US Strikes Iran for 13th Night, 4 Killed, Oil Above $100
The US military launched strikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night, killing four and injuring five. Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz shipping plummeted.
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NSIB probes Enugu Air runway excursion at Benin Airport
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has begun investigating a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 at Benin Airport. All 68 occupants escaped unharmed.
Enugu Air flight crash lands at Benin Airport, no injuries
An Enugu Air aircraft crash landed at Benin Airport on Thursday afternoon. All passengers and crew evacuated safely, with no injuries reported. A video shows disembarkation through mud.
Army Declares Soldier Wanted for Selling Uniforms to Terrorists
The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has declared Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu wanted for allegedly selling military uniforms to terrorists and criminal groups.
Over 60 Escape Death as Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway
An Enugu Air aircraft skidded off the runway at Benin Airport after landing from Lagos, with all 68 passengers and crew evacuated safely; no injuries reported.
Wreckage of Plane Missing for Decades Finally Found
The wreckage of Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor, missing since 1952, has been found 2,000ft deep off Puerto Rico. Only 17 of 69 survived the crash that transformed airline safety.
FIFA Clears 2026 World Cup of Match-Fixing After Review
FIFA's Integrity Task Force found no suspicious betting activity at the 2026 World Cup, clearing the tournament of match-fixing allegations after Spain beat Argentina.
Seven Boko Haram, ISWAP Suspects Arrested After Hajj Return
Seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders were arrested at Katsina airport after returning from Hajj, raising questions about how they left Nigeria with valid passports.
Court inspects NDLEA lab in Ogun State meth trial
Federal High Court in Lagos inspected a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State, where 10 defendants, including three Mexicans, are on trial for producing drugs worth N480 billion.
US Iran War Cost Hits $37.5 Billion as Hegseth Seeks $88 Billion
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, requesting $88 billion in supplemental funding amid bipartisan criticism.
US Strikes Iranian Island, Escalating Conflict
The US military struck Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after Trump vowed to continue the campaign. The Pentagon estimates the war has cost $37.5 billion.
Boko Haram Releases Obituary Video for Cameraman Killed
Boko Haram released a three-minute obituary video for cameraman Abu Salim al-Barnawi after Nigerian troops killed him during an attack on a military camp in Borno State.
Wolves Risk FIFA Sanctions Over Arokodare Training Incident
Wolverhampton Wanderers could face FIFA sanctions after manager Cesar Peixoto cancelled a training session to exclude Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, violating player protection rules.
DSS Appeals Life Sentences for Ansaru Commanders
The DSS will appeal the life sentences of two convicted Ansaru commanders, arguing the punishment is too lenient given their role in kidnapping and beheading teachers in Oyo State.
Houthis Impose Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia, Escalating US-Iran War
Yemen's Houthi group announces a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a new front in the US-Iran war and threatening global oil supplies through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
US Military IDs 2 Soldiers Killed in Iran Strikes in Jordan
The US Department of Defense has identified two American soldiers killed in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan: 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19.
Two US soldiers killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan base
Two American soldiers were killed in Iranian strikes on a US base in Jordan, with one missing and four injured, CENTCOM confirmed on Saturday.
US Strikes on Iran Continue for Eighth Night After Soldier Deaths
The US launched its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military facilities after two American soldiers died in Iranian attacks on a US base in Jordan.
Military Arrests Sudanese Terror Suspect in Borno State
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested a Sudanese national, Musa Fashir, and a Ghanaian woman in Borno State, linked to terrorist activities in the North-east.
El Mayo sentenced to life in prison in New York
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, 76, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, received a life sentence without parole in a New York federal court for racketeering and leading a criminal enterprise.
Trump Says US Strikes Hit Iran 'Very Hard' for 9th Night
President Trump confirmed US strikes hit Iran 'very hard' for a ninth straight night, targeting military sites after three US soldiers were killed. Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz.
UN warns terrorists in Nigeria using drones and crypto
The UN warns that terrorist groups in northern Nigeria and the Sahel are using drones, sophisticated communications, and cryptocurrencies to strengthen operations, with 6.8 million displaced.
17 US Soldiers Killed as Iran Conflict Escalates
US confirms 17 soldiers killed in Iran conflict after another death in Iraq; remains found of missing soldier in Jordan; Iran vows to fight on.
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran after two soldiers killed
The United States has launched fresh military strikes against Iranian coastal and air defense systems following a deadly drone attack on a US base in Jordan that killed two American soldiers.
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Iran's Khuzestan Province
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Iran's Khuzestan province, prompting rescue team deployment. No casualties reported yet, but assessments continue.
Vance: Israeli officials manipulate US opinion to prolong Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance says some Israeli government members are using US public opinion to prolong the war with Iran, accusing them of a foreign influence campaign.
US Launches Airstrikes on Iran After 2 American Soldiers Killed
US forces began airstrikes against Iran at 6 p.m. ET on July 18, targeting military capabilities after IRGC forces killed 2 American soldiers in Jordan. The operation aims to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Kills 2 US Soldiers in Jordan Attack, 1 Missing
Two US service members were killed and one is missing after Iranian ballistic missiles and drones struck a US base in Jordan. Iran's supreme leader warned of 'unforgettable lessons' and Tehran suspended an interim deal.
Ukrainian drone strikes kill eight in Russian warehouses
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, striking logistics warehouses in Moscow and Tambov regions, killing eight and injuring nearly 60.
Two US soldiers killed, one missing in Jordan attack
Two US service members were killed and one is missing after Iranian missile strikes on a Jordan airbase, CENTCOM confirms, marking the first US fatalities since the ceasefire collapse.
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