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Tehran says it struck US bases in Jordan, UAE after attack on Larak Island

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Iranian army, on Monday, said it struck US bases in Jordan with explosive drones in retaliation for an American strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the dro... Read More


Two Nigerians arrested in South Africa for allegedly carrying drugs

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Two Nigerians suspected of carrying drugs were arrested in South Africa last week and are expected to appear in court today. The two, Kelvin Ike and Okeke Sunday, were arrested by... Read More


Will Nigeria, other African countries be affected by Trump's latest Iran sanctions?

Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- On Monday, the US threatened new rounds of sanctions against Iran. It made it clear that the goal was to isolate Iran and weaken its already battered economy. President Donald Tru... Read More


US announces new sanctions on Iran, threatens to punish countries, entities trading with it

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The US has announced a new round of economic sanctions on Iran that are aimed at isolating the country, a move experts say indicates Washington's failure to subjugate Iran militari... Read More


In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, others

Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- At least 16 Nigerians working as medical professionals in the United Kingdom have either been suspended or struck off the medical register within the last 12 months, PREMIUM TIMES ... Read More


Cameroon's President Biya returns home after months-long absence

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- President Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after spending two months in Switzerland, his longest recorded stay outside the country since taking power four decades ago. Mr Biya a... Read More


Over 100 labourers killed in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- An artisanal gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Tuesday has now led to the death of more than 100 labourers. The toll rose from about 30 labourers to 107 ... Read More


Belgian university suspends academic who spearheaded plagiarism allegation against Jason Arday

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- One of the academics who spearheaded the plagiarism allegation against Jason Arday has been suspended from his post as a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium. Th... Read More


Five Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief killed in helicopter crash in Kenya

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Ecuador's intelligence chief and five American citizens died in a helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the helicopter was travell... Read More


Trump announces 'most crushing' economic sanctions on Iran

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration was imposing the "most crushing economic operation" on Iran, a move analysts say shows the frustration of the Americ... Read More