global entertainment community is mourning the loss of legendary New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill, who has passed away at the age of 78. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news on Monday, July 13, 2026, revealing that his passing in Sydney, Australia, was sudden and unexpected.

Omoyeni Olabode-7 Jul, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump turned heads at a White House gathering by openly gushing over rap superstar Nicki Minaj, describing her as "so respected and so hot." The complimentary remarks were delivered on Monday, July 6, 2026, during the Rose Garden Club Lunch, a high-profile social and political event attended by various administration officials and prominent supporters.

Omoyeni Olabode-6 Jul, 2026

Massive, highly emotionally charged crowds have packed the streets of Tehran as the multi-city state funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officially commenced.

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Jul, 2026

An Iranian criminal court has sentenced Parastoo Ahmadi and seven members of her production team to 74 lashes each. The severe ruling, handed down by the Qom Provincial Criminal Court in June 2026, stems from a viral, livestreamed virtual concert where the artist performed without wearing the country’s mandatory Islamic hijab.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jun, 2026

Iran has warned against attempts by commercial vessels to avoid its preferred transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that alternative arrangements could escalate tensions across the Middle East.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jun, 2026

The South African government has dismissed online claims suggesting that citizens would receive financial rewards for reporting undocumented foreign nationals, describing the circulating notice as false.

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Jun, 2026

A newborn baby has been rescued alive after spending 32 hours trapped beneath the rubble caused by the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coastal region.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Jun, 2026

A new report by ActionAid International and other global groups has heavily accused the International Monetary Fund, popularly known as the IMF, of using double standards against poor countries.

Omoyeni Olabode-11 Jun, 2026

Sweden’s government has withdrawn a controversial proposal that sought to lower the country’s age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 following concerns over insufficient parliamentary support.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 May, 2026

Tragedy has struck central Kenya after a horrific overnight fire ripped through a dormitory at a girls' boarding school, killing at least 16 students and leaving 79 others injured.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 May, 2026

Former Miss Universe Nigeria and Miss Universe first runner-up Chidimma Adetshina is locked in a high legal battle to avoid deportation from South Africa. The 25-year-old beauty queen returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday, July 16, 2026, where her legal team is contesting efforts by the Department of Home Affairs to deport her and her minor son.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 May, 2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a Nigerian national, Samuel Ugberaese, following his successful extradition from Nigeria to the United States. Ugberaese is facing severe federal charges in the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC) for his alleged leadership role in a multi-million dollar cross-border romance fraud ring that heavily targeted elderly American citizens.

Omoyeni Olabode-19 May, 2026

A Polish lorry driver has been sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison after being caught smuggling a massive haul of Class A drugs into the UK. The illicit cargo—90 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of approximately £7.2 million ($9.4 million)—was hidden inside a heavy goods vehicle that was carrying an otherwise entirely legitimate shipment of shapewear and clothing from Kim Kardashian’s famous fashion brand, Skims.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 May, 2026

In a major escalation of counter-terrorism operations, joint forces from the United States and Nigeria have successfully neutralized Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest-ranking global leader of the Islamic State (ISIS), along with several of his top lieutenants.

Omoyeni Olabode-5 May, 2026

The administration of President Donald Trump is currently evaluating a new 14-point diplomatic proposal from Tehran, aimed at de-escalating months of maritime conflict that have severely impacted global energy markets. The proposal was reportedly transmitted through Pakistan, which has been serving as a key mediator between the two nations. This latest Iranian initiative follows a previous nine-point framework tabled by the United States, suggesting a shift toward formal negotiations despite the high levels of distrust remaining between the two sides.

Omoyeni Olabode-5 May, 2026

A catastrophic explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility in central China has claimed the lives of at least 26 people and left 61 others injured. The blast occurred on Monday, May 4, 2026, at approximately 4:43 PM local time at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company, located in Liuyang, a city in Hunan province famously known as China's "fireworks capital."

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Apr, 2026

An unusual incident in eastern India has drawn attention to the challenges faced by individuals with limited access to formal education and financial literacy, after a man exhumed his late sister’s remains in an attempt to access funds in her bank account.

Omoyeni Olabode-23 Apr, 2026

International student visa applications to Australia have declined by 32 per cent between 2023 and 2025, raising concerns about the future of the country’s education sector.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Apr, 2026

Nigeria and the African Union Commission have stepped up efforts to expand access to safe water and sanitation across Africa, following a high-level engagement in Abuja with key continental stakeholders.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Apr, 2026

A deadly shooting in Kyiv that left seven people dead has reignited national debate over Ukraine’s strict gun ownership laws and whether citizens should be allowed greater access to firearms for self-defence.

Omoyeni Olabode-21 Apr, 2026

In a significant escalation of international maritime tensions, the United States government has announced the seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel found to be transporting specialized chemicals from China.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 Apr, 2026

A Nigerian national, Nwaiwu Ifeanyi Placid, has been arrested in Thailand over his alleged involvement in a cocaine trafficking network operating within Bangkok’s nightlife districts.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 Apr, 2026

A United States military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean has killed three people, intensifying scrutiny over Washington’s expanding anti-narcotics operations in the region.