Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organisation in a tit-for-tat move after Canada blacklisted Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Read details on the escalating diplomatic rift.
West African leaders demand coordinated action against human trafficking, citing $150bn yearly profits. Financial intelligence key to disrupting criminal networks. Read more.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies, including Boeing, after a major US arms sale to Taiwan. Tensions escalate over the island's status.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, Dec 29, for pivotal talks on Gaza ceasefire next steps and Iran's nuclear threat. Key details inside.
Egypt's national team fined $5,000 by CAF for breaching media rules after AFCON win vs Zimbabwe. Mohamed Salah and teammates face warning ahead of South Africa clash.
Guinea-Bissau's military rulers release six opposition members detained since the November coup, calling it a step towards constitutional order. Read the latest on the crisis.
Amazon reveals it blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from IT jobs, citing 'laptop farms' and sanctions evasion. Read the full report on this global cybersecurity threat.
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of Nigeria's Islamic Movement, receives the Imam Khomeini World Award in Iran for his advocacy of justice and Islamic values. The Resource Forum hails it as historic.
The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Caracas's oil sector. This follows the recent seizure of the 'Centuries' tanker. Get the latest details.
Nigeria faces a US-imposed 'Performance Improvement Plan' after being labeled a 'disgraced country'. Can Tinubu's urgent security reforms save the nation from foreign intervention? Read more.
Iran carries out death sentence against man convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad. Details on the case and escalating regional tensions. Read the full report.
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
FIFA penalises Malaysia, awarding three 3-0 defeats for fielding ineligible players. FAM faces fines and backlash as case heads to CAS. Get the full story.
A new US blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments could slash production and halve exports, pushing the economy deeper into crisis. Experts warn of severe impacts.
FIFA slaps Malaysia with heavy fines and match forfeits for using ineligible players. This crackdown unfolds as Nigeria challenges DR Congo's player eligibility in World Cup playoffs. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump announces a maritime blockade on Venezuela, demanding the return of oil and land he claims were stolen. Get the full details on this escalating crisis.
US President Donald Trump announces a total blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil vessels, escalating tensions. Learn the details and potential impact on the global oil market.
Exclusive report reveals how Iranian forces and diplomats fled Syria in December 2024, leaving Bashar al-Assad to his fate as rebels closed in on Damascus. Discover the inside story.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Washington DC ahead of the historic 48-team final draw. Rio Ferdinand will host alongside sports legends, but a visa row with Iran adds drama. Read the full story.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals Nigeria's top queries: Senator Natasha Akpoti, the Israel-Iran conflict, and the film 'Love in Every Word' dominated. Explore the full list of trending personalities, songs, and events.
Experts warn Serbia faces years of economic fallout, job losses, and budget risks after the shutdown of its only oil refinery due to US sanctions on Russian owners. Read the full analysis.
ECOWAS Parliament strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, labeling it an assault on democracy. High-level talks begin December 3rd. Read the full story.
A beachside office in the Cook Islands is being used by dozens of tankers to smuggle Russian and Iranian oil, undermining Western sanctions. New Zealand expresses alarm. Read the full investigation.
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever strongly opposes the EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine funding, citing legal and financial risks for his country.
Iran threatens to boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup draw after US denied visas to delegates. Political tensions escalate as Nigeria watches global football drama unfold. Read full details.
Cross River FA imposes N500,000 fines on Obubra United, ABIWAVES FC, and Akpabuyo United for abandoning Governor's Cup matches. Teams must pay within 30 days or face suspension from future events.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has suspended education officials and promised severe sanctions over an unauthorized memo ordering school closures in Abuja. Read details.
Hungary pledges increased oil exports to Serbia as US sanctions threaten refinery shutdown. Learn how this energy crisis impacts Balkan stability and payment systems.
US President Donald Trump designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as foreign terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions and travel bans. Read full analysis of implications.