U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has privately agreed to the terms being sought by Washington, but is unwilling to publicly acknowledge the understanding. Trump said Tehran had accepted what the United States was asking for but was reluctant to confirm it openly, suggesting that Iranian leaders were concerned about how such an…
Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht, Launchpad, has come under public scrutiny following claims that its crew failed to respond to a stranded boat in Alaska. The incident reportedly began when a small skiff ran out of fuel while in Alaskan waters. According to the captain of a nearby cruise ship, attempts were made to contact…
South Africa’s unemployment crisis has deepened, with the country’s official unemployment rate rising to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures released by Statistics South Africa. The rate increased from 32.7% recorded in the first quarter, marking the highest level in four years and highlighting the continued challenges facing the…
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, have reportedly taken the next step in their relationship, with the couple now officially married. Ronaldo, 41, shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a photograph of two hands wearing gold wedding rings. The simple image quickly sparked excitement among fans, with reports indicating…
The Nigeria Police Force has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security outfits from participating in security operations for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The directive was issued as the police stepped up preparations to ensure a peaceful and credible…
Nigeria’s tax revenue has more than doubled in less than three years, rising from N12.3 trillion in 2023 to N27.1 trillion by July 2026, according to a report by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The latest figures represent a 113 per cent increase and highlight the significant growth in government tax collections since the implementation…
MultiChoice is set to discontinue four channels on its DStv platform from September 16, 2026, as the pay-TV company continues to restructure its channel lineup in response to changing viewing habits and growing competition from streaming services. The channels scheduled to leave the DStv lineup are M-Net Movies 1, kykNET Lekker, Mzansi Bioskop and Mzansi…
US Senator Bernie Sanders has called on some of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence companies to temporarily halt the development of advanced AI systems, warning that the technology could pose serious risks if it continues to advance without adequate safeguards. The Vermont senator made the demand in a letter addressed to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman,…
Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has issued a warning to content creators who may want to feature his newlywed wife, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, in online content. The warning came just two days after the couple celebrated their white wedding, with Peller taking to his Instagram Stories…
South Africa remains safe for Nigerians and other international visitors, according to the South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, who has encouraged Nigerians to continue visiting the country despite concerns over reported attacks involving foreign nationals. Moroe made the remarks during an interview on Nigerian Info FM, where he addressed concerns surrounding the…
